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.
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.
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