Quilled Magnets Inspiration by DT Priyadarshini

Hello everyone,

I am here with a new inspiration post for you all. Since May is a holiday month filled with summer camps and fun, my inspiration today will be quilled magnets. I started quilling a few years ago and have only enjoyed and loved it ever since. These magnets work best as a return gift. They are simple, cute, enjoyable and easy to make. There is no limit to using creativity when it comes to quilling. 

  

Introduction about Quilling: 

Quilling or paper filigree is a form of art that involves the use of strips of paper which are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. The paper is rolled, looped, curled, twisted and otherwise manipulated to create shapes which make up designs to decorate greetings cards, pictures, boxes, eggs, and to make models, jewellery, mobiles etc. The most popular and versatile technique is that of rolling. The paper strip is rolled in fingers or using a tool. The coil is then released and then glued at the tip and then shaped. These shaped coils are arranged to form flowers, leaves, and various ornamental patterns. 

Materials used for making magnets:

1. Quilling strips 5 mm - different colours (3mm can also be used)

2. Quilling needle
3. Circle template board
4. White glue
5. Magnets (circle) 
6. Mod Podge or quilling varnish (one coat to seal)
7. Wired pollens
8. Googly eyes (optional)

I have made a couple of flower magnets along with different ones as well to inspire you with this art form of quilling. 

Grapes

 Tea Pot

 Flower with wire pollens

 Flower with leaves

 Peacock feather pattern

 Butterfly

 Twin Snails

 Car

I had fun making these magnets and hope you all try these out and have the same fun. Here are some links to previous team members tutorial posts on quilling. 

https://rainbowcraftykari.blogspot.in/2017/10/quilled-ganesh-and-lotus-tealight.html

https://rainbowcraftykari.blogspot.in/2017/12/winter-wonderland-tutorial-by-dt-priya.html

https://rainbowcraftykari.blogspot.in/2017/12/quilled-wall-clock-by-dt-ishani.html

Most of the above-listed materials are available on the Rainbow Craftykari Store and can also be pre-ordered by sending an e-mail at rainbowcraftykari@gmail.com.
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Check out Rainbow Craftykari BLOG for more inspiration from our design team members. 


Happy crafting!
Priyadarshini