I received a copy of Ann Martin’s “The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry” last week and was finally able to sit down and make the gorgeous necklace on the front cover. Her article and where the book can be purchased is found here.
Her book features information about the tools needed, how to make the various shapes used, and clearly written directions.
Again, I chose to make the necklace featured on the front cover. I followed the directions exactly as written. My finished necklace was not exactly like hers, but people’s quilled coils tend to vary due to pressure and tension when rolling. I also didn’t have a 1/4″ dowel, so I improvised with a ball point pen barrel of the required size. After it dried, I lightly sprayed it with Krylon’s UV- Resistant Clear Cloating to protect it from dust, make it a little more waterproof, and more sturdy.
Ann’s design using the gilded paper turns out beautiful and classy!
http://www.allthingspaper.net/2017/07/the-art-of-quilling-paper-jewelry-ebook.html?m=1
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Your pendant turned out beautifully, Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing your results and I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the book.
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[…] we are holed up in the comfort of our home, I decided to do some quilling. As you might have read here, I received Ann Martin’s new book called “The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry” and […]
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Hi Jennifer!
I have this book at my bedside table and have been poring over it!
Your pendant turned out beautifully!
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Thank you! I can’t wait to try some more pieces. Ann’s designs are so pretty….😊
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They are so very pretty. I have recently started quilling and I think jewellery attracts me the most. And since I LOVE earrings, that’s what I want to make. Except yesterday, I realised why earrings are tough: have to make a pair which a fairly uniform in size and shape!!!
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Lol- yes, that’s where they’re tough! My rd ones kind of crashed and burn…
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Oh, my….red ones crashed and burned 🤣
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I’m afraid I’m making my share of unusable pieces. It seems such a pity to throw them out, so they are all sitting sadly in a box.
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I have my own stash of mine. Even after all this time, I guess I keep them as a reminder of where I started… lol.
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I wonder how big that box of non-events will grow to. I am still practicing so I reckon it will keep accumulating. Worked on 2 rings this week. Waiting to get them lacquered – testing a matte and a glossy to see how they affect paper. Have included photos of them in a post which scheduled for tomorrow.
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