Paper Quilling 3-D Sculptures
Paper quilling is a form of paper craft where long thin strips of paper are tightly rolled around a "quill" to form a filligree or openwork design. The quills originally used were the tips of goose feathers hence the name quilling. It is a paper craft practised by the genteel crowds of long ago who had a lot of leisure time on their hands. But this lost art has made a comeback.The origin of paper quilling dates back to the 13th century where nuns curled the gilded trimmings from bible pages to create a work of art. This lens is about paper quilling 3-D sculptures where possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
Excellent video tutorial
This is a video of what paper quilling is all about for the uninitiated. It shows the basic shapes and patterns to build an artwork, whether it a flower, animal, insect or whatnot.
The sky is the limit.
All of these 3D paper quilling sculptures were made by my co-worker's brother. These amazing artwork were fueled by a creative mind , a very fertile imagination, and a lot of patience.
Blue and white peacock
The male peacock has iridescent blue-green plumage. This paper quilling sculpture shows the "eyes" of the fanned tailed as oval-shaped coils.
Red and white peacock
Wowwing the crowd
In art, anything is possible. This is the one and only red and white peacock I have ever seen and it sits on top of my office cabinet. It never ceases to catch the attention of visitors who stop by my cubicle.
The flaming firebird
This is an interpretation of the Phoenix bird also called the fIrebird from Harry Potter's "The Sorcerer's Companion:A guide to the magical world of Harry Potter."This makes a great Christmas tree ornament or a desk decor for the Harry Potter fans.
The difference between a tortoise and a turtle
The red tortoise has feet and live mostly on land and is a vegetarian while the green turtle have flippers and live primarily in the water.
This blue crab is a scavenger and is always on the lookout for dead blue crabs and leftover decaying flesh.
Pig and frog warriors
Squealers vs. Croakers
If a battle ensued between the pig and frog warriors, who do you think will win? Will the piggies be squealing with delight and the amphibians be hopping mad?
A yellow sticky reminder
Paper quilling does not need a lot of glue to hold the ends of the coiled paper. This is to avoid residue buildup and warping the paper. Glue that dries clear, like Elmer's Glue, is the best to use with a dab at the end of a toothpick or T-pin.
Caterpillar or a snail or a scatterpillar?
A snail does not have legs but has an outer shell. A caterpillar has legs but does not have a shell. But this littler crawler not only have legs but a shell to hide in. I call it the scatterpillar.
Check out the different coils and patterns to use in paper quilling here. Learn about the different shapes, like square, teardrop, diamond, bell, and many more.
Grasshopper or hoppergrass
Not just all legs
The grasshopper is not only all legs which make it an Olympian hopper. The grasshopper is also all ears. You heard it right. The ears of a grasshopper are on the knee joints of its legs.
Red-hot feline
A cat's meow
This is the simplest of the paper quilling sculpture for the cat fancier. Art without the presence of a cat is not a cat's meow.
This little piggy says "Wee, wee wee, all the way home."
Note the combination of different colored paper in the coil which makes the body of this cute piggy more visually pleasing.
Paint the town red in this cycle rickshaw
This human-powered cycle rickshaw or pedicab is a common mode of transportation in South Asia. Some passenger seats are behind the driver, on the side of the driver or in front of the driver. In the case of this cycle rickshaw, the driver sits on a tadpole seat and uses his leg power to pedal the passengers or tourists around. This beats paying a membership fee at the health club, plus one gets paid developing good leg muscles.
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Rickshaw-cycle hybrid
This is a finely constructed paper quilling tricycle influenced by the flaming hot rod design. It is still foot-powered and has a back seat with a covered roof.
Born to be Wild
Flaming hot rod motorcycle
Tear into town in this eye-popping flaming cycle. This will make the Harley Davidson aficionados green with envy.
The Ultimate Rock Band Circus Act
There is more to see than meets the eye.
This paper quilling sculpture has it all. A motley crew of musicians, caterpillar and turtles stunt performers, and a whole lot more. This is the work of one who had a very fertile imagination and the epitome of patience.
Everybody is getting into the act
Paper Quilling rocks!!
This is a close-up of the details put into the rock band sculpture. DIfferent colors and types of paper coils were used to created this fanciful and magical work of art.
Quilling idea books from eBay for everyone
Interesting Paper Quilling Resources to get started
Easier than you think till you try it.
- Paper Quilling
- Introduction to Paper Quilling
- History Of Quilling
- History Of Quilling
Paper quilling may have originated in China where paper was invented, but again, historians beg to differ as this paper craft was also practised in Egypt. - Paper Quilling Patterns
- Paper Quilling Patterns illustrating tight coils and loose coils. Very interesting link for the beginners.
- Free Paper Quilling Projects
- Free Paper Quilling Projects - a great how-to with materials with easy projects to create.
- Quilling Board
- Quilling Boards help make closed coils of the same size.
Paper Quilling Instuctions- making your first coil
These paper quilling instructions will help you get started on the amazing art or paper quilling.
Great Paper Quilling lenses from fellow lensmasters
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Nature comes to life in these 3D paper quilling artwork.
A labor of love.
Larger and more complex paper quilling 3D sculptures can take a week or more to do. Each work has so much details and is a cross between a mosaic and a painting when viewed from a distance. It is hard to believe these are all made of paper.
These 3-dimensional quilled flowers are bursting with life and are just as amazing when viewed closeup or at a distance.
Photo Credit:CreartiveShop
Paper Quilling Blog not to be missed.
- Crafts, Kids, Quilling - Inna's Creations: Paper Sculpture - 3D Quilled Nuphar Flowers
- Wonderful blog with 3D yellow lily made by paper quilling.
Amazon Paper Quilling Books
Rain or shine- let's paper quill
How-to paper quill books
A little help to get started.
Paper Quilling Supplies
Simple tools for big ideas.
Extreme purpling
On August 4, 2011, this lens was bestowed a Purple Star Award. I wholeheartedly thank the lensmaster who nominated this lens to be worthy of this honor.
Squid Angels who blessed this lens
Thank you angels
More angels flew by and sprinkled magic dust
Your thoughts on this paper craft?
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LittleLindaPinda May 30, 2012 @ 3:36 pm | delete
- So pretty and do much detail. This is the first time I ever heard of it.
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sherioz
May 28, 2012 @ 7:10 am | delete
- I love these. Thanks for sharing
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biggking
May 28, 2012 @ 5:53 am | delete
- thats awesome!
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Fancigemstones
May 27, 2012 @ 11:00 pm | delete
- Wow, excellent. I have a friend who does this. I just FB liked it.
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Millionairemomma
May 22, 2012 @ 1:07 am | delete
- This lens was done so well!
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athomemomblog May 21, 2012 @ 12:48 pm | delete
- Pretty cool stuff! My mom used to do paper quilling and even sold some of her work (Christmas ornaments). She never did anything like the sculptures here though.
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gypsyman27
May 20, 2012 @ 11:37 pm | delete
- I think this is very interesting and you have shown the craft and explained it well. See you around the galaxy...
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3levels
May 19, 2012 @ 5:30 am | delete
- I'd never heard of quilling before. What you can produce with this art is amazing
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papermotor
May 8, 2012 @ 12:52 pm | delete
- Wow, amazing! This lens is one of my favorite... I had to check it twice because those flowers are so good looking. :) Thanks for it.
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mumsgather
May 7, 2012 @ 4:35 am | delete
- These are amazingly beautiful. How creative to make such beautiful art with paper. Blessed!
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sandyspider
May 3, 2012 @ 3:38 pm | delete
- This is some cool artwork.
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bloomingrose
Apr 30, 2012 @ 9:04 pm | delete
- Back to sprinkle some angel dust . Blessed!
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JoyfulReviewer
Apr 24, 2012 @ 1:57 pm | delete
- This unique craft is so fascinating ... would like to try it someday when I have more free time. Thanks for presenting so many wonderful examples and resources. ~~Blessed~~
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hippiechicjewelz
Apr 18, 2012 @ 5:10 pm | delete
- I am amazed at the intricate designs, beautiful! Im not sure if I could do it but it sure is gorgeous!
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avodermdogfood
Apr 5, 2012 @ 12:54 am | delete
- waw.. thats great creations. only from paper and become a great art.
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