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Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards

Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards

I believe that many friends have made origami roses, but many friends may not have much contact or understanding of quilled paper roses. However, because quilled paper can form a better layering through the process of folding, Therefore, quilled paper roses are also very beautiful. The most important thing is that people who make quilled paper are still a minority compared to origami. In addition, they are highly ornamental, so whether they are gifts or merchandise for sale, The effects produced are great! Just like the quilled paper rose to be made here, it is very simple to make, so you might as well give it a try.


Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards


If this is your first time coming into contact with paper quilling or you are not very familiar with quilling paper, first you need to have a preliminary understanding of quilling paper. You can refer to this previous paper quilling tutorial (for details, click: Basic Paper Quilling Tutorial) . In this tutorial, we will use a paper quiver. If you don’t have a paper quiver, it doesn’t matter. Just like the tutorial above, use a homemade paper quiver (you can use a toothpick or bamboo stick to make a groove on the front). Its also possible, and the effect is quite good.


First of all, you need to cut the paper according to the method guided in the tutorial (Basic Paper Quartz Tutorial). The width of the cut paper strips needs to be 1cm, and the length needs to be about 30cm. You also need to prepare white glue. You will need to stick the note at the back.


In the first step, place the end of the cut paper strip into the slot at the front of the paper quiver.


Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards




The second step is to wrap the paper strip on the paper quiver, basically two or three times is enough. In the picture, the winding is done in a counterclockwise direction.


Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards




The third step is to fold the paper strip outward and downward close to the paper quiver. The folding angle is about 110-120°.


Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards




The fourth step is to wrap a small part of the fold made previously onto the paper quill.


Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards




Step five, continue to follow the previous folded end and fold it backwards and downwards again.


Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards




The sixth step is to wrap most of the newly folded pieces onto the paper quill.


Paper roses are a must-have for Valentine’s Day greeting cards