How to make a postcard in the technique of quilling, step by step instruction with a photo
Techniques for needlework always help expressthemselves through creativity. One of the most simple and beautiful techniques is quilling. Quilling is the art of paper twisting, the result of which are elegant lacework from the most common paper.
Quilling creates independent products oruse as an ornament for postcards, festive packaging or other artistic products. Knowing the basic principles and figures in the quilling technique, you can create a variety of different shapes of a variety of subjects. One of the simple works for beginners in this technique is the design of the postcard.
Postcard decoration in quilling technique
To decorate the cards you will need:
A needle for quilling, which can be replaced with a toothpick, an awl or a spoke.
Paper for quilling white color 0.5 cm wide and 28 centimeters long. TO
lei for paper. Adhesive mini-points.
Postcard paper or thin cardboard.
Step-by-step instruction:
A strip of quilling paper should be applied to a toothpick or quilling needle. Screw the strip around, creating a tight spiral.
To make the spiral dense, hold the strip with your fingers. Hold the spiral tightly with your fingers, remove the paper from the instrument.
Slightly dissolve the spiral so that its diameter increases by a third. Fix the tip of the helix with glue.
Fingers squeeze the workpiece from one side to form a drop. Make a few more drops - flower petals.
Make two sheets - blanks, bent from twoparties. Make one round billet - the core of the flower. In the middle of the received element, attach a glue point, or anoint a small amount of glue for paper.
Attach the elements to the postcard, formingflower, adding to its curved stalk. A delicate lace flower, twisted from paper, perfectly complements the greeting card on any of the special occasions.
Having spent a little time and working stuff, you can give your work a unique style and personality.
Author: Katerina Sergeenko
