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Creative
Science is a very hands-on subject. You
may remember dissecting frogs in high school
or creating your own volcano in elementary
school. Trying new techniques can be a lot like
science. You may see how a technique works
when someone shows you, but until you actually
try it out yourself, you might not fully grasp the
concept. Quilling is one of those techniques you’ll
want to test for yourself—but mostly because it’s
just cool.
Some say quilling began in China in 105 AD;
others say it was established in ancient Egypt.
But no matter when or where it started, quilling
has been around for a long time, and it is sure
to stay for a long time. Over the many years,
the popularity of the technique has waxed and
waned, but the beauty and brilliance of it has
never changed. It is, and always has been an aweinspiring
technique.
Equation for Success
If you’ve never seen quilling before, you’ll love
it. Although it looks complicated, anyone can do
it with a little practice. Quilling involves curling,
shaping, and adhering paper to create intricate,
three-dimensional designs. You’ll need a Paper-
Piercing Tool, Designer Series Paper, a Bone
Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and a piece of
card stock to adhere the strips of paper to.
Choose a Designer Series Paper pattern and cut it
into 1/8" wide strips. Slightly curl the strips with
a Bone Folder to soften the paper. Wrap the end
of the paper strip around the Paper-Piercing Tool
and begin twisting. Curl the strip of paper into
the desired shape, and loosen if necessary. When
you have created the shape you want, dab a little
Multipurpose Liquid Glue on the edges of the
curled paper and adhere it to a piece of card stock.
Testing the Theory
You can quill pretty much anything you put your
mind to. Start out with something simple like our
I Love You card. Fold your strip of paper in half
and curl each end in to create the heart. Adhere
the quilled shape to a punched heart to reinforce
the shape. This card is so simple, it won’t take
long to create, but it will tell your special someone
how much you love them.
When you’re ready to try something a little more
complex, re-create our Birthday box. Adhere
quilling title
Brights Patterns and Subtles Patterns Designer Series
Paper; Pearl Basic Jewels; Paper-Piercing Tool
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