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Paper quilling, or paper filigree, is a centuries-old artform popular during the Renaissance. You use a quilling tool - which was probably once made with a feather - to coil long, thin paper strips and bend and pinch those small coils into many different shapes. Then combine these shapes to create astonishly intricate and mesmerizing pieces of art. Nikki Furlong is the artist behind Simply Quilled Designs, and she is passionate about sharing this little-known craft with you. In this daily practice, Nikki teaches you the basics of paper quilling: how to use a quilling tool, how to make shapes such as teardrops, petals, marquise, and scrolls, as well as her favorite gluing methods. Each little piece you make throughout the month will be part of a final project: a beautiful and colorful flower mandala. Plus, you'll get to make some smaller bonus projects with your extra shapes. Quilling is extremely versatile - all you really need is a tiny tool like a pin or paper clip, glue, and paper.
Learn how to:
Paper quilling, or paper filigree, is a centuries-old artform popular during the Renaissance. You use a quilling tool - which was probably once made with a feather - to coil long, thin paper strips and bend and pinch those small coils into many different shapes. Then combine these shapes to create astonishly intricate and mesmerizing pieces of art. Nikki Furlong is the artist behind Simply Quilled Designs, and she is passionate about sharing this little-known craft with you. In this daily practice, Nikki teaches you the basics of paper quilling: how to use a quilling tool, how to make shapes such as teardrops, petals, marquise, and scrolls, as well as her favorite gluing methods. Each little piece you make throughout the month will be part of a final project: a beautiful and colorful flower mandala. Plus, you'll get to make some smaller bonus projects with your extra shapes. Quilling is extremely versatile - all you really need is a tiny tool like a pin or paper clip, glue, and paper.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Quilling Paper - Nikki uses 1/8" wide stripes, and you can also cut your own with construction paper
- Scissors
- Quilling Wand
- Circle Templates
- Canvas
- Mat board
- Shadow box or 8" x 8" foam board
- Cutting mat
- Tweezers
- Paper towels
- Damp cloth or baby wipes
- Glue - Nikki uses Elmer's clear glue
- Glue bottle with fine metal tip
- Toothpicks
- A piece of aluminum foil
- A piece of parchment paper
- X-acto knife
- Paper clip
- Pencil
- Paint brush
- Phone/camera for taking photos of your designs (optional)
Downloads:
- Quill paper strips and create intricate designs
- Use a quilling tool
- Pinch, pull, and bend a paper coil into different shapes like tear drops, marquise, and scrolls
- Apply glue to delicate paper strips
- Combine shapes to form flowers, stems, and leaves
- Design a flower mandala with quilled shapes
- Decorate greeting cards, gift boxes, gift tags, and mini canvases with paper quilling
![](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/tutorial-image-thumbnail~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2077/images/q6kbwky7qntijfe6th85.jpg)
![Intro to Paper Quilling](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2077/jodnbz1kdikj5ihocoxj.jpg)
![A selection of quilled paper projects from Nikki Furlong's Introduction to Paper Quilling class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2077/images/q6kbwky7qntijfe6th85.jpg)
![A selection of quilled paper projects from Nikki Furlong's Introduction to Paper Quilling class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2077/images/hwcou2rfsjjop0y9nmn5.jpg)
![An in-progress image of a quilled paper project from Nikki Furlong's Introduction to Paper Quilling class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2077/images/sl64qgtjpr5iyptdihkj.jpg)
![An in-progress image of a quilled paper project from Nikki Furlong's Introduction to Paper Quilling class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2077/images/u0dinfy1sw4yk0bjxw9q.jpg)
![A close-up image of a quilled paper project from Nikki Furlong's Introduction to Paper Quilling class on Creativebug.](https://www.creativebug.com/pimage/dynamic/feed-248~storage/public/images/tutorial_thumbnails/original/2077/images/zlmhoosu90nug4qbgucm.jpg)
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