How to quill a butterfly

Quilling is a fun and rewarding experience. Remember, experimentation is the key to perfection here!

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Step 1: What you need:

1. Quilling strips
2. A quilling needle
3. Quilling or craft glue
4. Toothpicks
Wax paper can come in handy, too, but you don`t need to have it. Sewing needles can un-clog the glue bottle, if you need it.

aramanujam says: Jun 2, 2012. 11:39 AM

thx a lot 4 dis!!!i made a very nyc 1! :D :D :D :D

Aeshir says: Feb 22, 2007. 10:34 PM

It is possible to do this while subsituting the quilling strips with construction paper, no?

SugarTeen52 (author) in reply to AeshirFeb 24, 2007. 8:34 AM

Well, it depends... construction paper is actually thinner than the strips I use in this instructable. Thick can be easier to work with. But if you felt like putting up with cutting nice straight strips from construction paper, then first of all you have a very good cutting hand and second of all it would be a nice way to get a different texture. Good Idea.

okto says: Jul 24, 2006. 1:02 PM

Your notes are _incredibly_ detailed. I like it, good job.

SugarTeen52 (author) in reply to oktoFeb 12, 2007. 5:53 PM

I've finally made another instructable. Search for "powhatan."

SugarTeen52 (author) says: Oct 25, 2006. 6:58 AM

Thanks. Sorry for waiting so long to reply. I know that the contest awards are given for detail. I'm making another instructable really soon. Hopefully just as detailed!

outofthewoods says: Oct 24, 2006. 5:55 PM

I've always wanted to get into quilling. Thanks for posting this!

SugarTeen52 (author) in reply to outofthewoodsOct 25, 2006. 6:55 AM

It's a lot of fun. I hope this Instructable makes it easier!

SugarTeen52 (author) says: Apr 24, 2006. 3:29 PM

Very nice!!

radiorental in reply to SugarTeen52Apr 29, 2006. 5:53 PM

hang all of these on a wind chime or childs mobile

SugarTeen52 (author) in reply to radiorentalMay 29, 2006. 2:33 PM

That`s another good idea. It`s neat how people always see different things in different projects.

radiorental says: Apr 29, 2006. 5:52 PM

I like them. Have you thought about filling in the spirals with something?

I seen these plastic pellets that have a low melting point, as part of a craft stain glass window kit. Do you know what I'm talking about?

Or maybe some of the stuff used in this instructable
http://www.instructables.com/ex/i/765E5ADA077A1029853F001143E7E506/

You could make an awesome mobile with different coloured sections of your paper butterflies.

SugarTeen52 (author) in reply to radiorentalMay 4, 2006. 7:48 AM

Yeah, I know what you mean. That`s a good idea. Actually, the original butterfly idea was much larger, and they were window hangers, but without the plastic.