Here's a breakdown, categorized for clarity:
By Material:
* Textiles: Embroidery, quilting, knitting, crocheting, weaving, dyeing (batik, tie-dye, shibori), appliqué, lacemaking, printing (block printing, screen printing).
* Wood: Carving, inlaying (marquetry), painting, staining, varnishing, burning (pyrography), turning, wood grain manipulation.
* Metal: Etching, engraving, embossing, repoussé, chasing, hammering, plating, enameling, forging, welding.
* Ceramics: Glazing, painting, sculpting, stamping, decalcomania, crackle glazing.
* Glass: Etching, painting, fusing, staining, sandblasting, carving.
* Paper/Card: Origami, scrapbooking, decoupage, quilling, paper mache, embossing, stamping.
* Paintings/Drawings: Brushstrokes, layering, blending, stippling, scumbling, dry brushing, impasto, glazing, washes.
* Stone: Carving, polishing, inlay, mosaic work.
By Technique:
* Additive techniques: Adding materials to a surface (e.g., embroidery, painting, inlay).
* Subtractive techniques: Removing material from a surface (e.g., carving, engraving, etching).
* Surface manipulation techniques: Changing the surface texture (e.g., embossing, distressing, sanding).
* Color techniques: Utilizing color in various ways (e.g., blending, layering, gradients, shading).
* Pattern techniques: Creating repetitive designs (e.g., stripes, checks, floral patterns).
By Style:
The specific techniques used are often associated with particular styles, such as Baroque, Rococo, Art Deco, Victorian, Minimalist, etc., each with its own characteristic aesthetic and preferred methods.
Essentially, decorative techniques are the tools artists and craftspeople employ to transform ordinary objects and spaces into something visually engaging and aesthetically pleasing. The choice of technique depends on the desired outcome, the material being worked with, and the artist's skill and vision.