The instruments I use!

Being a self-taught quiller, I have relied on mix n match equipment to make my quilling cards. This post is for all those of you who don't have access to quilling supplies. Below is a picture of the instruments I use while quilling:

1. Firstly, I use the steel scale and blade to cut the strips of paper. It makes the job fast and minimizes the effort. Do remember to put a sufficient amount of newspaper under the paper you intend to cut so that you don't go cutting through your work table or leave any blade marks (I have learnt this the hard way!).
2. The forceps are used to hold rolls as I apply the glue to them. The forceps (a normal tweezer will do) makes handling the rolls easier. I got mine from my lab equipment I used during my botany practicals! You can buy one from any stationer for Rs. 10.
3. I use the brushes to apply the glue (doing it by hand makes things excessvely messy). Take a thin brush and dip in the glue. Hold the roll with the forcep in one hand and apply the glue with the other.
4. I use Fevicol for all sticking work because it becomes transparent on drying and can't be seen on the paper surface. Any other glue is half as sticky and twice the mess! If you want to really really save on the bucks, you can take a little fevicol and mix it with water and use. It sticks just as well and makes your fevicol work a longer way!
5. Finally, you can use a needle for rolling the strips of paper. I prefer to roll my paper with my index finger and thumb, that way I am in full control of the shape that emerges. Maybe using the needle is more professional, but since I have always quilled without one, I seem to be incapable to use one now!

Hope this helps some budding quillers somewhere. Take care :)

Chandni