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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INTRODUCTIONDon'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.

STEPS1. STEP 1

Slip paper into the slot on the quilling tool, placing paper’s 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 2Create 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 3Form a loose circle, but do not glue closed.

4. STEP 4Fashion and glue a loose circle; pinch each end.

5. STEP 5Create and glue a loose circle; pinch one end.

6. STEP 6Make several loose scrolls; position with unrolled ends pointing the same way. Curve each over rolled end of next scroll; glue.

7. STEP 7Fold a strip in half, and crease. Roll each end toward center.

8. STEP 8Crease paper at center; roll ends outward.

9. STEP 9Form an S shape by rolling one end toward center, and the other in the opposite direction.

10. STEP 10Roll both ends of a strip toward the center.