Decoupage and Sospeso Transparente are two techniques that are unique and appealing. These two techniques apply to everyone, as long as the necessary media and tools are available. Let’s dive into these techniques!
The word “decoupage” comes from the French word “decouper,” meaning to cut. This technique has been popular since the 17th century in Europe, especially in France and Italy. Wow, it’s been a while! So, what exactly is decoupage?
Decoupage is a craft technique of sticking tissue, fabric, or special paper onto certain media to produce a figure that looks like a painting. To apply this technique, special glue and varnish are needed to attach the figure properly to the surface of the medium.

This technique can be applied using various media. For instance, wood, woven materials, canvas, bags, fabric, and synthetic leather. This is what Fianoel utilizes to create ready-to-use products that you can find here.
Now let’s move to Sospeso Transparente. This technique may sound strange, rather than paintings or carvings that have been familiar to society. Sospeso Transparante was founded and introduced in Italy by a local artist, Monica Allegro. This technique starts with a printed or designed transparent plastic film as the base layer.
Here are some steps to create the 3D decoration to be attached to several media. (1) First, the chosen motif is printed on a transparent film. (2) Next, the material is heated using wax or other heating methods to shape it into the needed design. (3) The finished pattern can be applied to various surfaces such as photo frames, bags, jewelry, and wall decoration. The 3D dimension of Sospeso Transparante makes this technique look luxurious and elegant. Here are some examples of Sospeso Transparante products by Fianoel Art & Craft:

Curious to try these techniques? Fianoel is the answer to your curiosity. At Fianoel, we’re not just a store; we can also be your creative partner. We supply high-quality materials for painting, decoupage, and sospeso transparante craft. We also offer classes and workshops to help you master the art. Get in touch with us to learn more about these techniques!