Quilling Open Coil or Loose Scroll Instructions

These instructions are for making the Loose Coil Shape and the Open Coil Shape.


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

• 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.



• 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.



• The paper will begin turning as the tool grabs the paper.



• Keep an even tension. For this shape do not pull tightly, keep a looser tension so that the shape will open up when pulled off the tool.



• Keep the edges of the wound paper as even as possible. This prevents creating a little pop-up in the center of your shape. Some people will call this a belly or a tornado.



• When you get to the end of the strip of paper, pull the paper off of the tool. If using the slotted tool, while holding the end tight slightly turn the slotted tool approximately 1/4 turn in the opposite direction so that the paper releases from the slot.



• After pulling the paper off, let the coil open up.



• Do not glue the end, this will allow the coil to remain rounded and open with a tail.

Since the end is not glued, it is not necessary that you tear the end. Often times, if it is a shape where the end is visible, cut the end at an angle so that it tapers and gives a more polished look. Tearing or cutting produce similar effects as the end is in the center of the shape and is generally not visible.

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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Quilling Loose Coil Instructions

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

• 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.



• 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.



• The paper will begin turning as the tool grabs the paper.



• Keep an even tension. For this shape do not pull tightly, keep a looser tension so that the shape will open up when pulled off the tool.



• Keep the edges of the wound paper as even as possible. This prevents creating a little pop-up in the center of your shape. Some people will call this a belly or a tornado.



• When you get to the end of the strip of paper, pull the paper off of the tool. If using the slotted tool, while holding the end tight slightly turn the slotted tool approximately 1/4 turn in the opposite direction so that the paper releases from the slot.



• After pulling the paper off, let the coil open up.



• Carefully glue the end of the paper, using just a small amount (dab) of glue. Do not pinch the glued end, this will retain the rounded / circle shape.

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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December Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the December 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern Listing

I am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.

December 2008 Accord Calendar Projects

1 - NOEL (Artist: Malinda Johnston)
2 - Candies (Artist: Vikki Nimmo, www.quillessentials.com)
3 - Snowman and Tree (Artist: Kay Charles)
4 - Ornament (Artist: Madaline Weber)
5 - Christmas Lights with Extra Bulbs (Artist: Suzzy Howard)
6/7 - Christmas Wreath (Artist: Vikki Levy)
8 - Christmas Stocking (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)
9 - Bow with Holly (Artist: Holly Miller)
10 - Balloon / Ornament (Artist: Caroline Mach)
11 - Santa's Hat (Artist: Joanne Schneider)
12 - JOY (Artist: Licia Politis)
13/14 - Angel Tag (Artist: Bobbye Singer)
15 - Christmas Tree with Gifts (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
16 - Hanukkah Menorah (Artist: Georgia Robinson)
17 - Star of David (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
18 - Candle and Cup (Artist: Stephanie Lucy Djunaedi)
19 - Mistletoe (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
20/21 - Elf Tag (Artist: Bobbye Singer)
22 - Candy Cane and Tiny Angel (Artist: Jill VanDieren)
23 - Poinsettia (Artist: Patricia Hummel)
24 - Wreath (Artist: Patricia Caputo, www.whimsiquills.com)
25 - Nativity (Artist: Susan Harl Custer)
26 - Kwanza Candles (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
27/28 - Kinara (Kwanza Candleholder) (Artist: Molly Smith, www.mollysmith.com)
29 - Victorian Angel (Artist: Joan Kiuru)
30 - Cocktail (Artist: Toni Jarvis, www.3amdesigns.blogspot.com)
31 - Happy New Year! (Artist: Anne-Marie Peltier)

Enjoy!
Antonella

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Summer Tag Swap

I know that I usually post about quilling projects, but I wanted to indulge in some of my other interests for a moment. This is a picture of a Summer Tag Swap that I participated in. This was for one of the groups I belong to. The only guideline is that it had to be a Summer Theme.

I hand cut the tag, I cut a rectangle and then shaped the top into a rounded triangle type shape and punched a single hole in the top. I then punched 3 additional holes along the left hand side near the top.

I picked 2 ribbons that coordinated in shades of blue and green (I thought they reminded me of a beach-y summer color). For the top hole I took a strip of both ribbons and tied them, and along the side I alternated the ribbons.

The bird was inspired by some stamps that I saw and just that 60's or 70's look in general. I sketched out a bird shape and created a template and then traced it out on patterned paper. I use the ink-to-paper method and inked the outline of the bird in this beautiful Tsukineko glimmer stamp pad. You cannot see it in the paper, but it has this glistening appearance.

Then I took my beach theme further and created a torn beach and waves look by tearing shades of green and sand. The sand also has an added glimmer with a gold and bronze mix.

The epoxy stickers are from Michael's - I thought the shells added a nice touch and the "Enjoying Life" should be everyone's mantra for the summer months - lol.

Finally, the bird was attached with a pop dot for added dimension.

The weather here is distinctly rainy and getting cold, so I thought this would warm us up and give us a bit of sunshine.


Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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