1. Quilling Board
A quilling board ensures that all of your spirals are the same size since quilling requires rolling strips of paper into spirals. You can roll a tight coil and then let it open up to any of the circles on the board.
Straight pins are used by some quillers to secure pieces to the board. The huge free space on the right is where you may play around with alternative designs of the fundamental forms.
You might be able to get away with building your own quilling board if you're just getting started and want to produce extremely simple designs.
2. Slotted Quilling Tool
When producing quilling designs, most individuals like to roll their paper strips with a slotted-end tool. When you spin the tool to produce a coil, you can insert one end of the paper through the slot.
Regular weight paper strips will work with all slotted instruments. However, if you want to deal with cardstock weight paper, you may have difficulty fitting it inside the slot. Choose a slotted tool with a little bigger opening so that you can deal with heavier weight papers.
3. Paper Quilling Strips
Paper quilling strips are available in pre-cut bundles or cut lengths in transparent plastic tubes. These quilling paper strips have been specially cut. They are a lighter weight paper that is simple to roll, glue, and adhere to your creations.
You may easily cut your own paper strips using scrapbooking items such as patterned paper or cardstock. Cardstock is somewhat more difficult to roll, but it produces really powerful designs that are suitable for scrapbooks and greeting cards.
4. Liquid Glue
When you have a coiled coil of the desired size for your design, apply a dot of liquid glue to secure it in place. Look for glue with a pen-size aperture so you can apply it straight on the paper strip.
Pour a little amount of liquid glue onto a disposable plate or piece of paper. Apply a dot of glue to your paper strip using a toothpick.
5. Piercer Tool and Tooth Picks
If your paper is too thick for a slotted tool, you may roll your paper strips with a paper piercing tool or even a toothpick. Toothpicks are also useful for applying liquid glue.
