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6 Paper Quilling Designs Using Only The Basic Star

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 ...

7 Paper Quilling Designs Using Only The Basic Ghost / Letter D

What is a paper quilled ghost? How to make a ghost Ways to use a ghost These ghosts are not spooky Remember Pac Man ghosts, with their round heads and jagged bodies? Well, in paper quilling, the ghost shape is essentially like that. The ghost shape has only 2 points at the bottom. As with any other paper quilling shape, you can orient the ghost shape to form the letter D, or a smiling mouth.  Basic process of quilling a ghost 1. Use a toothpick to roll an entire paper strip 2. Expand to make a loose coil, then glue to secure it 3. Grab the bottom of the circle with both hands, and pinch downward to create an upside down U shape Note: Tighter coils make smaller ghost shapes, and looser coils make bigger ghost shapes. Looser coils are more difficult to work with and can be bent out of shape. Ways to use a ghost Ghost designs: -Use vibrant colors to create flower petals -Use white paper to create a toothy grin, or an angry grimace -Use pink paper to create an open mouth, or bear ears ...