Design Resource
Paper Quilling - Anegundi, Karnataka
Paper Art
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral,Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M. G.
Tools and Raw Materials
The following are the tools and raw materials used for making the Paper Quilling at Anegundi:
• Quilling Paper: Size and length of the paper determines how the paper quilled looks.
• Needle Tool: It is used to scroll and create rolls with the twisting papers.
• Fine Tip Slotted Tool: Creases in the rolls are generally made with the slotted tool.
• Adhesive (Glue): It is used to apply on the tips of the quilling sheets to stick firmly.
• Tweezers: It is generally used to create eccentric coils and to pull the Centre’s.
• Circle Template: To measure the coil width.
• Scissors: It is used to cut quilt papers in the required size and shape.
• Rings: It is used to be inserted through the holes that can be placed on the ears.
• Pliers: It is used to cut the required length of rods with the pliers.
• Quilt Strips: Different coloured quilt strips of ¼” are used as per the design pattern to be made.
• Measuring Tape: It is used to determine the length and width of the pattern required.
• Pencil: It is used to mark the points on the paper sheet where the patterned paper quilts can be fixed.
• Scale (Ruler): It is used to place the quilt strips in straight lines easier laying of the design quilt papers.
• Ear Wires: It is used as a component that helps in wearing decorative items on the ear.
