Quilling is a craft that dates back to the Middle Ages. Originally thin strips of paper were rolled and formed into intricate patterns to decorate and embellish different objects.I myself have made a small baby grand piano with all 88 keys and the workings under the top. I have made small intricate birds with feathers. Quilling can be intricate but it does not have to be.
Christmas ornaments and decorations are poplar quilled items, especially the snowflakes.
Today's Quillers use either a quilling tool (reminds me of a pencil with a thin metal post sticking out of it) or a pin. I, myself, love to use the traditional, old-fashioned hat pin. The paper is usually anywhere from 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch wide. The paper is twirled around the pin in a tight circle. Then you carefully remove the circle from the pin and work it. You may want a loose circle so let it expand.
After you have decided if you want a tight or loose circle you glue (using the smallest amount of glue possible) the end down. Then you can shape the circle into another shape if you wish, depending on your project. You can also choose not to glue the end down and creat scrolls, hearts, etc. as well as other wispy pieces for your project. The piano is mostly done in scrolls. (These are obtained by rolling each end in the opposite direction).
These small rolled pieces of paper can then be puzzled together to form a pattern or shape. You can make flowers, jewelry, pictures, whatever you want.
Small children can Quill as well, though they usually start by twirling the paper around a toothpick. This also can help develop their dexterity.
I love to quill and have been at it since I was 12 years old. Thanks for listening.
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