Do not believe that out of the ordinary scraps of paper, you can create stunning artefacts? Thanks to the technique of quilling possible. So you get a new soothing hobby, I'll tell you about a few simple schemes that allow you to create enchanting patterns of paper.
Ideas for crafts style quilling truly limitless. You can create abstract paintings, flowers, animals and even Easter eggs
General information about the technique
Quilling (from Eng. Quilling) - technique of creating decorative objects made of thin strips of paper, by twisting them. Which arose in the 14th century, it is now experiencing a renaissance at the peak of popularity.
Due Quilling can create unique accessories, the price there will be - mere pennies
Quilling can engage each. It is enough to prepare the following tools:
- thin strips of colored double-sided paper;
- pattern with a coordinate grid;
- glue;
- small scissors;
- tweezers;
- tool with a metal fork-tip.
Using plain paper, you can own hands to create real works of art
For added convenience, you can purchase a special set of "quilling for Beginners", which includes everything you need, including charts and the workpiece.
With ready to create a set of easy crafts
basic forms
The basis of all work performed in the art are a number of standard elements. It is on this basis the other details of the picture developing.
The basis of all products are a few standard elements, which are modified, if necessary,
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tight spiral It is most commonly used as the center of a flower or bulk composition of the core. |
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Free spiral It serves as a petal or the basis for the other elements. |
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A drop Prepared from slightly flattened on one side of the workpiece. |
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Eye Flattened on two sides free spiral. The result is a colored paper with sharp corners and curl inside. |
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Crescent Free spiral lightly pressed against the circular object (handle, for example). |
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Arrow Rounded part of the droplet must be gently push a thin object to an acute angle. |
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Square Free spiral gently pressed on all sides to form a square shape. |
In addition to these elements, there are open forms of the figures:
- C-helix;
- V-helix;
- S-helix;
- Cone.
Public figures are most often used for decoration of basic elements
Workshops: 3 options for implementation
For a clearer overview technique quilling, I offer you a few simple circuits. Learn to deal with them, you can continue to create more complex patterns.
Beasts of paper - one of the most popular topics among masters
Idea 1. Flower
To begin the practical acquaintance with quilling best with flower. Make it much easier than it seems, but the result will be excellent.
Acquaintance with quilling best with colors
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Twist the ribbon roll into a tight tight. In the process you can help yourself with a toothpick, the end of which is split into two halves office knife. |
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Shoot forth a little spiral. That all the elements have turned out the same size, you can either use a ruler with round holes, or do everything "by eye". |
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Give the shape of the petals. Can you turn them into a "drop" shape. This embodiment looks great in a flower arrangement. |
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Create core. For her, take strips of colored paper into a tight roll. |
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Connect petals. Glue each manufactured item to the core. Suitable PVA glue. |
To pictures of flowers to get even more interesting, can add to the figure further details.
One of their schemes, which can be used to decorate greeting card
Idea 2. mousy
Pets - one of the most popular motifs used in quilling. I'll tell you how to make a mouse.
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Create a foundation Glue together multiple thin strips, screw them in two tight roll of different sizes. This will be the head and the body of a mouse. |
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Apply for a head portion. Fingers or sharp tip pencil selling smaller roll. The inner part of grease glue and let it dry |
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Create legs and heels To twist the legs 2 strips of cloth in a very dense "puck". For heels and twist the paper, and then give it the form drop. |
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paws Half strips of paper wound into a tight roll. This will be the main part of the arm, little animals. From 1/6 of the ribbons do on three legs. |
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Ears For them, the paper will need two colors. Initially, wrap a strip of pink, and on it - white. With the help of a round object Give the blank shape of a semicircle. After you will glue all the parts with each other and create eyes and a mustache mouse. |
Scheme to create graceful peacock
Idea 3. Easter egg
Easter eggs will be a real decoration of the festive table. To create them, you have to work hard, but the result is definitely worth it.
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Creating a workpiece Dissolve 10 grams of PVA glue in a bowl with hot water. At a few minutes soak crumpled newspaper into the solution. The resulting mass of press and give it a shape of an egg. Leave blank to dry overnight. The next day, the treated surface of the acrylic primer to cover up irregularities. |
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Cutting paper strips Cut strips of colored paper with a width of 1.5 millimeters. To create eggs, as in the photo, it took more than 150 bars. |
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Create leaflets Twist the paper strips on the awl with a forked end. The tips of the spirals are coated with adhesive, and then pressed to form leaves. |
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Basis for flowers For their manufacturing cut strip of white paper of 15 cm long and 7 cm wide. Trim one end of the strip, making of it a fringe. |
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Create flowers Gently twist the paper into an awl, periodically lubricating its base glue. |
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petals After drying the flower base fingers flatten fringe, which will turn into petals. |
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final touch When the blanks are ready, start pasting them on a paper basis. As a result, you get a very stylish accessory Easter. |
Total
I told you about the basics of quilling techniques and offered popular quilling charts. Using these instructions, you can create unusual and beautiful accessories.
Even more ideas for implementation can be found in the video in this article. If you still have questions or you want to share make decorations - write in the comments.
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