Quilling is a beautiful paper art that involves rolling and shaping thin strips of paper to create decorative designs. Here’s a simple guide on how to use quilling tools:
🧵 BASIC QUILLING TOOLS & HOW TO USE THEM:
1. Slotted Quilling Tool
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- Use: Rolls paper into coils.
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- How to Use:
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- Insert one end of the paper strip into the slot.
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- Roll the tool between your fingers to curl the strip into a coil.
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- Remove the coil and let it loosen for a loose coil or keep it tight for a tight coil.
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2. Needle Tool (or Precision Tool)
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- Use: Similar to slotted tool, but used for finer or tighter coils.
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- How to Use:
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- Wrap the paper around the needle and roll.
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- Good for intricate or small coils.
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3. Quilling Board
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- Use: Shapes and sizes coils evenly.
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- How to Use:
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- Place a rolled coil into one of the circles to help it expand to a specific size.
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- Glue the end to secure it.
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4. Tweezer
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- Use: Handling delicate coils and placing them precisely.
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- How to Use:
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- Gently grip the coil or shape and place it onto your artwork.
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5. Glue & Fine Tip Applicator
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- Use: Sticks paper shapes onto the design.
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- How to Use:
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- Use a fine-tip glue applicator or toothpick to apply a tiny amount of glue to the end of a strip or to your base.
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6. Circle Sizer Ruler
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- Use: Ensures coils are uniform in size.
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- How to Use:
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- Let coils expand inside the circle to your desired size before gluing the end.
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7. Curling Coach (Optional)
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- Use: Helps beginners roll paper evenly.
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- How to Use:
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- Place it under the slotted tool to support your fingers during rolling.
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🌀 BASIC QUILLING SHAPES TO TRY:
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- Tight Coil: Roll and glue immediately.
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- Loose Coil: Roll, let it expand, then glue the end.
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- Teardrop: Pinch one side of a loose coil.
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- Marquise (Eye shape): Pinch both sides of a loose coil.
- Scrolls: Roll both ends of the strip (inward or outward) without gluing.
