How many types of paper quilling are there?
There are many types of paper quilling, each suitable for different flower patterns and purposes, including:
- Chinese paper quilling: This type of paper is stiff and suitable for making flowers that require high stiffness, such as large sunflower quilling. Chinese paper quilling is quite popular and affordable, costing only 15k/m2.
- Korean paper quilling: This paper is very soft, silky, and pleasant to touch, making it suitable for making small paper flowers like paper rose and paper tulip.
- Italian paper quilling: Its special feature is the thick fibers, but the advanced coloring formula prevents it from fading over time. Both Korean and Italian paper quilling have a common price of 18k/m2, so make sure to consider the price carefully before buying.
Since there are many types of paper quilling, it can be used to make various flower patterns. Almost all common flowers can be made from paper quilling, but it depends on the skill and craftsmanship of the quiller. To make beautiful paper quilled flowers, artisans not only need to go through training but also need to incorporate emotions and feelings into each fold and crease. That’s true art.
There are many types of handmade flowers made from paper. You can refer to some unique and natural paper quilling flower-making methods right here!
How to Make a Paper Quilled Rose
A rose symbolizes love in a relationship, and on significant days, couples exchange roses to express their love. However, fresh roses do not last long and do not have uniqueness. That’s why making paper quilled roses is a great idea, especially on holidays when paper quilled roses are always in high demand. Paper quilled roses come in many different colors and styles, but the important thing is that they can be preserved for a long time, making them a popular choice for many people.
Materials
- Quilling paper in your preferred color
- Thin wire, paper cutting scissors
- Green paper tape for the stem
Steps
Step 1: Cut the quilling paper into long strips about 6-10 cm wide (cut along the width of the paper).
Step 2: Fold a small tip at the end of the strip and twist it along the edge of the paper. Twist it once every 2 cm, repeating until the entire length of the strip.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
At the end, twist it into a circle and tuck the end inside to finish.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
Step 3: Starting from the twisted circle end, secure the paper quills around the wire stem, making the petals close together. Make sure to secure it tightly to avoid loosening.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
Step 4: Tie it together with thread or thin wire. Use your hands to bend the petals to look as natural as possible.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
Step 5: Finally, use wax string to tightly wrap from the tied part of the flower to the end of the stem. Similarly for other flowers. Then, place it in a glass vase, choosing a suitable height for the flower stem. You can also create different shades of flowers.
A cute quilled rose bouquet, looks like real!
How to Make a Paper Quilled Tulip
Materials
- Quilling paper in your preferred colors
- A small piece of wire to use as the stem
- A candy (or a round object) to make the flower’s center
- Green wax for the stem
- Double-sided tape, pliers, scissors
Steps
Step 1: Use quilling paper in your preferred color and cut it into strips, approximately 20x2cm in size, to make the petals.
Step 2: Fold the strip in half lengthwise and twist it at the edge to form a petal. Fold at intervals of about 2cm to create the twist. Repeat until the entire length of the strip is used.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
At the end, twist it into a circle and tuck the end inside to finish.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
Step 3: Began from the twisted circle end, wrap the quilled paper around the wire stem, making the petals close together. Remember to wrap it tightly to avoid loosening, which may lead to the petals falling off.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
Step 4: Tie the quilled paper flower to the wire stem with thread or thin wire. Use your hands to curve the petals and make them look as natural as possible.
How to make a beautiful quilled rose
Step 5: Finally, use wax string to tightly wrap the quilled paper flower and the wire stem. Similarly for other flowers. Then, place it in a glass vase, choosing a suitable height for the flower stem.
A cute quilled rose bouquet, looks like real!
How to Make a Paper Quilled Water Lily
Materials
– Quilling paper in multiple colors: pink, green, white
– Wire stem
– Adhesive
– Scissors
– Green tape
Steps
Step 1: Cut the quilling paper into long strips about 9cm x 40cm in size. Then, fold the edge of the paper down about 3cm. Use your thumb and index finger to gently curl the edge of the paper to create a curved shape.
Step 2: Take a thin wire and cut it into a length of about 20cm. Bend a small section of the wire down about 2cm using pliers. Place the wire end into the folded part of the paper strip. Roll the paper strip around the wire, securing it with adhesive.
Step 3: Cut and shape another strip of paper in a different color to create the outer petals of the water lily. Use adhesive to attach the petals to the center of the flower.
Step 4: Cut a piece of green paper strip and fold it in half. Use scissors to cut out a leaf shape. Attach the leaf to the wire stem using green tape.
How to Make a Paper Quilled Sunflower
Materials
- Quilling paper in multiple shades of yellow and brown
- Thick wire for the stem
- Adhesive
- Scissors
Steps
1. Cut the quilling paper into long strips, varying the shades of yellow and brown to create a realistic sunflower appearance.
2. Use adhesive to attach the yellow and brown strips together to form the petals. Start with the yellow strips on the outside and gradually add brown strips towards the center.
3. Once the petals are formed, use adhesive to attach them to the thick wire stem.
4. Shape and bend the wire to create a natural look for the stem.
Simple and Beautiful Paper Quilling Handmade Flower Tutorial
Tissue paper flowers are made from crinkled paper, which gives them a light bounce on the petals. This characteristic makes them more realistic compared to smooth or silk paper. Tissue paper flowers look vibrant and very lifelike, if you don’t examine them closely, you might not be able to tell the difference.
