Paper Quilling Tips and Tricks
Here is a collection of articles here on my blog with paper quilling tips and tricks! Learn what the best glues to use are, how to cut your own paper strips, what tools are necessary, and much much more! If you are looking for actual paper quilling tutorials, click here to see my selection of free quilling tutorials!
Supplies
What supplies do you need for paper quilling? Learn all about them here! From the free to the fancy, it’s all here!
Fun New Supplies from Let’s Quill On
Last year I wrote a review of some paper quilling supplies from Let's Quill On after they sent me some of their goodies. Click here to read the review. Since then they have added quite a lot of products. A few months ago I wrote an update here with some fun new...
New Paper Quilling Strips from GraftonPL on Etsy
A review of quilling paper strips from GraftonPL
What’s New from Let’s Quill On
A selection of some great new quilling supplies and tools available from Let’s Quill On
Motorized and Electric Quilling Tools
Here is the lowdown on motorized and electric quilling tools. Have you used one?
Review of Safety Quilling Fringer
A review of the Safety Quilling Fringer
How to Give Your Paper Quilling Board a Makeover
Here is how I give my paper quilling cork workboard a makeover every few months!
5 Paper Quilling Products That I Still Want to Get and Try
Here are a few fun quilling supplies that are on my wish list!
5 Paper Quilling Tools That I Have But Haven’t Used Yet
I have some quilling tools that I have had for awhile, but haven’t found time to try out yet. Read to find out which ones they are!
My Top 5 Fun and Almost Necessary Quilling Tools
Here are my top 5 quilling tools that are fun, and some that are *almost* necessary, at least for serious quillers!
Top 5 Necessary Paper Quilling Tools
Here are my top 5 quilling tools that I use all the time and that I couldn’t do without!
Alternatives for the Border Buddy – Making Open Quilled Shapes
Learn some alternatives to the popular and useful quilling tool – the Border Buddy. From free and DIY to artisan carved wooden tools, find out here what is available!
Border Buddy Basics – Tips and Tricks for this New Quilling Tool
Learn some basic tips and tricks for using the Border Buddy, a fun new paper quilling tool!
Glue
Glue, one of the most important aspects of paper quilling! Sure you can use any paper glue that you’d like, but which is best for you? Read these articles to find out more information about some of the best glues to use!
Best Glue Bottle for Paper Quilling
Which bottle should you use for your paper quilling projects? Here is one that I love, read on and learn why!
Glue Tips for Paper Quilling
I have been paper quilling since I was ten years old, so have tried LOTS of different glues! I thought it'd be great to condense some of my experiences into a blog post to help out some fellow crafters. I'll mention the glues that I've tried and used and describe some...
Sealant
Learn all about adding sealant to your paper quilling projects! What projects to use it on, which types work best, what sealant looks like, and more!
3D Crystal Lacquer Review and Tips
A full review of 3D Crystal Lacquer for paper quilled jewelry with tips and tricks.
DecoArt Americana Multi-Purpose Sealer Review and Tips to Protect Paper Quilled Jewelry
As regular readers know, one of my goals is to try, test, and review as many sealants, topcoats, and glazes as possible to share how good they are when used for paper quilled jewelry. I make sure to test a product on several types of pieces before reviewing it so...
Experiments in How Waterproof Sealants for Paper Quilled Jewelry are
What happens when different sealers and glazes are put the to ultimate test??
Applying Sealant and Topcoat to Small Sturdy Quilled Earrings
Here is a method on how to apply your sealants and topcoats to sturdy small paper quilled earrings
Adding Water to Sealants and Glazes
How and why to add water to glaze when using it on paper quilled jewelry
Sturdy Matte Finish for Paper Quilled Jewelry with Matte PPA
Sometimes I want my paper quilled jewelry to have that super matte finish, just like paper truly does! In which case I used matte PPA as my topcoat to get this smooth look yet be super protected!
Effects
There are so many awesome effects you can add to your paper quilling projects! From using specialty papers to adding mica watercolors, there are many ways to make your project just a little more awesome. Read all about them in these posts!
Jeweltone Quilling Papers with and without Mica Watercolors
It is fun to experiment with new and unique quilling papers! See how jeweltone papers from Lake City Craft look and some examples of projects that you can make with them. Also see how they look when they have mica watercolors added to the edge for even more flair!
How to Add a Metallic Edge to Your Paper Quilling
Learn how to use metallic mica watercolor paints to give your paper quilling an awesome metallic edge!
Using Gold and Silver Edge Paper for Paper Quilling
See some examples of how to use gold and silver edged paper in your paper quilling projects!
Technique
Read about some techniques for paper quilling! These are tips and tricks that have to do with design and techniques, but aren’t really full tutorials.
Tips on Making Paper Quilled Folded Circles for Malaysian Flower Design
With this tutorial, learn several tips on making these folded circles. Folded circles are the shape that is typically used to make the well known Malaysian Flower.
Quilling 101 – How to Start Paper Quilling – A Free Tutorial
Here is a tutorial a long time coming - I have been asked for a tutorial for basic quilling techniques and shapes. I will break this into a couple posts, with some more advanced shapes in the second part. So you want to start paper quilling? First you need some...
Making Paper Quilled Roses – Different Sizes
Need to make some paper quilled roses for a project? Look here to find out which length and width of paper to use for the size of rose that you desire to make.
Other
Check out some other tips and tricks about paper quilling!
Storage for Paper Quilling Strips
There are many ways to store your quilling paper strips, projects, tools, etc. Here is how I store mine!
