Quilling

Quilling, also known as paper filigree, has been around since the time of the Renaissance. Artist discovered that narrow strips of paper could be rolled, scrolled, fluted, and fringed to make beautiful designs. This paper filigree did not gain recognition until the late 17th century. Since most crafters love to do their own projects, handicrafts have gained back its popularity and quilling has revived.

Kamya is proud to provide you with the best quilling tools, quilling books, quilling papers, quilling kits, and other quilling accessories. I am a self-taught quiller and I would like to share with you this kind of paper rolling called quilling. The cards, frames, tags, and other items are made by hand using narrow strips of paper rolled, scrolled, fluted, and fringed to make a design. I combine these designs with twisted wire, mica, vellum, parchment/corrugated paper, some stroke of paint, chalking, and so on, to add a sparkling effect to the design. There are many designs available. Unique ideas are hard to find.

Quilling can be added to any scrapbook, memorable photos, certificates, invitations, announcements, and greeting cards.

Tips on Basic Quilling:
To make different shapes, you have to learn how to use the tools as follows:

• Needle Tool - Hold one end of the paper close to the needle, roll the paper around the needle and glue the end. Release it on a circle board for the size you want. (Tip: Moisten one end of the paper for a sure grip.)
• Slotted Tool - Insert one end of the paper in between the slot, start rolling the paper, and glue the end. Release it on a circle board for the size you want.
• Tight Coil: Roll one end tightly, turn, glue end, and remove from tool.
• Loose Coil: Roll one end tightly, loosen for the size you wanted, glue end, and remove from tool.
• Teardrop: Roll and glue a loose coil. Pinch one end to make a point.
• Beehive: Roll and glue a tight coil, push the inside out from the center with an object to form the shape. Glue the inside of the hive. (Tip: Use the end of your slotted or needle tool.)
• Diamond: Roll and glue a loose coil. Pinch the both ends and shape.
• Fringed flower: Use 3/8 size of paper. Draw a line on one side and cut along edges (other side) close to each other. Roll the fringed paper to a tight roll and glue the end. Open the fringes from the center to create a beautiful flower.