- What is a paper quilled arrowhead
- How to make a paper quilled arrowhead
- Ways to use an arrowhead
While paper quilled arrows can vary from thick to thin, arrowheads can only have one shape. Arrowheads always form a thin diamond shape, much like a crystal. If you're looking to practice paper quilling, try making lots of arrowheads first. Experiment with different sizes, paper types, multiple colors, and multiple patterns to decide which type of paper quilling collage suits your fancy.
Basic process of paper quilling an arrowhead
1. Use a toothpick to roll up an entire paper strip
2. Slide the coil off the toothpick, then expand to make a loose coil
3. Glue the remaining end of the paper to the coil, to secure it
4. First pinch one side of the coil, then pinch both sides of the coil, to form an arrowhead shape <>
Note: Unlike most other loose coil, irregular paper quilling shapes, it's easy to make arrowheads the same shape and size. There can be some variation, but once you get the hang of it, arrowheads can be mass produced. Simply roll longer or shorter paper strips to adjust the size of the arrowhead.
Arrowhead designs
-Use green paper to make leaves
-Use purple, red, orange, blue, etc. to make flower petals or crystals
-Use dark grey, black, or metallic paper to make weapons/tools (like kunai, hookshot/drills)
-Use white paper to make fangs/claws
-Use natural colors like white, brown, or black to make feathers
-Use multi-color strips to make multi-color metals, or peacock feathers
-Use foil to make earrings
Paper quilled arrowheads are a great shape to use for beginners. They are easy to make consistently, and they look good by themselves or as a large group pattern. If you have extra paper quilling strips leftover from a project, try quilling the extra strips into arrowheads and making a collage. And don't forget to experiment with multi-color strips, to make arrowheads look even cooler!