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Quilling For Beginners: Basic Tools, Shapes and Supplies
Have you ever seen pictures of decorative art items made using narrow strips of paper and became amazed by the artistry and the perfect shapes? Well, this particular art form is known as quilling and it has been practiced since ancient times. Among the paper-based art forms, quilling is a lesser-known art form compared to origami and kirigami. This may look complicated, but it is super easy to make if you have the right tools. In this article I have discussed the basics of quilling as a Complete Quilling Guide for beginners..
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What is Paper Quilling?
Quilling or paper filigree as otherwise known is done by rolling strips of papers into different shapes and gluing them together to create various types of mesmerizing art effects. This is a creative, interesting, and inexpensive art of making paper designs and objects with colorful paper strips.
Quilling Guide for Beginners: How to get started?
To get started, all you need is quilling strips and some quilling tools, such as – a quilling needle, quilling board, pincers/ tweezers, and glue. After getting the right supplies you need to learn some basic quilling shapes to get started and from there you can use your imagination to produce exquisite art pieces.
Materials Needed: (for one star pendant or ornament)
Are you new to quilling? If so, first check out this free beginner’s tutorial for the basics!
- First you’ll need to use your black (or other border color) to make the triangles. I used 24″ strips of black on the largest level of the Border Buddy. Make 6 triangles.
- Arrange your triangles evenly into a six sided star shape and pin into place. Use a toothpick or needle tool to apply glue between the sides that are touching to glue the shape together. This quilling workboard has a template on top so you can easily make 4, 6, or 8 sided star shapes, as well as concentric circles and a square grid. Very helpful! If yours doesn’t, you can make a 6 sided template with a compass and a protractor. Yep, back to geometry class! Or you can just eyeball it until it looks right.
- Now it’s time to get the paper ready to fill in. I decided to use rolls that were 4 inches long (10cm). So for each triangle I was dealing with three colors – the main color for the triangle and the two neighboring triangle main colors to transition into. For the main color I tore strips that were 4″ long. Then I had some of the main color that were 3″ long along with strips of the neighboring colors that were 1″ long. Lastly I had the main color 2″ long plus neighboring colors 2″ long.
When you make the rolls that have multiple colors, stack the pieces one on top of the other. I use a needle tool to roll, but you can use a slotted tool as long as it’s not too tight. It can take a little while to get used to using the needle tool, but it does make a nice small middle! After you roll glue down the ends (if your strips were the same size, you’ll need to glue both ends down. If your inside strip was smaller you’ll just have one end to glue. Then shape as usual. This following photo is from the free tutorial for cosmic triangle earrings.
Step 4: Create Teardrop Shape
Stackthe two outline circles in your hand and pinchthe top to create a teardrop shape. Pinching them both at the same time makes the shapes match perfectly. Line up the circles so the visible paper end is at the very top (this will conceal the paper end).
Use your quilling tweezers to start inserting the interior honeycomb shape into the center of the teardrop outline. Go slowly and allow the paper to go into the shape where it feels natural. Don't force the paper, just work with it patiently.
Repeat with the second earring.
Stack both earrings and gently squeeze teardrop shape in fingers to ensure the shapes still match each other.
Top 10 Must-Have Paper Quilling Tools
As a quilling artist, having the right tools is essential to create beautiful, intricate designs. Here are the top 10 must-have paper quilling tools that every quilling artist should have in their arsenal:
1. Quilling needle tool: A tool is a must-have for every quilling artist, especially beginners. It helps roll the paper strips into coils and create different shapes and sizes.
2. Quilling slotted tool: A quilling slotted tool is another essential tool for creating coils. A slot at the end holds the paper strip in place while rolling, making developing tight and uniform curls easier.
3. Quilling comb tool: A quilling comb tool creates different textures and patterns on paper strips. It is perfect for making hair, fur, and other textured elements.
4. Quilling tweezers: Quilling tweezers hold and manipulate the paper strips while creating coils and other shapes. They are handy for making small and intricate designs.
5. Quilling scissors: Quilling scissors cut the paper strips to the desired length and shape. They have a sharp, pointed tip that makes it easier to cut intricate shapes.
6. Quilling ruler: A quilling ruler measures the length and width of the paper strips. It ensures that the strips are of the same size and shape, creating uniformity in the design.
7. Quilling circle template board: A quilling circle template board creates uniform-sized circles. It is perfect for creating flowers, mandalas, and other circular designs.
8. Quilling border buddy: A quilling border buddy creates borders and frames for your quilled designs. It comes in different shapes and sizes, making it easier to create intricate borders.
9. Quilling paper crimper: A quilling paper crimper creates textured paper strips. It adds a unique touch to your quilling designs and is perfect for making hair, fur, and other textured elements.
Sealant:
For this piece what I did was paint on a layer of sealer first. I painted a layer on one side, then let it dry, repeated for the second side, let dry, and finally did one last layer, getting my brush into all the holes. I used Ceramcoat All Purpose Sealer which is one of my favorites
You can also use Americana Multi Purpose Sealer which does a great job as well. It is thicker, though, so you may want to thin it with a touch of water first
Using the sealer will help make your piece stiff and somewhat water resistant, but for extra protection I like to add a topcoat or glaze! This time I used one of my favorites, Diamond Glaze, mixed with a touch of water to make it easier to apply.
Some other glazes and top coats that work well are 3D Crystal Lacquer (my review is here), Mod Podge (my review is here), Crystal Coat Glaze, Triple Thick Glaze, Perfect Paper Adhesive in matte or gloss, and many more!
Make sure you paint both sides and all the inside and outside edges with your glaze or topcoat. Lean it against something to dry fully. You can do one side at a time so you don’t have to worry about a wet side sticking on something while it dries.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial for a paper quilled star. Have you used transitioning in any projects yet? I look forward to using other colors in similar designs like this.
- Click here to view more free paper quilling tutorials!
- For paper quilling tips and tricks, Click here!
- Click here to view a list of places to buy quilling supplies around the world!
- Click here to view some of my own quilling projects, with tips so you can make your own if you’d like!
*All products and supplies mentioned in this post I purchased and/or made on my own.
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