Created and presented by Ms. Steinmetz

PAPER QUILLING/ FILIGREE

WHAT IS PAPER QUILLING

Quilling is an art form in which thin strips of paper are rolled, sculpted and glued together to make ornate and delicate looking patterns. The coils of paper can be used to decorate objects, arranged on a background to be framed or sculpted into three-dimensional pieces.

PAPER QUILLING

THE HISTORY

Started in the 15th century. It was used in France and Italy by nuns to decorate religious paraphernalia with gilded paper used to emulate more expensive gold and silver filigree and iron or ivory carvings.

THE TOOLS

-Paper strip-Quilling tool-Glue-Toothpicks

BASIC QUILLING SHAPES

SAMPLE DESIGNS

SAMPLE DESIGNS

Outlines vs. Erased outlines

SAMPLE DESIGNS