well recently, more Malaysian are now interested in quilling art. but i know, the limited tools inhibit most of us in trying it, sadly :'( did others {i.e. quillers from other country} face the same problem?
sample of complete quilling kit for beginner
if you read my 'about' page, you will know how i quill. i start fall in love in quilling and i don't care whether i have the tools or not. i immediately cut the quilling strips by ruler and razor, roll the strips by using my own fingers, and make flower fringe by using scissors. i even estimate the size by myself and after practicing for many years, my quilling skills improve from time to time.
as time goes by, i've done a lot of experiments and researches especially in finding the tools which can easily be found at stationary shop to replace the proper/ready quilling tools to help me ease the task in quilling. happily to share, below are some information on how to get those ready quilling tools and how to make your own if you can't find the supply:
Quilling Tool
for the quilling tool which is the needle/tool to roll the quilling strip, i don't use any until now. i already get use to roll the strips by using my own fingers. but if you wish to have it-for Malaysian, you can buy the tools from:
Scrapbook Memories Studio
Tropicana City Mall
L2-39a Level 2,
No 3, Jalan SS20/27,
47400 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.
Tel: 603 77250063, 77270062
Craft Haven
One Utama, Damansara,
Lot S211, 2nd Floor
Tel: 03-77273541
Art FriendThe Gardens @ Mid Valley City
Third Floor Lot T-213
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Tel: (603) 2284 7777 Fax: (603) 2284 7577
*source: kak Lin {tq!! ^^}
or, you may make ur own quilling tools! this new quilling artist, Azlina has share with her blog readers on how to make you own quilling tools by using bamboo stick. you must check it out! ;) : Handmade bamboo stick quilling tool. While Ina, in her blog. She share on how to do your own DIY quilling tool by using needle: DIY quilling tool made from a needle.
Quilling Strips
i never went to any of the above craft shop, but i hope they also provide quilling strips and other related tools. but, you also have second option: DIY! ^^ if you love clean cut of the strip, there are two option. first, by using ruler {i prefer metal ruler} and razor or craft knife such as rotary cutter to cut the strips. second, by using paper guillotine/trimmer. it surely can make the cutting process faster and even safer, which less dangerous for you precious fingers ;) the most commonly use is 3mm width of strip. oh, for the paper, i suggest to use 80gsm-110gsm paper.
or, you can use paper shredder! ^__^ i started using it since a year ago to make my task faster especially when i have lots of order during certain ocassion. but the cutting is not smooth. it will produce some pattern due to the shredder's blade. some people see it more artistic, and i agree too. but sometime, clean cut makes the quilling looks more elegant.
if you wish to buy the shredder, here are two type of paper shredder with reasonable price and suitable cutting width that are currently available: type 1 and type 2
Quilling Board
instead of using quilling board, you may have the above one ^^. i guess there's a ruler with only circle shape, but at this moment, i only found the above. hehe ;) this shape ruler can easily be found in most of stationary shop. as the above, just use the circle measurement, and make your own desired shape by pinch the rolled strip.
Glue
you also may wonder, what is the perfect glue to be used. previously, i use UHU Glue. the excess glue can be easily removed once you've sticked it on your card stock by using needle because it takes time to dry. but few weeks ago, i try to experiment the PVC glue {which is much cheaper} and found out that this glue is much more suitable than UHU glue. it dries fastly and clean! to have a clean work on your card, apply the glue by using paintbrush. try it out and you'll find that this method is more effective, fun, and easy- at least for me ;) if you have glue bottle/applicator with fine tip, you can use that one too. but {traditionally}, i still prefer using paintbrush :)
How To Quill
last but not least, here i share you one video for beginner.
p.s I: i suggest to you to practice quilling, estimate the size, and explore more tips by yourself. the more you practice, the more independant you are from using the tools. and of course, the more you figure out your own skills in making your quilling neat. practice makes perfect, aite? ;)
p.s II: here is one link i found that list down all the necessary tools for quilling. can you figure out how to 'DIY' those tools when you can't found the supply or to cut the cost? think creative! ;)
p.s III: to experienced quillers or anyone who involve in quilling art, more tips and ideas are welcomed. don't hesitate to share together by leaving your comments down here. i would like to learn some from you too! ;)
Scrapbook Memories Studio
Tropicana City Mall
L2-39a Level 2,
No 3, Jalan SS20/27,
47400 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.
Tel: 603 77250063, 77270062
Craft Haven
One Utama, Damansara,
Lot S211, 2nd Floor
Tel: 03-77273541
Art FriendThe Gardens @ Mid Valley City
Third Floor Lot T-213
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Tel: (603) 2284 7777 Fax: (603) 2284 7577
*source: kak Lin {tq!! ^^}
or, you may make ur own quilling tools! this new quilling artist, Azlina has share with her blog readers on how to make you own quilling tools by using bamboo stick. you must check it out! ;) : Handmade bamboo stick quilling tool. While Ina, in her blog. She share on how to do your own DIY quilling tool by using needle: DIY quilling tool made from a needle.
Quilling Strips
i never went to any of the above craft shop, but i hope they also provide quilling strips and other related tools. but, you also have second option: DIY! ^^ if you love clean cut of the strip, there are two option. first, by using ruler {i prefer metal ruler} and razor or craft knife such as rotary cutter to cut the strips. second, by using paper guillotine/trimmer. it surely can make the cutting process faster and even safer, which less dangerous for you precious fingers ;) the most commonly use is 3mm width of strip. oh, for the paper, i suggest to use 80gsm-110gsm paper.
or, you can use paper shredder! ^__^ i started using it since a year ago to make my task faster especially when i have lots of order during certain ocassion. but the cutting is not smooth. it will produce some pattern due to the shredder's blade. some people see it more artistic, and i agree too. but sometime, clean cut makes the quilling looks more elegant.
if you wish to buy the shredder, here are two type of paper shredder with reasonable price and suitable cutting width that are currently available: type 1 and type 2
Quilling Board
instead of using quilling board, you may have the above one ^^. i guess there's a ruler with only circle shape, but at this moment, i only found the above. hehe ;) this shape ruler can easily be found in most of stationary shop. as the above, just use the circle measurement, and make your own desired shape by pinch the rolled strip.
Glue
you also may wonder, what is the perfect glue to be used. previously, i use UHU Glue. the excess glue can be easily removed once you've sticked it on your card stock by using needle because it takes time to dry. but few weeks ago, i try to experiment the PVC glue {which is much cheaper} and found out that this glue is much more suitable than UHU glue. it dries fastly and clean! to have a clean work on your card, apply the glue by using paintbrush. try it out and you'll find that this method is more effective, fun, and easy- at least for me ;) if you have glue bottle/applicator with fine tip, you can use that one too. but {traditionally}, i still prefer using paintbrush :)
How To Quill
last but not least, here i share you one video for beginner.
p.s I: i suggest to you to practice quilling, estimate the size, and explore more tips by yourself. the more you practice, the more independant you are from using the tools. and of course, the more you figure out your own skills in making your quilling neat. practice makes perfect, aite? ;)
p.s II: here is one link i found that list down all the necessary tools for quilling. can you figure out how to 'DIY' those tools when you can't found the supply or to cut the cost? think creative! ;)
p.s III: to experienced quillers or anyone who involve in quilling art, more tips and ideas are welcomed. don't hesitate to share together by leaving your comments down here. i would like to learn some from you too! ;)
21 comments:
Is the quilling stripes can be made using anysort of paper?
sure you can, bea :) but make sure it's not to thick or too thin. i suggest you experiment yourself which one suit to your fingers and stabil when they are pasted or stand on the card.
For u what type of paper do u use? is 80gsm paper can ??
personally i use various type. i just love colours so much so i don't really stick in one type :) 80gsm is okay.
Thanks As. Will try them out but ur creations realy amaze me dear..
thank you too, bea :D
You are so right Asma' about inprovising when you don't have the "right" tool. Any tool (whether it be your hand or something bought) can be the right tool if it works for you. A while back I bought a fringer after getting tired of doing the hand cuts down the side of the paper and you know what...I don't like it. I never use it and still cut by hand. Rolling by hand is not something I have mastered yet. We are spoiled in North America with getting all the quilling tools we need. Now I know we don't need them at all...and you have proven that. I love the look that a shredder makes and even though I can go down the street to buy pre-cut quilling paper I am looking for a shredder now.
Thanks for your post today, it was very informative
cheryl dear, thank you so much for your sharing! :D i really hope quillers can give some of thier opinion and experience in using ready tools since i never had oppoturnity to use them. so that newbies can get some ideas here.
after all, not in quilling only, but i can see in most of other craft field as well, the materials are way too expensive in it somehow kills the desire of being creative and expressing our imagination.
i hope others can share more with us here soon. until then, all the best in your shredder hunting! ;)
kak as..as a beginner ingat nak cube dulu gune ketas beli sendiri..ermm..panjang ketas yg nak di gulung tu standard size A4 paper ke??tgk kat blog u and others mcm lebih panjang je..tgh cube2 ni..any advice?
hi as :) you can always adjust the size to be longer and shorter depends on what size of quilling item you wanna make. to make it shorter, of courselah gunting jek ;) to make it longer, tampalkan hujung stip dengan strip yang lain. as easy as that. lepas dah gulung, tak nampak pun kesan sambungan tu ;)
ouh..just as i thought..tapi better tnye kat yg lebih pengalaman like u..thnks ya..
salam sis..i dah cube2 buat ..hihi..sgt xkemas dan xcantik..quilling tools i wat ikut care kak lin [lidi satay i kerat ujung] and paper shredder xde, so wat garisan and potong satu2 kertas..ade jenis2 tertentu ke utk kertas?and agak2 leh x i beli online paper shredder tu dari u? cos i never been to any craft store u mentioned..hurmm ..
jenis² tertentu, for me my self, i just do with any type of paper. cuma make sure it's no too thick nor too thin. shredder pun i beli online. ad link dia kat entri kat atas ni. cbe as tengok bebetul ;) hee~
ouh..yes..i missed that one..thanks As
hmmm ada tak kawan2 lelaki yang wat benda nie? saja jer tanya :D
howiseeit: ada :) but not many ^^
Hi...
i just want to share with you Malaysia Quilling online store where you can get all you need on quilling in the online store. they ship within one day upon received payment. You can start quilling within the next day. and the tools are high quality imported from US. Thanks happy quilling. i hope this will solve the problem that faced by Malaysian Quiller....
check out www.aifel.com
As..thanks a lot to u...coz all infomation i'll get from here....
As..thanks a lot to u...coz all infomation i'll get from here....
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how much the cm that I can use? Are the 2 cm is okay to build the quilling?
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