This page contains some more ideas for easy designs to apply to objects using brightly coloured paper shapes.

It is possible to buy some shapes that have already been cut-out. Alternatively it is possible to buy sheets of paper and cut out the shapes yourself either freehand or using a template.

One idea would be to create a picture, like the scene on the fire screen. To give it a dramatic 'art deco' look, outline the shapes with a dark colour. The edges of pictures and articles like the blotter would be neatened and sealed together with a binding called 'passe-partout',  It is also used here to mark straight lines on the objects.