How to Quill Paper Flowers

Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Cut strips of paper. Start with two strips of paper. One strip will be wide, about 3/8 inch. Another strip will be narrow, about 1/8 inch.
2

Make fringe. Take the wider strip of paper and cut slits perpendicular to the long edge. Make sure to cut within 1/8 of an inch of the long edge. Try to make sure the slits are evenly spaced. Making cuts in the paper provides flexibility.
3

Secure the two strips of paper with glue. Align the narrow strip of paper to the long edge (the non-fringe side) as you will want to have a continuous line. Apply glue to the paper with a toothpick.
4

Thread the narrow strip of paper through the eye of the slotted tool. Hold the slotted tool with one hand. Start twisting the tool so the paper forms a coil. Use your other hand to guide the paper.
5

Apply glue to the loose end to secure the coil. Applying glue will make removing the slotted tool easier.
6

Remove the coil from the slotted tool.
7

Allow the glue on the paper to air dry.
8

Shape the flower. Hold the base of the blower with one hand. Gently push the petals back with the other hand.
9

Use a felt tip pen to color the edges of the quilled flower (optional).