Paper Quilling for the first time

As a beginner to quilling I actually thought that quilling was simply 3mm paper and a quilling tool. Thankfully I ordered a few books that put me straight. This book starts with the very basics. How to make quilled shapes, types and sizes of paper and other tools. This is the first time that I am introduced to a fringer, a crimper, paper punches and a pick comb. Quilling was becoming complicated. I was extremely frustrated when it came to making paper flowers using a quilling tool but by the time that I got to husking I was at the point where I wanted to get it right and to learn the proper techniques. No more lopsided flowers for me.Beyond the basics introduces Christmas ornaments and quilled letters. Animals, crosses and minature figurines to a limited degree.This book didn't cover enough of the basics for me. Not because it was insufficient in itself but because it had suddenly openned up a whole new world of awareness and creativity. I wanted to learn more and more. Quilling was no longer about just creating shapes but how shapes and colour work together, presentation and creative expression.For a total beginner like myself this book has clear explanations and many pictures. It is a great aid and a good start.

Having recently decided to take up quilling after giving it some real thought (honestly, 2 weeks of watching online tutorials) I knew that I needed some inspiration and some instructions in a less digital format. Somehow whilst a video gives you the information you need it doesn't hold my concentration in the same way as the printed page. Having read reviews this looked like being an excellent resource.I am thrilled to report that those reviews are not wrong.There is a plethora of information in this book and it really does give you the basics. Some good tips for fixing unevenly roiled coils and clear pictorials for shaping the coils once rolled. Covers how to use the various tools and the best paper sizes to use depending on your intended use for the finished project. Even better, it covers more than just rolled coil quilling. There are sections dealing with comb quilling (looks relatively simple and gives some beautiful results) and also husking (looks a touch complicated).Some nice little projects to get you started and that use a variety of shapes and techniques in each one. Clear templates for you to trace are provided and there are also suggestions for tweaks you can make to the individual designs to personalise the end result.Gorgeous pictures of the authors finished works are provided and these are not just for the projects but also a gallery of what you can achieve if you just let your imagination lose. The 3D tableaux are incredibly stunning and it is hard to believe that they are simply made from paper.A beautiful book packed full of inspiration and a depth of knowledge about the subject that really invigorates the beginner to this craft. I can't wait to start working my way through basic coiling and shape making!

This gave me the help I needed to understand quilling as this is becoming a popular craft and thought I would give it a go, great presents for birthdays and Christmas

I've used this for years to attaching cutting dies in place. It's easily removed with no residue

I AM A BEGINNER AND THIS BOOK WAS VERY HELPFUL GLAD THAT I PICKED IT TO HELP ME GET STARTED

The delivery was SO quick ! Absolutely brilliant purchase 5 stars ;)Thank you

Lots of useful information for learning a new craft.

Good value for being second hand. Quality is good