What tools do you need for Quilling?

To get started quilling, you will need just a few basic supplies. If you simply want to give quilling a try with very basic designs, then the most important tools are paper strips, a few round toothpicks, and some good liquid glue. With these, you can easily make all of the basic quilling shapes.

What supplies do I need for paper quilling?

Can you do quilling without tools?

Cut two thin strips of paper (for making the center of the flower). Cut a wider strip (double the width of the thinner strips) for the flower petals. Using a toothpick make a tight roll of the thinner strip (or you can do it directly without using a toothpick). Glue the end part of the strip.

What is the first step of quilling?

First take a strip of quilling paper and the quilling needle tool. Put the paper in to the needle as show in picture then start rolling. Then make a tight coil and put it on the circular ruler to uncoil for some time (Show in pictures). After that you have loose coil.

What do you use as backing for quilling?

You can use a light book or another piece of mat board. I like to use one of my corkboards with a glue bottle or two on top. This helps your quilling dry flat.

14 Quilling Tools Demo

How can I seal my quilling project?

Plastic Sheet Protection: One of the easiest methods is to preserve it with a layer of OHP sheet (transparent sheets) & frame by mounting it over the quilled creation. This keeps it dust free and keeps the coils intact. You can find ohp sheets in any stationary stores in and around your home.

Is paper quilling expensive?

Quilling is expensive... it requires so many supplies.

And once you start looking, you'll be amazed at the number of tools and materials you already have on hand around the house. It's a great hobby for budget-minded folks.

Why do you need a white glue for quilling?

White Glue

All the regular coils, shapes and edging will work just fine with this. White glue is also useful for strengthing the inside of paper domes and adhering quilling to cards or the backings of your choosing. I prefer Elmer's Extra Strong Glue applied with a needle-nosed bottle.

Is paper quilling difficult?

Paper quilling is not a very difficult skill to master - you can get a lot done just with a few simple tools. Here we've rounded up a few tips quilling beginners of all ages will find useful.

What is a quilling needle?

The needle tool is one of the most widely used quilling tools. It allows you to make small centers in rolls and scrolls which produces more attractive quilling. It is a necessity for the beginner and the experienced quiller.

What is a Quilling comb used for?

A quilling comb looks exactly like a wide-toothed hair pick with metal prongs. It is used for making paper coils and paper flowers that are popularly used in paper quilling art designs and scrapbook designs. If you can't get hold of a quilling comb and don't have a hair pick, a normal comb is a great substitute.

How long should quilling strips be?

Finding the Correct Length

A standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper is the easiest to find, but most quilling patterns use strips that are 17″ or longer. If you can find the larger size to cut, it will be slightly easier for follow-along projects.

Can you use Mod Podge for quilling?

But what a lot of people want to know is, in the end, is Mod Podge good to use for quilled jewelry? The short answer is yes, it will work.

How old is quilling?

Like many forms of craft, paper quilling can trace its origins back hundreds of years to at least the 15th century (maybe earlier). It is believed to have been created by French and Italian nuns and used to decorate religious objects in an effort to save money.

Can you use magazines for quilling?

Quilling is very simple. At least making a tight quilled circle is very simple. You can purchase special tools but I have used tooth picks and wooden skewers for my projects. The first step is to collect your old magazines and cut the pages into slices.

Why is it called quilling?

Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design. The name quilling is thought to come from the origin of the art; birds' feathers, or quills, were used to coil the strips of paper around.

How do you harden paper flowers?