Oct
Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that I’ve been so amazed with but never really got the chance to learn it. And so it is with great excitement that I and my dear crafty friends were able to creat several quilled creations by the guidance of Ayien Dalinoc.
This art form dates back as far back as the 16th and 17th centuries. The strips of paper were wrapped and rolled around a feather quill, thus the name “quilling.”
Quilling makes use of a quilling tool and strips of paper. Ayien however, demonstrated that even without the quilling too one can still do this but with a little bit more of an effort.
Quilling Tools
Slotted Tool – is a tool for beginners. It leaves a slightly larger center with a small fold at the center of the coil.
Needle Tool – the preferred tool by more experienced quilters because it leaves a smaller center compared to the slotted tool.
Fine-tipped Tweezers – helpful for holding, gluing and positioning and assembling quilled creations.
Quilling Paper – available in various widths, weights and colors.
Shape Template – used for creating consistent and perfectly proportioned quilled coils and shapes.
Quilling Tool
Bottom to Top: Ruler/Sizer, Slotted Tool Fine-tipped Tweezers, Needle
ROLLING COILS
1. Slide the end of the paper into the slot , from the top.
2. Tiwrl the tool in your preferred direction. Use the tip of your finger to support the coil and your thumb to guide the paper while rolling.
3. At the end of the strip of paper, remove the coil by pushing from behind the coil instead of pulling the coil off from its sides. This will prevent the center of the coil from being pulled out.
4. Place the coil in the center of the template board on a flat surface. Then let the coil expand.
ROLLING COILS
1. Slide the end of the paper into the slot , from the top.
2. Tiwrl the tool in your preferred direction. Use the tip of your finger to support the coil and your thumb to guide the paper while rolling.
3. At the end of the strip of paper, remove the coil by pushing from behind the coil instead of pulling the coil off from its sides. This will prevent the center of the coil from being pulled out.
4. Place the coil in the center of the template board on a flat surface. Then let the coil expand.
THE BASICS
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Loose / Tight Circles – Roll the paper strip with the slotted or needle tool. To make it loose or tight would depend on the tension. Note that loose circles are the basics of forming other shapes. Glue the end of the paper to the coil.
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Teardrop – roll a loose circle. Pinch one side of the circle to form a point.
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Marquise – Roll a loose circle. Pinch two points at the same time on opposite sides.
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Triangle – Make a teardrop and hold the point of the tear drop in one hand. Press the rounded end inward to form three points.
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Square or Diamond – Make a marquise. Turn the marquise 90 degrees and pinch both ends to make the square. To form a diamond shape, press both ends close together towards the center.
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Rectangle – Make a marquise. Turn the marquise slightly and pinch two more points on either ends. Make sure you have 2 long sides and 2 short sides.
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Loose Scroll – Rolll the paper strip and leave the other end loose or straight.
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Heart Scroll – Make a fold at the center of the paper strip, then roll each end inward towards the fold.
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“C” Scroll – Roll both ends of the paper strip to the center
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“S” Scroll – Roll one end of the paper strip to the center, then turn the strip and roll the other end to the center
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“V Scroll” – Make a fold at the center of the paper strip and roll each end outward.
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“Y” Scroll – Mae a fold at the centre of the paper strip and roll each end outward. Place a dab of glue between the paper strips near the fold.
