Quilling Tools

Quilling is an art form that involves using strips of paper in various colors and shapes. Each strip is coiled in a specific way and glued to a surface, creating beautiful shapes such as flowers, birds, animals, and intricate patterns. The alternating colorful strips form impressive three-dimensional designs with unique artistry.

This technique is similar to origami and modular origami. The difference is that quilling involves all sorts of folding, curling, and shaping of the paper strips—modules. The shapes used in quilling range from large to very small, which are used for making the finest details.

What makes this art form special is the play of colors, the impressive craftsmanship, and the unique design. Quilling is one of the most captivating creative pursuits. In addition to producing beautiful results, it helps develop creative skills, imagination, fine motor skills, and patience.

Various sizes and colors of paper strips are used in quilling. Each strip is shaped to fit with other paper elements to form a three-dimensional image. When selecting materials, it’s best to use more flexible and pliable paper to curl and fold the strips easily.

Quilling requires different tools for curling and shaping the paper and special transparent glues for adhering to the finished paper shapes.

On EM ART you will find:

• rolling tools
• quilling templates
• cork pads for securing paper elements
• crimping tools

Types

We’ve curated a rich selection of essential quilling tools, especially for you!

In the category, you’ll find:

• Rulers and Quilling Templates with circles, shapes, and cork bases for various designs and sizes.
• Quilling Tools with plastic and metal handles for strips of various widths (up to 15 mm).
• 3D Quilling Tools.
• Specialty Quilling Equipment: Includes a deluxe crimper, fringe-cutting machine, quilling comb (12 cm), and a quilling board (105x105 mm) with 20 stainless steel pins.

Application

Quilling tools make this art form more accessible and streamline the creative process. Quilling can be used to make beautiful decorations, panels, three-dimensional figures, holiday decorations, and card and invitation embellishments.

Here we will explore the application of quilling tools:

1. Ruler with Templates

This ruler with templates is one of the most versatile quilling tools out there. It’s a combined tool that allows you to measure your paper and use the template shapes to outline and mark the images you want to create.

The rulers include a combination of letters, numbers, hearts, and geometric shapes.

This tool is often used in decorating cards and invitations for various occasions such as birthdays, name days, Valentine’s Day, baptisms, corporate parties, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter.

The template ruler is also handy for creating holiday decorations, scrapbooking notebooks, memory books, albums, mix media, quilling, collages, and various craft ideas.

This tool is great for people who aren’t good at drawing. With it, you can easily create clear shapes like animals, birds, and hearts to enhance the appearance of any card.

2. Template Ruler

These plastic rulers are marked with centimeter measurements and have a series of increasingly larger circles.

Their purpose is to make it easy to create circles from paper strips that can then be glued closely together to form a shape.

Quilling aims to tightly fit the paper strips so they form a picture. Every element must be aligned with the size of the surrounding strips.

With the help of these template rulers, you can create paper shapes that fit perfectly with each other. Each strip will follow the size of the surrounding strips.

3. Professional Rolling Tool

This is the main quilling tool, also known as an awl. It is used to roll paper strips, which are essential to quilling as the strips cannot be used unless they’re rolled.

Rolling tools come in two variations: with one or two awls, each creating a different curling effect. The tool can have a wooden or plastic handle.

To achieve interesting effects, use paper of different thicknesses, tightly coiled and loosely coiled strips, and intriguing folds.

Make sure the colors you choose complement each other. This will make your art stand out.

4. Spirograph Ruler

A spirograph ruler features two round openings and two or more movable elements. It is used to create unique colorful images of repeating geometric shapes.

The movable parts have holes where you place a pen, pencil, or marker. As you turn the base, the disc moves and the writing tool follows its path, tracing a spiral.

Spirograph rulers are used to create interesting geometric designs. The resulting shapes can be used as a base or guide onto which the quilling strips will be glued.

This tool is useful when making quilling shapes, helping you bring any idea to life with colorful paper strips.

5. Quilling Curling Base

The curling base is made of plastic and has a disc at one end with three circular slits.

This tool is used for curling quilling paper strips. Place the strips into the openings and leave them for a few seconds to take on the curved shape.

6. Professional Quilling Template

The professional quilling template is made of plastic and features concave half-spheres in various sizes. This template is used for sizing and rolling quilling strips.

The size of each half-sphere gradually increases, helping you create shapes that fit closely together.

Matching the size of neighboring elements in quilling is one of the most delicate aspects of the art. Each curled paper shape must correspond to the size of the one next to it. This results in a beautifully structured three-dimensional figure.

With quilling templates, it’s easy to create perfectly sized and shaped elements that fit seamlessly together.

7. Professional Quilling Comb

The comb is another tool used for curling paper strips, like the awl.

This tool helps you create not only paper circles but also allows you to curl the paper strips into various shapes. With it, you can make the most intricate spirals and unique lines.

The professional quilling comb can be used with strips of paper or cardboard in various colors.

8. Professional Quilling Template with Cork Base

These templates are specifically designed for quilling. They feature various shapes, such as squares, hearts, triangles, circles, drops, and semi-circles.

The template consists of two parts: a plastic template and a cork base. The two parts can be separated.

Use these templates to arrange paper strips in the desired shape without gluing them down. This way, you can preview the final design and swap elements around until you achieve the look you want.

Once you’re satisfied with the layout, you can transfer the paper strips to a base and glue them in the same order as they were on the cork template.

Quilling is a captivating art, perfect for all ages! It’s a beautiful, hands-on activity that sparks creativity, enhances dexterity and fuels the imagination.

If you haven’t tried crafting with paper strips yet, now’s the time! Find guides to explore techniques, strip preparation, and gluing methods.

Choose the right tools to bring your colorful creations to life!

Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this inspiring art form!

Prices

At EM ART, we keep prices accessible for all art lovers. Take advantage of our discounts on bulk purchases and special offers.

Prices vary based on the type and size of each item.

Why Choose EM ART?

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Enjoy frequent discounts, plus wholesale and retail options with special pricing for wholesale buyers.

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