- What is a paper quilled ring
- How to make a paper quilled ring
- Ways to use a ring
The one shape to rule them all
At first glance, rings seems to have only one purpose. But rings are more than just a circle shape. You can make an outline around other shapes, and rings can be pinched into all the other paper quilling shapes. Make sure to experiment with paper quilled rings - you won't regret it!
Basic process of paper quilling a ring
1. Use a PEN/handle of a paper quilling needle (not toothpick) to roll up an entire paper strip
2. Slide the ring off the pen, and glue both loose ends to the ring to secure them (or expand the ring to make it larger, then glue it)
Note: Gluing the ring immediately creates a small ring. Small rings are very sturdy, and can't be pinched into too many different shapes. Expanding the ring makes it bigger, but also less robust. Big rings may not keep their shape, but can be pressed into many different quilling shapes.
Ring designs
-Use black paper to make eyes, or the outlines of round eyes
-Use yellow paper to make the center of a flower
-Use metallic paper, or foil, to make golden rings
-Use the ring as an outline, and place other paper quilling shapes inside (can be circles, anything)
-Use light blue paper, or holofoil paper to make bubbles
If you want to create a tight outline around a paper quilling shape, you should wrap a strip of paper around that shape. And if you want to create a solid outline of a shape, then use paper quilled rings. This solid outline can then be filled with smaller paper quilled shapes for a puzzle piece kind of look. Paper quilled rings look good by themselves or with other shapes, so give them a try!