Miniature Quilling

Issue 20

(Reviewed together with Three-Dimensional Quilling by Jane Jenkins)

Three-Dimensional Quilling and Miniature Quilling are two of the latest titles from Search Press for your curly creations.

In Three-Dimensional Quilling, Jane Jenkins shows how to master the technique in this informative and inspiring book. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions explain how to make the basic coils required, and five fabulous projects show how to create quirty 3D characters. Learn how to make fun finger puppets, a long-legged frog, a wonderfully curly poodle, a fairy and an angel!

Then through the exquisite art of miniature quilling, Diane Boden Crane shows you how to make minutely detailed fairies, flowers, butterflies and even chocolates - suitable for both beginners and experienced quillers.

Sept 07

For small, but perfectly formed quilled shapes take a look at Diane Boden Crane's latest book. The book features step-by-step photographs and clear instructions for making a whole host of quilled items from flowers and leaves to chocolates and fairies. The miniature quilled shapes can be incorporated into all sorts of craft projects such as cards, gifts box, tags and bags.

Sept 07

Quilling originated in Ancient Egypt, when people rolled papyrus strips on feather quills to imitate expensive filigree work. It has been around ever since, and now that papercrafts are enjoying such popularity is popular once more. This book shows you how to quill - in miniature!

Most quillers will be familiar with the standard width 3mm papers, but this book uses the 2mm and narrower types. There are some truly impressive pieces in here, which makes it not perhaps the first choice for the novice quiller but there are already plenty of books available teaching the basics. To be fair, this book also shows you how to start from scratch and in some detail, so if you are a beginner and like to work small then this might be the book to get your creative juices flowing. I like the way that it is not just about cards, but shows many ways of making more 3-dimensional pieces such as flower fairies, angels for the Christmas tree, and those wonderfully realistic chocolates on the cover. Attach them to cards, boxes or anything else that takes your fancy - this book encourages you to use your imagination. In typical Search Press style this book also contains many staged photographs showing in some detail how to make each piece, so good results are possible with the right amount of care and some practice. This is a lovely book, one of the best I have seen on quilling and the only one I have seen on using the narrower strips.

Nov 07

If you're looking for a new papercraft challenge, then try miniature quilling for size! The cover is tempting enough with quilled chocs that are so real you'll want to fashion some yourself. Other yummy quilled goodies include fairies, petite butterflies and mini flower cards. With a bit of practise you'll soon be coiling up your own quilled masterpieces. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to get started with easy to follow photos to guide you. This is a great book for those of you who have already discovered quilling and are now looking for new ideas!