Quilling Double Scroll and Double Scroll with Tail Instructions

The following instructions are for the Double Scroll and a variation of the same pattern Double Scroll with Tail.

Instructions for making the Double Scroll shape are as follows (note: These instructions can be used no matter what length or width paper you are using):

• Take the quilling strip and fold it nearly in half, leave about 1/8 in (.3 cm) between the tips of the folded paper.
  
• Begin by conditioning the quilling strip. This is done by running your fingernail or needle tool along the end of the strip. The paper will begin to curl as the fibers in the paper are broken down.
  
• Note that when conditioning the strip, do so on both ends of the "unequal-V" so that each end is curved in the same direction outward


• Place the quilling paper in the slot at the very top of your slotted tool or at the top of your needle tool or pin.


• Holding the loose end of the paper in one hand and your tool in the other hand, begin turning the your tool, gently pulling the paper, toward the center of the strip (the valley of the "V").
  
• The paper will begin turning as the tool grabs the paper. Roll the paper toward the fold starting with the shorter side.
  
• Repeat with the other end of the strip, turning or curling the strip in the same direction.
  
• They should both the rolled in the same direction on the same side so that you end up with 2 scrolls (one on top of the other).
  
• See the picture for guidance.

Instructions for making the Double Scroll with Tail shape are very similar to the instructions above (note: These instructions can be used no matter what length or width paper you are using):

• Take the quilling strip and fold it nearly in half, leave about 1/8 in (.3 cm) between the tips of the folded paper.
  
• Begin by conditioning the quilling strip. This is done by running your fingernail or needle tool along the end of the strip. The paper will begin to curl as the fibers in the paper are broken down.
  
• Note that when conditioning the strip, do so on both ends of the "unequal-V" so that each end is curved in the same direction outward.


• Glue the folded end.
  
• Begin rolling the folded end. Make one or two turns. This is the "tail" of the double scroll.
  
• Then begin rolling the loose ends. Place the quilling paper in the slot at the very top of your slotted tool or at the top of your needle tool or pin.


• Holding the loose end of the paper in one hand and your tool in the other hand, begin turning the your tool, gently pulling the paper, in the opposite direction of the tail.
  
• The paper will begin turning as the tool grabs the paper. Roll the paper toward the fold starting with the shorter side.
  
• Repeat with the other end of the strip, turning or curling the strip in the same direction.
  
• They should both the rolled in the same direction on the same side so that you end up with 2 scrolls (one on top of the other) and a "tail" that curls in the opposite direction.
  
• See the picture for guidance.

Enjoy!
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