Flowers in quilling technique

Currently, spectacular flower arrangements made using the quilling technique are very popular. In this way, you can get a very beautiful and attractive product that can become a decoration for many interiors. Often this technique is used to complement greeting cards, boxes and other similar items. In today's article we will take a closer look at the flowers made according to the quilling scheme.

Flowers made using the quilling technique can turn out to be very original, bright and lush, if the user made them correctly. To do this, you must strictly follow some simple rules that will ensure you get an excellent result. Let's get acquainted with them.

• It is necessary to take into account the fact that quilling itself is a creative process that requires maximum care and thoroughness in the actions of the master. To get better compositions, it’s better to get the necessary skills first. Only after this will the flowers turn out to be quite attractive and correct, and it will not take too much time for this. You just need to be patient.
• The main requirement in the production of decorative flowers is accuracy. No matter how bold and unusual the master's idea may be, in any case it must be done carefully.
• The paper parts from which the beautiful flowers are made will be very small. The master must prepare in advance enough free space for all stages of work, otherwise many details can simply be lost.
• When gluing paper floral elements, be sure to make sure that all the components are glued tightly, to the end. Only then can they be attached directly to the prepared base.
• Do not use too much PVA glue when working with paper flower arrangements. Even if there is not much of it, all the necessary parts will be able to hold together normally without it.
• Try not to skimp on special tools that come in handy for proper quilling. Only with such devices, you will make the most neat and attractive flowers, and the master will not spend too much time.
• There is no need to rush into this kind of creative work. Quilling should bring pleasure to the master. In addition, if you act in a hurry, you can face a lot of errors, which in the end you still have to eliminate or even redo many of the details of the composition.
• To make spectacular flowers according to the quilling scheme, you must use high-quality paper. The material should not be overly thin or damaged.

To create beautiful flowers or even whole bouquets using the quilling technique, the master must prepare all the necessary materials and tools, without which the work will be impossible. Let's take a look at what you need.

• Paper strips. You can make such parts yourself from high-quality colored paper, or you can buy them ready-made. The weight level of the paper should be 120 g / m2 or more. sq.
• Special device for preparing bales.
• Glue (PVA is suitable) or a high-quality glue gun.
• Stencil ruler.
• Tweezers and scissors.
• Safety pins.
• Stationery knife.
• Ruler.
• The basis for gluing different parts of the flower arrangement.

A stencil ruler in this case will be necessary in order to be able to produce parts of the same size. When picking up tweezers and scissors, it is recommended to give preference to tools with pointed edges. They will be needed to prepare a neat and beautiful fringe, as well as the exact arrangement of flowers in a single composition.

Safety pins are used to fasten different parts of the craft as they are glued. This is usually done to make the whole composition more reliable and accurate. It is better not to use a cork mat as a base for the subsequent gluing of the remaining components, since the paper components will not normally adhere to it.

Voluminous crafts made using the quilling technique can be created even by novice users. The composition can be as complex or quite simple. Consider step by step diagrams of different methods of making such beauty.

The easiest way is to do simple crafts with your own hands. This is an excellent base for novice craftsmen who still need to gain the proper experience and get used to carrying out such work. Let's take a step-by-step example of creating a small masterpiece.

• First you need to prepare the petals. To do this, you need to take 2 strips with a width of 10 mm. Materials can have different shades. They are glued to each other. If there are 10 petals in the flower, then the strips will be needed in the amount of 10 pieces.
• Wrap each of the 2-colored stripes in twisted spirals with a diameter of 2 cm. Then clamp them tightly so that they can form a peculiar shape of the eye.
• In order for the petal to take on an unusual shape, you will need to twist its 1 end using a thin and sharp object (an awl or a toothpick will do). After that, the petal will be ready. The same should be done for the remaining 19 petals.
• You can make several such flowers, and then use them to decorate a photo frame, postcard or other base that the user chooses.

Using the quilling technique, you can easily and quickly make not only various wildflowers, for example, cornflower, but also more elegant roses. Oddly enough, they are almost the easiest to make. Consider the description of creating such a composition.

• Take a piece of paper of the desired shade (white, pink, red). Draw spirals with 5 curls on it. Next, along the drawn lines, cut out these elements.
• Taking a special tool with a metal rod and a slot, the cut out spiral strip will need to be twisted into a bud. It is better to fasten the edges with glue.
• In a similar way, it is possible to make several buds, and then assemble them into an elegant composition (bouquet), make a panel from it, place it in a special pot or basket - the choice is up to the master.

Many people find it difficult to make interesting flower arrangements and paintings, consisting of volumetric elements. Compositions can be made in almost any style and color. The main thing is to follow all the points of the plan. Let's analyze the first master class on creating a beautiful picture with voluminous flowers.

• You will need 27 strips of a light pink shade. Their width should be 2 mm, and their length should be 15 cm. Additionally, it will be necessary to prepare darker stripes, the width of which will also be 2 mm.
• For 1 flower, you will need to form a kind of "drop" rolls in the amount of 2 pieces. The diameter of 2 of them should be 5 mm, and 3 more pieces should be 6 mm.
• Then all the components need to be glued together.
• Wrap the blanks as carefully as possible with light pink stripes, glue the edges. You can wrap them 2 times for more security.
• Glue the pieces of flowers to a solid and secure base. Additionally, the composition should be decorated with leaves, also made using the quilling technique. Various decorative elements, for example, beads, will also be useful.

A voluminous orchid using the quilling technique can turn out to be very beautiful. Let's see how to make it right.

• You need to prepare 1 element for the peephole and 2 crescent-shaped parts (it is advisable to take white stripes). These components must be glued together. As a result, you should get a small petal. There will be 2 such petals.
• Next, you need to prepare a larger petal. To do this, you need to take one more "eye" detail, 4 "crescents". They also need to be glued together. You should also prepare the "wave" part.
• From a tightly twisted small roll, you need to make a small cone.
• Before assembling the flower, carefully tint the cone with a red stamp pad.
• Next, assemble the structure. Glue the largest piece of paper to the inside of the tapered piece. Glue 2 smaller petals on top. Then paste the “wave” elements, and in the center - a tinted cone.

If you decide to make stylish flowers using the quilling technique with your own hands, you should arm yourself with some useful recommendations regarding this creative work.

• If you want to form more spectacular and catchy flowers that will attract more attention, it is advisable to use multi-colored strips of paper. At the same time, the combination of various curls and twisted elements will give the craft a truly amazing and original look.
• If, in the course of work, it suddenly turned out that the strips are of insufficient length, you should not be alarmed.In this case, you can connect the short piece to another strip by dripping a little glue. The elements will need to be pressed so that they "hook" better and there is no noticeable transition.
• There is nothing wrong with being carried away by quilling for both a child and an adult. This lesson will contribute to the development of your own creativity, fine motor skills. Such a hobby will definitely not bring harm.
• All paper parts from which you planned to make flowers must be cut out as carefully and slowly as possible. Try not to cut off excess areas, do not accidentally tear the paper. Such flaws will be immediately visible on the craft, even if you try to hide them.
• It is recommended to place all the tools with which you will work next to you before starting the process. Then, if necessary, you do not have to look for the necessary device, climbing on cabinets and drawers in the house (a lot of time is spent on this).
• Flowers using the quilling technique can be made not only to prepare a spectacular gift, but also to decorate your own home interior. For example, a large picture with a lush flower arrangement of buds of harmonious colors will look elegant and unusual at home. Such decor will definitely make the interior unique, non-standard.
• If you cannot or do not have enough free time to prepare all the components for the craft yourself, you can buy a ready-made set in the store. Typically, these kits are sold at retail outlets with craft and art supplies. Here you can pick up all the necessary components of any colors and shades.
• You should not start learning the art of quilling by immediately grabbing at complex compositions. First, study in detail the instructions for making simple options, "fill your hand" on such products. Otherwise, in the future, you risk losing all desire to do this in the future.
• Try not to buy paper that is too stiff or too soft. It will be very difficult to work with such materials, and the flowers themselves risk being unattractive.
• It is recommended to use high-quality and fast-drying glue with a thick and dense consistency. It is most convenient to use the options equipped with thin nozzles on the spout, thanks to which you can strictly dose the amount of added adhesive.
• It is not recommended to immediately start making flowers without having a plan for future work at hand. First, the master must prepare a detailed drawing, which will contain an approximate diagram of the future craft. Without this, the product may not turn out the way the user intended.

Flowers made using the popular quilling technique can become a real interior decoration. With such accessories, the environment is able to sparkle with new colors. In addition, such crafts turn out to be very curious gifts or elements of their decoration. Let's consider some beautiful and high-quality works.

• A lush bouquet, consisting of "fluffy" buds of white and pale pink shades, will look bright if you supplement it with large green leaves and smaller flowers in the background. All this beauty will be especially attractive if made in a voluminous snow-white vase with golden lines.

• An interior decoration can be a composition consisting of white, blue and yellow buds surrounded by dark green leaves. To complete the craft, use the image of a rounded vase with discreet patterns.

• In a tall vase of pastel shade, you can place neat flowers using the quilling technique, kept in pink, beige, white colors.It is worth supplementing them with long "twigs" with leaves of light green and dark green shades.

• As mentioned above, rosettes loved by many people are among the easiest to make. You can combine several of these flowers in scarlet and pale pink and attach homemade green stems to them. It is permissible to place such a delicate decoration in a neat glass vase with transparent walls.

For information on how to make a flower using the quilling technique, see the next video.