Editing v0.34:Decoration

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'''Decorations''' are fancy embellishments of your goods that, while unnecessary, greatly adds to their value for [[trade]] and other purposes by adding another material to the base item. Decorating with a material already present in the object, whether as its base or as an earlier decoration, is not possible. Most decorations have quality levels: a base value of 10☼, multiplied by its [[Item_value#Material_Multipliers|material multiplier]] and [[Quality|quality multiplier]], separate from the item itself. 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.

There are a number of caveats to these embellishments. Weapon decorations do not affect combat multipliers, even if your maul "menaces with spikes of steel." Adding decorations to an item does not increase its weight; this may be a bug. Decorations on "grey" items (with brackets) that were gained in battle, stolen from or traded with a [[caravan]], certify the product as "home-made" (brown), and make it count for your exports.

You cannot specify a specific object for a dwarf to decorate; their [[path]]ing will cause them to use the closest suitable object (yes, that will ''always'' be a barrel). With the addition of linked [[stockpile]]s, it is possible to set up a stockpile that will lend its contents to beautification; this sounds easy and nifty but isn't; it's a pain to set up and keep track of. In the past, locking all the desired content up, including the workshop and misbehaving dwarf, was the way to go. This still works.

== Types of decoration ==

;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 [[Gem|cut gem]]s (including cut glass or cut stones). 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 [[clothier|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]].

{| border = 1 cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" 
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Decoration'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Furniture'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Crafts'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Clothing'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Armor'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Weapons'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Ammo'''
|-
| Bone, Hoof, Ivory or tooth, Pearl, Shell || Y || Y || N || || ||
|-
| Gem || Y || Y || N || || || Y
|-
| Metal studs || Y || Y || N || Y || Y ||
|-
| Cloth || Y (bags, ropes) || N || Y || Y (leather) || ||
|-
| Leather || Y (bags, ropes) || N || Y || Y (leather) || ||
|-
|}

== Bugs ==

Decorating with bone, horn or hoof uses up the entire remaining stack instead of just one item.{{bug|2011}}

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