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A decorative image raises the {{L|value}} of an object by adding another material to the base item.  Decorations have quality levels. The base value of a decoration is 10☼, multiplied by its {{L|Item_value#Material_Multipliers|material multiplier}} and {{L|Quality|quality multiplier}} that are separate from the item itself.  
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A decorative image raises the [[value]] of an object by adding another material to the base item.  Decorations have quality levels. The base value of a decoration is 10☼, multiplied by its [[Item_value#Material_Multipliers|material multiplier]] and [[Quality|quality multiplier]] that are separate from the item itself.  
  
Adding decorations to an item does not increases its weight.
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Adding decorations to an item does not increase its weight.
  
When an item is decorated, it is shown with double angle brackets - for example, a (no quality) decorated +steel battle axe+ becomes a «+steel battle axe+». Decorations are outside the double angle-brackets, the item quality remains within them with the item. So if you have *«+steel battle axe+»*, you have a +steel battle axe+ with *decorations* on it. These decorations do not affect combat multipliers.
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When an item is decorated, it is shown with double angle brackets - for example, a (no quality) decorated +steel battle axe+ becomes a «+steel battle axe+». Decoration quality is shown outside the double angle-brackets, the item quality remains within them with the item. So if you have *«+steel battle axe+»*, you have a +steel battle axe+ with *decorations* on it. When an item has more than one decoration the quality level of the best one is shown. Decorations do not affect combat multipliers.
  
 
You cannot stud a metal object with the type of metal it is made out of. For example, you could not stud a Rose Gold statue with Rose Gold.
 
You cannot stud a metal object with the type of metal it is made out of. For example, you could not stud a Rose Gold statue with Rose Gold.
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You cannot specify a specific object for a dwarf to decorate.  Dwarves will use the closest suitable object. The exception is when encrusting something with gems, where you are able to specify a category of goods to be decorated. Of course you can always seal in (forbidden doors) your artisan Rumpelstiltskin style, complete with workshop, the materials you want him to use and the objects you want decorated (dumping them inside the to-be-sealed-off area might work best) to ensure proper conduct.
 
You cannot specify a specific object for a dwarf to decorate.  Dwarves will use the closest suitable object. The exception is when encrusting something with gems, where you are able to specify a category of goods to be decorated. Of course you can always seal in (forbidden doors) your artisan Rumpelstiltskin style, complete with workshop, the materials you want him to use and the objects you want decorated (dumping them inside the to-be-sealed-off area might work best) to ensure proper conduct.
  
For more information regarding the different types of decorations, see {{L|value}}.
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For more information regarding the different types of decorations, see [[value]].
  
  
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;Bone, Hoof, Ivory or tooth, Pearl, Shell,  
 
;Bone, Hoof, Ivory or tooth, Pearl, Shell,  
:  At a {{L|craftsdwarf's workshop}}, objects can be decorated with {{L|bone}}, {{L|hoof}}, {{L|ivory}} or {{L|tooth}}, {{L|pearl}}, and {{L|shell}}. Requires {{L|bone carving}}.
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:  At a [[craftsdwarf's workshop]], objects can be decorated with [[bone]], [[hoof]], [[ivory]] or [[tooth]], [[pearl]], and [[shell]]. Requires [[bone carving]].  You cannot choose what kind of object to decorate.  Decorating with bone uses up a whole stack of bones. {{Bug|2011}}
  
 
;Gem
 
;Gem
:  At a {{L|jeweler's workshop}}, objects can be encrusted with {{L|Gem|cut gem}}s (including cut glass). You may specify whether to decorate furniture, finished goods or ammo.  Requires {{L|gem setting}}.
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:  At a [[jeweler's workshop]], objects can be encrusted with [[Gem|cut gem]]s (including cut glass). You may specify whether to decorate furniture, finished goods or ammo.  Requires [[gem setting]].
  
 
;Metal studs
 
;Metal studs
:  At a {{L|metalsmith's forge}}, objects can be studded with various metals. Requires {{L|metalcrafting}}, but does not require {{L|fuel}}.
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:  At a [[metalsmith's forge]], objects can be studded with various metals. Requires [[metalcrafting]], but '''does not''' require [[fuel]].
  
 
;Cloth
 
;Cloth
:  At a {{L|clothier's shop}}, {{L|cloth}} images (both plant fiber and silk) can be sewn onto clothing items (including leather armor) and bags. Requires {{L|clothier|clothesmaking}}.  
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:  At a [[clothier's shop]], [[cloth]] images (plant fiber, silk and yarn) can be sewn onto clothing items (including leather armor) and bags. Requires [[clothier|clothesmaking]].  
  
 
;Leather
 
;Leather
:  At a {{L|leather works}}, leather images can be sewn onto clothing items in the same manner as cloth, with the same restrictions. Requires {{L|leatherworking}}.
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:  At a [[leather works]], leather images can be sewn onto clothing items in the same manner as cloth, with the same restrictions. Requires [[leatherworking]].
 
 
  
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{| border = 1 cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Decoration'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Furniture'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Crafts'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Clothing'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Armor'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Weapons'''
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Ammo'''
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|-
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| Bone, Hoof, Ivory or tooth, Pearl, Shell || || Y || N || || ||
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|-
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| Gem || Y || Y || N || || || Y
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|-
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| Metal studs || Y || Y || N || || ||
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|-
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| Cloth || Y (bags, ropes) || N || Y || Y (leather) || ||
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|-
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| Leather || Y (bags, ropes) || N || Y || Y (leather) || ||
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|-
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|}
  
 
== Tips and tricks ==
 
== Tips and tricks ==
  
 
'''Makeshift tapestries'''<br />
 
'''Makeshift tapestries'''<br />
If your fortress is above ground or you otherwise have inadequate natural rock walls to {{L|engraving|engrave}}, {{L|Restraint|rope}}s or {{L|bag}}s sewn with images can be a way of recording your fortress' history instead of {{L|stone detailing}}. When built as {{L|restraint}}s (for decorated ropes), or as {{L|container}}s (for decorated {{L|bag}}s), dwarves can gain happy {{L|thought}}s by admiring them, so they can function as makeshift tapestries.
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If your fortress is above ground or you otherwise have inadequate natural rock walls to [[engraving|engrave]], [[Restraint|rope]]s or [[bag]]s sewn with images can be a way of recording your fortress' history instead of [[stone detailing]]. When built as [[restraint]]s (for decorated ropes), or as [[container]]s (for decorated [[bag]]s), dwarves can gain happy [[thought]]s by admiring them, so they can function as makeshift tapestries.
  
[[Category:Items]]
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{{Category|Items}}

Latest revision as of 02:55, 2 July 2012

This article is about an older version of DF.

A decorative image raises the value of an object by adding another material to the base item. Decorations have quality levels. The base value of a decoration is 10☼, multiplied by its material multiplier and quality multiplier that are separate from the item itself.

Adding decorations to an item does not increase its weight.

When an item is decorated, it is shown with double angle brackets - for example, a (no quality) decorated +steel battle axe+ becomes a «+steel battle axe+». Decoration quality is shown outside the double angle-brackets, the item quality remains within them with the item. So if you have *«+steel battle axe+»*, you have a +steel battle axe+ with *decorations* on it. When an item has more than one decoration the quality level of the best one is shown. Decorations do not affect combat multipliers.

You cannot stud a metal object with the type of metal it is made out of. For example, you could not stud a Rose Gold statue with Rose Gold.

You cannot specify a specific object for a dwarf to decorate. Dwarves will use the closest suitable object. The exception is when encrusting something with gems, where you are able to specify a category of goods to be decorated. Of course you can always seal in (forbidden doors) your artisan Rumpelstiltskin style, complete with workshop, the materials you want him to use and the objects you want decorated (dumping them inside the to-be-sealed-off area might work best) to ensure proper conduct.

For more information regarding the different types of decorations, see value.


Types of decoration[edit]

Bone, Hoof, Ivory or tooth, Pearl, Shell,
At a craftsdwarf's workshop, objects can be decorated with bone, hoof, ivory or tooth, pearl, and shell. Requires bone carving. You cannot choose what kind of object to decorate. Decorating with bone uses up a whole stack of bones. Bug:2011
Gem
At a jeweler's workshop, objects can be encrusted with cut gems (including cut glass). You may specify whether to decorate furniture, finished goods or ammo. Requires gem setting.
Metal studs
At a metalsmith's forge, objects can be studded with various metals. Requires metalcrafting, but does not require fuel.
Cloth
At a clothier's shop, cloth images (plant fiber, silk and yarn) can be sewn onto clothing items (including leather armor) and bags. Requires clothesmaking.
Leather
At a leather works, leather images can be sewn onto clothing items in the same manner as cloth, with the same restrictions. Requires leatherworking.
Decoration Furniture Crafts Clothing Armor Weapons Ammo
Bone, Hoof, Ivory or tooth, Pearl, Shell Y N
Gem Y Y N Y
Metal studs Y Y N
Cloth Y (bags, ropes) N Y Y (leather)
Leather Y (bags, ropes) N Y Y (leather)

Tips and tricks[edit]

Makeshift tapestries
If your fortress is above ground or you otherwise have inadequate natural rock walls to engrave, ropes or bags sewn with images can be a way of recording your fortress' history instead of stone detailing. When built as restraints (for decorated ropes), or as containers (for decorated bags), dwarves can gain happy thoughts by admiring them, so they can function as makeshift tapestries.