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Quilling is the art of rolling, coiling, and shaping small strips of paper to create a cohesive three-dimensional design.
Two 6" x 6" Greeting cardcard templates with coordinating envelopes and blank inserts. Certified by the Fair Trade Federation.
Tools included: quilling pen, paper cutter, tweezers, instruction manual and ample paper strips to allow forlearning
Included with purchase: Access codeto view an online tutorial video specifically for the designs provided in this kit!
Glue not included (standard school glue is recommended).

Description

Quilling is the art of rolled, shaped, and glued paper that results in creating a unified, decorative design. The name quilling is thought to come from the origin of the art; birds' feathers, or quills, were used to coil the strips of paper around. The art of quilling has been around for centuries, with a remarkably varied historical background spanning across continents. The birth of quilling is a bit unclear, with opinions regarding this differing depending on the source. Popular opinion suggests that it was first seen in ancient Egypt, where certain filigree-type art inspired more modern quilling years later. Quilling has persevered through time, most notably making its mark throughout the eastern world. During the Renaissance, nuns and monks would roll gold-gilded paper trimmed from books to adorn religious objects, mimicking costly gold filigree. In later years, quilling continued to be practiced throughout Europe as it caught on as a leisurely activity for affluent women. They would adorn objects such as picture frames, baskets, and jewelry boxes. Today, quilling is resurfacing again as a more accessible, affordable hobby for people of every age and background.