- What is a paper quilled arrow
- How to make a paper quilled arrow
- Ways to use an arrow
One shape with many forms
Although arrows are made with loose coils, they are easy to make consistently. I made three different kinds of arrows: thick arrow, thin arrow, and asymmetric arrow. Because arrows are a cinch to make, and can be adjusted into many other forms, arrows are a must in every paper quiller's toolkit. Read on and learn about this excellent paper quilling shape.
Basic process of paper quilling an arrow
1. Use a toothpick to roll an entire paper strip
2. Always expand to make a loose coil, then glue to secure it
3. First pinch the coil into a teardrop
4. Place the round part of the teardrop face up, then press the toothpick down in the center, and pinch the three points to form an arrow
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| How to make a thin arrow |
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| How to make a thick arrow |
Note: The harder you press down with the toothpick, the thinner the arrow will be. Thin arrows are practically like the letter V. When you lightly press down with the toothpick, you will make thick arrows. Both thick and thin arrows are useful for different situations.
Arrow designs
-Use purple paper to make flower petals
-Use green paper to make the uppermost part of a flower stem/the part of the stem closest to the flower
-Use black paper to make eyebrows
-Use light blue paper to make a bow
-Use red-orange paper to make part of Victini, the pokemon
-Use light brown paper to make a tuft of hair
-Use white paper to make wings, fangs, claws, or scales
After making an arrow, they can be curved slightly. But don't get too carried away, or you won't have an arrow anymore! Thin arrows are best used for outlines, while thick arrows are best used for patterns like scales. Spice up your next paper quilling project with an arrow!