| To allow you to begin perfecting the art of quilling | | | | more practical to buy paper already cut for you. |
| crafts there are a few essential supplies you will | | | | A Curling Tool: You can use a number of different |
| require, if you already participate in paper crafts you | | | | items to curl the strips of paper into coils. Some people |
| may have some of these to hand. | | | | use hat pins, tooth picks,a slotted quilling tool or a |
| So, what do you need and where can you purchase | | | | needle quilling tool. If you use the pins or needle type |
| it? | | | | tools you will have to start the coil by rolling the paper |
| You should have no problem finding everything you will | | | | around the centre of the tool. When you are a |
| require at your local craft store, or the alternative is the | | | | beginner this can actually be quite difficult to perfect so |
| internet. On line you will find numerous websites where | | | | purchasing a slotted quilling tool is probably a good idea. |
| you can order your quilling supplies. | | | | The paper is gripped in the slot making it easier to roll |
| It may also please you to learn that for quilling crafts | | | | and keep the tension right to produce the correct size |
| the tools you will need are neither expensive nor large | | | | of coil. The only slight disadvantage is that the slotted |
| in number. | | | | quilling tool had a tendency to leave a little bend at the |
| I have complied a comprehensive list of what is | | | | end of the paper in the middle of the coil. |
| needed to get started and also what is available once | | | | Glue: Everyone has their own preference to which |
| you progress and want to create more complicated | | | | type of glue they prefer to use. The only advise I can |
| designs. | | | | give is in the beginning choose a good quality craft glue |
| Quilling Paper Strips: These come in an untold variety | | | | which is white and tacky in substance. Be sure that it |
| of colours and also in different widths. The most | | | | turns clear when dry. |
| commonly used width is 1/8inch however you can also | | | | The three items listed above are all you will need get |
| purchase strips which measure 1/4inch, 1/2inch and 3 | | | | you off to a great start however as you begin to |
| 4inch. These are used mainly for making fringed | | | | progress there are other quilling supplies you may find |
| flowers or creating 3D pieces. | | | | useful. |
| You can cut the paper strips yourself however, they | | | | Once you become accustomed to making paper coils |
| must be cut with great accuracy otherwise the coils | | | | you can use any sort of item to curl the paper - many |
| will not look as good. For this reason it is probably | | | | seasoned quillers do finger rolling too! |