More and more fans are appearing in a paper curling technique called quilling. The paintings made in this way are unusual and beautiful. They are not at all shameful to present as a gift, to decorate with them their home or workplace. Anyone can make such a masterpiece, the main thing is patience and a little practice.
Returning to the origins of this paper curling technique, it should be noted that it arose long ago, as far back as
medieval Europe. It got its name from the phrase “bird feather”, because just at the beginning of the 15th century, when the nuns created the medallions, paper with gilded edges was twisted at the tip of the pen. Going beyond the monasteries, quilling paintings began to be popular among the general population. But, as is often the case, all that is beautiful is expensive, and since paper was not affordable and did not differ in cheapness, only noble persons could afford to create such masterpieces.
In the conditions of modern reality, this art developed well in the West, but received a rebirth, having got to the East. It was there that connoisseurs of the beautiful gave the process of curling paper grace and lightness through the use of various devices, special material, and a creative approach to manufacturing. What was searched for in origami art for a long time is reflected in the quilling technique. The pictures created with its help, despite the external fragility, are strong enough. So, for example, if you put a cup on a quilling stand, then the pattern will not deteriorate at all, the paper will not wrinkle or bend. Of course, this is on condition that the craft will be made with high quality, and not through the sleeves. And even if you build a vase for sweets from the smallest curls, you can safely add contents to it, the risk of product breakdown is negligible.
In order to create beautiful quilling paintings, you need to learn this art. You can find and attend workshops, chat with those who are not new to this exciting enterprise. Each creative undertaking has its own little tricks, after familiarization with which the process of creating crafts will become more clear and understandable. At the very beginning of the journey, in addition to special paper, you will need tools - an awl, tweezers, scissors and glue.
Later, you can purchase a special set, which includes: a tool like an awl, stencils of a certain kind. When creating quilling paintings, the patterns of which are varied, depending on the preferences of the creator, one should not forget about accuracy. On how carefully the work will be completed, the final result is curled.
There are more than twenty ways to form the elements of the picture. A strip of paper folded into a roll can be squeezed, twisted more tightly, or, conversely, weaken the tension - such manipulations are performed depending on what the finished drawing will be.
Performing authoring quilling pictures, photographs can be shown to acquaintances with your work to colleagues in this most interesting occupation.