How to make quilling earrings

How to make quilling earrings :
Step 1 :
In the required size, tightly quill a ring. When you quill such tight loops use a suitable glue.

Step 2 :
Shape it like a tear drop

Step 3 :
The corner of the tear drop is shaped a bit more.

Step 4 :
Glue the pieces together in the shape of a flower.

Step 5 :
Take another strip of paper and tightly quill a frame for the flower. Here again glue is used.

Step : 6
A loop is quilled a glued on at the top inserting the earring hook.

Step 7 :
Insert a jump ring and earring hook. Lock the jump ring.

Step 8 :
Apply a coat of clear sealant and allow it to dry. The sealant protects the earring and makes it a bit more water resistant.

Repeat steps 1 to 8 for the other earring.

Bead quilling

Bead quilling is a relatively new beadwork technique that mimics the centuries-old process of paper quilling. Use square stitch strips of beads to form circles and scrolls. This technique exposes the holes of the beads rather than the sides, to form a very different texture of beading. Sew these designs onto fabric or connect them to form bracelets, pendants or earrings.

Things You'll Need

Beading thread
Scissors
Beading needle
Instructions

        1.  On a comfortable length of thread, pick up four beads and slide them to within about 6 inches of the end of the thread.

        2.  Pass the thread through the first two beads, going in the same direction as the first pass.

        3.  Manipulate the beads so that you have two stacks of beads side by side and pass them back through the third and fourth beads picked up in step 1.
       
        4.  Pick up two more beads, place them beside the second stack of beads and pass them down through the third and fourth beads and back up through the two beads you just added.
       
        5.  Continue adding stacks of beads until you reach the length desired to make a circle or loop.
       
        6.  Connect the end stack of beads to any point along the strip to make circles or loops, then continue adding stacks or tie off and cut the thread. Work steps 1 through 5 to make another design.
       
        7.  Connect your designs by connecting adjoining stacks of different designs, or sew them onto fabric.

Hint:

Use beading thread that matches the bead color!

How To Make Your Own Quilling Paper

How To Make Your Own Quilling Paper


If you do want to make your own quilling paper.  Here's how:

Items You Will Need
8 1/2-by-11-inch sheets of 60- to 80-pound, acid-free colored paper
Paper trimmer
Ruler with 1/4- and 1/8-inch markings

Step 1

Measure and mark a sheet of paper with 1/8-, 1/4-, 1/2-inch or other desired width for your quilling paper strips. You may want to use different sizes depending on what type of quilling project you are doing.

Step 2

Place the sheet of paper on the flat bed of the paper trimmer.

Step 3

Line the paper up so that it is even along the entire length. Some paper cutters have markings on the tool to help you line up your paper. These are useful and make your quilling project a lot easier. Cutting along the length of the paper makes for cleaner cuts.

Step 4

Slide the cutter mechanism and cut the paper strip. Take your time to ensure the strip doesn't have any jagged edges or tears.

Step 5

Check to see if the first strip is the size that you need. It is a good idea to cut more strips than you need for your quilling project. Store the strips in a container to keep them from being crushed.

Tips

You can measure, mark with pencil and cut with a pair of scissors if desired. It is a tedious job.
Some crafters run paper through a straight cut shredder. You are taking a chance on uneven or ruined paper strips.

Experiment with different weights and textures of paper to see how they hold their curl. Standard quilling paper is marked as 60- to 80-pound text weight, heavier than copy paper, but more flexible than card stock.

Warnings
You must have accurate, even cuts or your quilling shapes will be awkward and have bent portions.
Keep paper cutters out of reach of children.

Tips On How To Create Quilled Jewelry

Tips On How To Create Quilled Jewelry
 
1.  Place a thin strip of quilling paper, no wider than about 1/4 inch, on a flat surface in front of you. Place a quilling needle against one end of the paper. Roll the needle a little to the side and fold the end of the quilling paper over the quilling needle.

2.  Roll the paper onto the quilling needle, keeping the roll tight to form a tiny coil. When the roll is finished, slip it gently from the needle without letting it uncoil. Hold the coil vertically between the thumb and forefinger of one hand and continue wrapping the paper in a coil with the other.

3.  Let go of the tight, finished coil for just a moment to let the layers "jump" out and form a circle with spaces between the layers of paper. Glue the end of the paper on the outside of the circle to the layer just below it and let the glue dry for an hour. This creates a base for many shapes.

4.  Create a teardrop shape by finding the glued spot and pinching it and the paper behind it into a point. This creases each layer in the same place so that it stays together but forms a shape. To make a curved teardrop, pinch and press the paper along the curve of your thumb.

5.  Make an oval, eye or flower petal by creating a teardrop and then pinching the layers of paper opposite the first point. Creases will form on both sides of the central coil. Pinch the smooth sides of the oval shape to make squares and rectangles.

6.  Glue your different shapes together to create the look that you want. Glue no more than six shapes together and make sure they are very small. Use a needle to poke a hole in the top of your completed arrangement and feed a jump ring--a small, metal ring to connect jewelry--through the hole. Slip the jump ring onto a necklace chain or fish hook earring hook, and your jewelry is finished.

How to Make Art of Quilling Paper Flowers

How to Make Art of Quilling Paper Flowers

Quilled paper creates beautiful, elegant and simple designs such as delicate flowers, curvy letters and miniature vines.  A few snips of craft scissors can create delicate daisies or pink coneflowers in a few minutes' time.

Things You'll Need

Quilling tool (optional)
Scissors
Craft scissors (optional)
Pencil
Glue

2 or more sheets craft or construction paper (one color for flowers, one color for centers)
Cut a strip of paper the width of your desired petals, with an additional eight of an inch for the center. The strip can be long if you want multiple layers of petals or as short as 4 or 5 inches. Use pinking shears or crafts scissors to trim the length and add curves or points to your petal tips.

Cut deep slits in the paper the length and width you want for your petals, making sure to leave the strip intact along the other side. You can make the petals thin and delicate like dandelions or wide with scissor-pointed tips like daisies. It's up to you and the flower design you prefer.

Begin rolling your strip of paper lengthwise, as tight as you can, by hand if you don't have a quilling tool. Check to make sure the center is slipping out of either end of the flower.

Roll until you've reached the end of the paper, then glue the end to the roll. Hold until the adhesive dries.

Bend back the petals from the center of your blossom and arrange slightly, so the layers look natural.

Cut a narrow strip, shorter than your first one, from your second color choice and roll into a tight tube. Make sure it's not too thick to fit in the center of your flower: If it is, unfurl the end and trim off the excess. Slip the tube inside the center of your flower and let it unfurl itself slightly inside, creating a center or "eye" for your flower.

Enjoy working with quilling paper

Keeping crafting materials. If you enjoy working with quilling paper, this simple board is easy to create and will store your quilling papers and other craft items that tangle easily. This inexpensive project allows you to color code your papers while ensuring that they remain intact and protected at all times.

Things You'll Need

    2-foot by 3-foot rectangular cork board
    T-pins (t-shaped pins, available at craft and office supply stores)
    Small plastic bags (jewelry-sized)
    Fabric
    Tape

Instructions
       
1.  Arrange the cork board on a flat surface. It should be long enough to accommodate the quilling strips.
       
2.  Stick several T-pins about 1.5 inches apart at the top of the board. Push them in at a slight upward angle, so the paper will not slide off.

3.  Separate the quilling paper by color. Hang the papers on the T-pins, according to color.

4.  Place the smaller pieces or scraps of paper into small plastic bags. Hang these on the cork board using T-pins.

5.  Make a cover by cutting a piece of fabric or muslin the same size as the board. Tape the top of the fabric to the top edge of the wood. Flip the fabric behind the board when you are working with the paper.