Quilling S-Scroll Shape Instructions

The S-Scroll gets its name from the shape it takes when completed, as can be seen from the picture, it looks like an "S"

Instructions for making the S-Scroll 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.
  


• Note that when conditioning the strip, do so on both ends so that one end is curved one direction and the other end is curved in the other direction (creating a slight "S" curved shape)



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


• Repeat with the other end of the strip, turning or curling the strip in the opposite direction.
  
• In the picture, both ends are approximately the same size, they do not have to be. One end can be smaller than the other. This is a personal choice and may also depend on how the shape will be used.

With these Scroll shapes, since you are not gluing the ends, 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. Otherwise, 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 Shape Marquis, Marquise, or Eye Shape Instructions

The marquis / marquise or eye shape is used in a lot of flower and petal designs and also when doing fill-in type work.


Instructions for making the Teardrop or Raindrop 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, and pinch the glued end, creating a point on one side and leaving a rounded end opposite the point. This creates the teardrop shape.


• Take the teardrop shape, and while holding the pinched end in your hand and pinch the opposite end.


• Hold the coil and pinch first one end then the other end holding both pinched ends, one in each hand, at the same time.



• When pinching use thumb and index finger.

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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Quilling Shape Heart Coil Shape Instructions

Instructions for making the Heart (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, and pinch the glued end, creating a point on one side and leaving a rounded end opposite the point. This creates the teardrop shape.


• Take the teardrop shape, and while holding the pinched end in your hand, press in from the top (or rounded part of the teardrop).


• This will create the indentation at the top to make it look like a heart.


• When pinching use thumb and index finger.

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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Quilling Shape Teardrop or Raindrop Shape Instructions

The teardrop shape is used in a lot of flower designs and also when doing fill-in type work.

Instructions for making the Teardrop or Raindrop 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, and pinch the glued end, creating a point on one side and leaving a rounded end opposite the point.


• When pinching use thumb and index finger.

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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