Quilling - This classic papercraft technique has seen a revival in recent years. The activity is unusual, suitable for children and their parents. On the basis of technology, you can create a real work of art.
Now we have to consider crafts from quilling, basic techniques and techniques for working with paper, what additional tools will be needed to create a panel.
What is quilling?
Paper quilling is an uncomplicated art form, when a master takes long thin strips of paper and folds, folds and edges them into shapes that are involved in creating a panel.
In addition to being one of the most soothing painting techniques, quilling is an extremely versatile technique and has been making a comeback in kindergartens and schools over the past decade.
This technique is also called "goose patterns". It is completely safe even for the smallest children. You can use tools:
- Rounded plastic scissors.
- Rulers.
- Glue stick.
The technique goes well with watercolors, gives the paintings volume. The finished work can even be sent to the competition, ready-made examples can be studied in the photo of quilling crafts.
Pictures from narrow lace
- One of the easiest quilling designs to create is a simple tight circle held in place with PVA glue. This shape is created by placing quilling strips into the cut end of the tool (scissors or pencil) and then wrapping the strips around it before removing it.
- It is advisable to use special quilling paper, it is quite dense and obedient. However, if you don't have a professional tool and material at hand, you can cut thick colored paper into strips in advance and use plastic scissors.
- One end of the strip is clamped at the plastic tip, then the entire area is drawn with slight pressure on the paper. The strip should take on a curled shape.
- A real panel can be assembled from numerous circles of different sizes. Here it is already worth trusting the imagination of the child, who will arrange the details on cardboard or whatman paper. To keep all the parts, you can use PVA glue. As a test example, you can make a meadow of flowers or a bunch of balloons.
Quilling insects
Insects can be attributed to the second degree of complexity, after the flower panels. In order for the beetle to be recognizable, it is necessary to preserve its anatomy and color characteristics. However, the quilling technique allows you to play with colors; therefore, after several tests, the master will succeed. Now you can consider instructions on how to make a ladybug:
- To create a small insect up to 5 cm, you need 2 red and 1 black stripes.
- Next, the master rolls the red paper with scissors (according to the technique mentioned above). You should get 2 circles, which need to be shaped like a drop. This will be considered a ground.
- They also need to be fastened to each other using PVA glue.
- While the base hardens, you need to divide the black strip into 6 parts. Each of them is carefully twisted, but not connected to each other. You should get small paws and a mustache.
After that, all parts of the constructor must be connected to each other. To make the insect natural, it is necessary to draw dots on the red drops with a black marker. This little work can be done with a child.
Important! Quilling crafts for beginners are often used to develop fine motor skills in the hands. Adults during work can talk about safety rules when working with scissors.
Valentine's Day card
Even an adult to whom he has feelings can make such a craft. Unlike the purchased postcards, this one will be unique, the recipient will appreciate the efforts and keep it for a long time.
Now you can consider step-by-step instructions on how to make quilling crafts on postcards:
- It is necessary to twist a spiral from the yellow strip. Such delicate work for decorating postcards is best done with a professional tool.
- Then the edges are fixed with glue, the last turn is converted into a rhombus (just pinch the edges with your fingers).
- From the second strip, you need to make the same spiral, only leaving it free.
- The same technique is used for the paws, only they are made several times smaller than the base.
- Next, take a strip of 15 cm and also twist it into a spiral, securing the ends.
- The last roll is given the shape of an arrow, using a tool, since it will not work with hands, the part is very small.
- Next, take two strips of 15 and 10 cm, fold them again into a spiral. After that, the assembly begins.
In order for the kittens to be with their heads to each other on the panel, you need to glue them together. Next, the master proceeds to collect the remaining parts, placing them on a postcard. The work dries no more than 2 hours, then you can write warm wishes inside.
Quilling paintings
This option ranks first and foremost in terms of complexity. To start creating a real work of art, you need to purchase a professional tool and special paper. Working with this kind of material will be a lot of fun and will save you from problems with jams.
To create a simple picture, you need a small 21 × 30 cm frame.How to make quilling crafts for beginners:
- The base is removed from the frame, the composition will be attached to it.
- Next, the master selects strips of paper to match the main concept of his creation.
- You can even make chaotically scattered circles around the perimeter, it will look very impressive. However, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the finished works and try to repeat them.
- A special tool (knitting needle) for quilling helps to make parts of just a few millimeters. As practice has shown, the more there are, the more interesting the composition is.
- After the area of the frame is completely filled, you can place it under the glass base again.
Such works can often be seen in Japanese apartments. Quilling compositions can be a good design solution for decorating your home.
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