February 22, 2009

HOW TO QUILLING..?

The fun of twisting paper into a beautiful piece of work is fun. The main technique is by using two types of tight coils, ring and solid coils. The simple use of coils and twisted papers can create all so many cute characters.

Quilling is a paper craft, specifically the art of rolling thin strips of paper around a needle-like tool, then shaping those coils into intricate shapes and designs.

Things you needed:

- strips of paper of varying colors.
- a slotted quilling tool.

- white glue.
- a toothpick.
- scissors.
- a ruler.
STEPS:

1.Insert the end of the paper into the slot of the quilling tool.


2.Turn the slotted tool towards you. Place your thumb or index finger at the very tip of the slotted tool.This will prevent the paper from slipping off the tool.Use the other fingers to guide the strip of paper so that it rolls into an even plug (called a tight coil).

3.When done, turn the slotted tool a quarter turn away from you. Pull the plug out of the slotted tool. Hint.The coil comes off the tool neatly if you pull the coil off the tool and not pull the tool out of the coil.

4.Use a toothpick to apply a small smidgen of glue onto the free end of the tight coil. Use your finger, a clean toothpick, or forceps to press the free end onto the coil

5.When dry (about 5 seconds), you will have a tight coil. These can be used to make flowers, grapes, eyes and more.

If you have never seen paper quilling before, prepare to be amazed at the intricate and beautiful designs you will see.

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