Quilling pattern

Here is a quick tutorial for those that are new to quilling. I thought i would post it separate so it would be easier to find later on. Here we will learn how to make simple coils
(coils - tightly wound strips of paper)

COILS WITH A TOOL


place the end of the strip of quilling paper into the slit of the quilling tool.



Then simply turn the tool to coil the paper. i find that if i put my thumb over the top of the tool it stops the paper rising where and when it shouldn't.

Slip this coil off the tool and just let it unroll naturally. This is known as a loose coil.



and there you have your first coil.

You can buy boards with circles cut out in different shapes. these are handy if you need large quantities of the same size coils. you just drop the coil into the circle size you need and let it uncurl.

Make a few of these coils before gluing the ends down i use pva glue dabbed on with an old paintbrush.

QUILLING WITH FINGERS

Another tool for quilling is my favourite. Your fingers.



start by taking the strip between your fourth finger and your thumb and slowly roll them back and forth. until the strip forms a nice little curl then continue curling to the end of the strip.

That's about it for this tutorial. I hope it helps.

Quilling strips by the way are thin strips of paper that you can cut yourself or purchase from your local craft shop. they come in different widths and colours. I will teach you in the next tutorial how to make a quilled flower card.

if your really interested in this try janejenkins at www.jjquilling.co.uk
for further supplies. i could probably make a fortune with all of these links.