Quilling Valentines: Tools and

Making Shapes
Quilling paper comes in a variety of colors and widths; most of our projects can be made
with standard precut strips. If you prefer, use a paper cutter and medium-weight paper,
such as vellum or stationery, to make your own; construction paper is too heavy and will
not roll easily.
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INTRODUCTION
Don't let the elaborate effects fool you: Quilling is simple. You need only a few basic craft items.

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MATERIALS
A round-headed pin is useful for precise glue application.
A slotted quilling tool lets you create coiled shapes with ease.
Fine-pointed tweezers are essential for tiny shapes.
Use small sharp scissors to cut fringe.
STEPS
1. STEP 1
Slip paper into the slot on the quilling tool, placing papers end flush with edge of slot.
Turn tool until strip is rolled into a firm cylinder. Remove paper from tool, and glue
closed.
2. STEP 2
Create a tight circle, but do not glue. Instead, lay it on a flat surface, and let it expand.
When satisfied with the shape and size, glue the end of the strip to secure.
3. STEP 3
Form a loose circle, but do not glue closed.
4. STEP 4
Fashion and glue a loose circle; pinch each end.
5. STEP 5
Create and glue a loose circle; pinch one end.
6. STEP 6
Make several loose scrolls; position with unrolled ends pointing the same way. Curve
each over rolled end of next scroll; glue.
7. STEP 7
Fold a strip in half, and crease. Roll each end toward center.
8. STEP 8
Crease paper at center; roll ends outward.
9. STEP 9
Form an S shape by rolling one end toward center, and the other in the opposite
direction.
10. STEP 10
Roll both ends of a strip toward the center.