           First we have to learn what different types of shapes are
     most widely used to make the designs we see in the art pieces.  The
     shapes most likely used are coils, flutings, cones, spirals,
     volutes and scrolls.  The coil, which is used most frequently, is
     wound in rings around an object.  The object can be almost
     anything, depending on the thickness that you are trying to
     achieve.  The thickness of the coil changes the appearance of the
     object that you are making.  Very thin coils can make very lacy or
     delicate patterns.  Something thicker will make something look very
     bold.  Cone shaped is rounded that rises to a point.  This is made
     from a coil but pulled up in the middle.  Flutings are grooves or
     ruffles.  Spirals is when the paper is curled in a long vertical
     type roll.  Scrolls and volutes are like the shapes of sea shells. 
     All of these different shapes can be made to look different at
     different times depending on how you pinch them after they are
     made.
                         Forming the basic shapes
          The two necessary processes involved in quilling is (1) Making
     the pieces that look attractive and do what you want them to do in
     your design, (2) Planning the design itself.  As you have already
     learned, there are three basic materials you will need : paper
     strips, a tool to roll them on (you may choose to not roll them on
     anything) and glue. Soon you will figure out there is only one
     basic step to master rolling a coil.  You must do it to actually
     find out the correct way by getting the feel and how the coil will
     actually spring free.  Developing a feel for this only comes with
     practice.  After a short time you will get the hang of it and it
     will come naturally.
                             Tips for rolling
     1.   If you are rolling on a pin, or toothpick, or anything with a
     very small diameter, it would be a very good idea to roll the first
     few coils tightly.
     2.   Be sure to have good tension control during the rolling
     process, so that it does not begin to unwind itself.
     3.   If you have trouble when you first start rolling wet your
     fingers just a little bit, it will give you more control over the
     wrapping process.
     4.   If the coils start looking bent or squeezed or crushed, you
     are holding the coils to tight in your fingers.  Loosen your
     tension just a little bit.
     5.   When you are done doing the coil and it doesn't spring freely
     or smoothly in the way you would like them to, you most likely have
     put to much tension on the paper when rolling.
     6.   When you control how the coil springs free, you can get a more
     even look and, then you can very the size of the finished coil.
          Two types of coils are used (1) Open coil, which is not glued
     until it is put into the design, and (2) Closed coil, which must be
     glued shut.  But there is always exceptions to the rule.  You may
     find a unique way of rolling a coil and wish to glue it your own
     way.  The ways in which I mention for doing things is only meant
     for a guide in how to do it. Pinching coils into desired shapes can
     mean you can create any shape you desire.
          After you have gotten the concept of quilling, you can begin
     to cut the strips of paper.  Depending on how thick you cut the
     paper will determine what kind of design you will get.  Remember
     what I said, smaller or thinly cut strips of paper will result in
     a more delicate or lacy look.  Wider or thick cut strips results in
     bolder looking objects.  Thin strips are good for jewelry.  Wider
     strips are good for making single, larger, looking objects, like
     maybe a fish or butterfly etc.  This would make a great wall
     hanging!  Just think of the gifts you could make for birthdays,
     holidays or special occasions!  
          Next after you have decided on how thick you want your strips,
     you have to decide which object to roll around.  Now remember, I
     said you could roll around almost any object.  Well you can, that
     will determine how tight your coil will be.  Pins or toothpicks are
     quite common for rolling the paper around.  But you can achieve
     this also without wrapping it around anything but itself.  That is
     the way I prefer to do it.  It doesn't feel so awkward.  But
     everyone prefers to do it their own way.  You will have to practice
     to get the feel of it to determine what you prefer the best.  Pins,
     toothpicks, pencils, even screwdrivers etc. are used to roll the
     paper around.  The type of effect achieved with this is the coil. 
     After the coil is achieved then you can pinch it to the shape you
     want.  Such as leaves, shell-shaped, tulips, flowers or just about
     anything you desire.  Experiment with it.  You will be surprised at
     what you can make!  You can use different sized shapes in one
     picture or jewelry!  Nothing has to have the same design in it.   
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