- What is a paper quilled star
- How to make a star
- Ways to use a star
Just like real life stars
Paper quilled stars can be swirly and beautiful like the galaxies in the universe. On the other hand, quilled stars are just as volatile and unpredictable as real stars. If not prepared correctly, stars can end up looking like squares, or arrows, or just blobs. But don't worry; this tutorial will cover the do's and don'ts of paper quilling a star.
Basic process of paper quilling a star
1. With a toothpick, roll up a strip of paper
2. Always expand to make a loose coil, then glue to secure the coil
3. Pinch the top of the coil, then pinch the left side of the coil two times, for a total of 3 points
4. Pinch the right side of the coil two times for a total of 5 points, or a star
Note: Stars are very irregular, and difficult to make consistently. It might take some practice to make them the way you want. For best results, roll strips of paper longer than 11", so the star looks like a star and not a blob. And remember: don't make the coil too loose, and don't pinch the star too much, or it won't look like a star anymore.
Ways to use a star
Star designs:
-Use white paper to make stars in a galaxy
-Use yellow paper to make stars, like Sonic's spring, or King Dedede's mallet
-Use gold paper to make metallic stars, like Anya's Stella Star
-Use dark orange paper to make Dragon Ball stars
-Use orange paper to make the center of a flower (and combine with teardrops of another color, for the petals)
When paper quilling stars, make sure to go slowly and carefully. After pinching the first three points, try to lock the left side in place with your left hand, and then pinch the 2 points on the right side. To make the cleanest, well-defined stars, use more paper and loose coils. If you must make small stars, try using tweezers for more precision.