Crafting with Strips of Paper

I love paper craft. With incredible selection of papers available today, you will find endless creative possibilities you can do with just a piece of paper. Even with a strip of paper, you can roll them, shape them and glue together to create decorative designs.

The art of of designing strips of paper are called Quilling. You will be using tools such as slotted tool, a circle template, glue and not forgetting the strips of paper which are also called quilling paper. Alternatively, as a beginner, you could also use toothpick or needle to roll the paper.

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Quilled paper projects usually involve two stages, making paper coils, then assembling the coils into a design or pattern. Refer the following basic techniques to create paper coils;

Step 1: Roll each length of paper around your chosen twirling tool (needle, toothpick or slotted tool) beginning at one end of the strip and rolling tightly to the end. 

Step 2: Apply glue to the ends of the strips with a toothpick to secure your quilled shape.

Step 3: Lay the tool on a flat surface and allow the tension of circles to release the desired amount and if you have the circle template you can lay it on the selected circle size.

Step 4: Pinch the sides or ends to create variety of quilled shapes.

You can create almost any shape and use them in your scrapbook, cards or picture frame.

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If you have the desire to create your own quilling project, get the supplies at Bavakoo Gifts & Crafts. If you like paper craft, this kind of art can be quite addicting. 

Enjoy.