Quilling FAQ

Every quiller has their own favourite tools and techniques and there are no hard rules. Just try a test and see what you prefer.

Quilling Paper (Pre-cut, Conventional Strips)

Width and Purpose	Brand
inches 1/16 details, sculpted flowers 1/8 most commonly used 1/4 letters 3/8 fringed flowers 1/2 fringed flowers millimetres 1 details, sculpted flowers 2 details, sculpted flowers 3 most commonly used 5 letters 10 fringed flowers	USA • Quilled Creations  https://www.quilledcreations.com/ • Little Circles  https://littlecircles.co/ • Quilling.com (was Lake City Crafts) Canada • PaperQuilling.ca UK • J.J. Quilling Designs  https://www.jjquilling.co.uk/

DIY Quilling Paper for Letters or On Edge Quilling

I prefer to use thicker paper when quilling letters because it’s easier to glue, and is less wavy when I’m making long straight edges. I cut my own strips at 1/4 inch width using a Cricut Explore cutting machine. 

Brand	Canson Mi-Tientes
Width	1/4 inch
Weight	160 gsm
Amazon Affiliate link	https://amzn.to/3blLPl3
Video: How to cut by Hand	https://youtu.be/Ko6SsVxVPco
Video: How to cut with Cricut	https://youtu.be/sMSdhH7JSH0
Video: Quilling Strip Sheet Organizer	https://youtu.be/xj4VVeMIg3Q

Paper Weight Conversion Guide

70 lb text is the minimal weight I prefer to use, but it’s not widely available, and certainly not in many colors. The main reason why I choose to use Canson Mi-Teintes for larger lettering projects is because of the color choices. I love using Daiso paper because of the weight and it’s very inexpensive, but again, the color is limited.

	North America (lb)	International (gsm)
Light (printer friendly)	24 lb Bond	90 gsm
Light (printer friendly)	70 Text*	105 gsm
Medium	65 lb Cover	175 gsm**
Heavy	80 lb Cover	215 gsm
Heavier (may not be printer friendly)	100 lb Cover***	270 gsm
Heavier	130 lb Cover	350 gsm

*Quilled Creations conventional quilling paper is 70 lb Text

**Canson Mi-Teintes is 160 gsm

*** Bazzill Card Stock

Tools 

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Tools	Brand
Slotted Tool	Slotted Tool
Fine Slotted Tool	https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/QuillingMaggie
Needle Tool	Kemper Lace Tool (it’s meant for clay) https://amzn.to/2IWkslW
Glue	Aleene's Always Ready Tacky Glue, 4 oz https://amzn.to/2IZP31u
Glue Bottle	Darice Ultrafine Tip Applicator Bottle, 20ml, 20-ml, Clear https://amzn.to/2KqLjqB
Tweezers	https://amzn.to/3fmp0xH
Reverse Tweezers	https://amzn.to/3kTcA1A
Quilling Strip Sheet Organizer	Avery Top Loading Sheet Protector https://amzn.to/36ZjUn9
Circle Template Board	Quilled Creations Circle Template Board https://amzn.to/3q0asca
Scotch Removable Tape	https://amzn.to/2CPYvAa

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