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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 ...

6 Paper Quilling Designs Using Only the Basic Curved Teardrop / Paisley

 What is a paper quilled curved teardrop / paisley? How to make a curved teardrop / paisley Ways to use a curved teardrop / paisley Much more attitude Teardrops keep it straight, while curved teardrops bend the rules. Curved teardrops are basically teardrops but the pointy end is curved. Because of their curves, paisleys are more visually interesting than normal teardrops. Depending on how curved they are, curved teardrops can be used for anything from flower petals, to bird bodies, to eyebrows.  Basic process of quilling a curved teardrop / paisley 1. Use a toothpick to roll an entire paper strip 2. Expand to make a loose coil, then glue to secure it 3. With your thumb and index finger, pinch the top of the coil into a teardrop 4. Use your thumb and index finger to bend, or curve the pointy end of the teardrop to the left or right Note: Looser coils are easier to work with, and make bigger shapes. Tight coils are small, and you need to apply more force to make a curved teardr...