We experimented with the Quilling technique in First Friday Art Club in April 2018. Using thin strips of paper and tools to help shape each strip, many different objects were created.
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| Setting up Shop |
Learning to roll these thin strips of paper into various shapes was mildly difficult for younger hands, but too tough for older hands. Our resident volunteer, Bev Stevens lead the instruction of this technique, because she had practice in quilling from college.
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| Twist and coil |
Taking a color, inserting an end into the slot of the quilling tool and rolling shaped each paper strip into a tightly wound coil. Using shaping tools like the green one seen above helped create a wider array of designs.
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| Books provide Inspiration |
A selection of books provided inspiration. Quilling for Beginners, The New Paper Quilling, and Paper Quilling for the First Time gave just the right amount of inspiration and instruction.
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| Simple Start |
Some of us kept it simple to start and some of us stayed in that comfort zone.
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| Medallions are Fun |
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| A Shark made the Scene |
I was impressed to see some lettering.
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| Swirly Rainbow |
Nature and books inspired this design.
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| Dragonfly |
The bamboo artist got taken away by the bamboo composition that they plan to return all this week to complete their design. It looks so cool in person!
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| Bamboo |
Considering the fear that everyone held when we started class, the work created was rather impressive. This technique requires hours of time to complete, so an hour and a half length class is just a taste of the process. I look forward to seeing what else these designers make.
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Thanks for visiting. Check back again in May when we celebrate a celestial holiday.
May the Fourth Be with You
xo,
Erica
