Thank you so much for all your excellent tutorials on paper quilling. I'm new to the craft and learning so much from your clear and detailed instructions and tips. Really appreciate them!
Thank you, Cecelia. I wanted to include a Vortex shape in my latest work and knew that you were the one who would teach me how to do it. Your tutorial is explicit, detailed and exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Thanks so much for this - you ALWAYS have suggestions that I've not heard of before, or thought of myself, in my quilling endeavors - in this case, the use of the screwdriver to loosen the vortex. GENIUS, woman!! Thanks for sharing your skills so generously. Blessings on you!
Aw, thank you Penelope! Where were you a decade ago when I was too chicken to show my thoughts in public? It’s encouraging comments like yours that inspire me to keep chugging along - thank you! 😁
Happy to hear you’re enjoying my tutorials Angela! Yes I wish I had more time to make new ones but my day job is very demanding so I haven’t had spare time. I’ll try though!
Paper Zen - Cecelia Louie wrapping the coil to get round shape n applying glue to keep the shape together r the ones I learnt from u!!! I pretty much like all ur tips!!
hahhaahhaha and it's comments like yours that keep me coming back with more. I honestly never knew my thoughts and opinions would be enjoyed by so many! Thank YOU Arlene! :D Cecelia
Thank you for responding to my enquiry about tornadoes I think I found my problem. I was starting out with too tight a beginning. At least things are doing better. your videos are amazing I really enjoy them
Ah! Eureka! I’m so glad you figured it out. Thanks for sharing - maybe this can help others who may have the same problem. I’m glad my tutorials are helpful! 😄
I am so lucky I came across your videos. They are amazing. Slow enough to follow. I am a novice. Do you sell things.? I would love to get all the border buddies. Ì have tremors so building can be an unnecessary challenge if Ì am able to buy it?
@@augustaszego4721 I'm lucky you found my channel - thanks for watching! I'm happy to hear my tutorials are helpful. I only sell quilling patterns in my Etsy shop, but you can find border buddies on Amazon or at Michaels store in the jewelry section (I would use a coupon).
Do you make a certain number of coils ahead of time and if so how do you store the already made coils before you use them on a project? Or... do you make them as you put your project together?
Hi Deborah, I make them as I need them for my projects because it’s easier for storage, and because my projects tend to be small. If I were working on a larger project and required many of the same components (mandala, snowflake, decor), then I’d likely make many of them ahead of time so gluing to my final surface can be done in a block of time for efficiency. I hope that helps!
Could you please tell me the exact length of your paper you used. I have several lengths. Would like to keep my Vortex's small if possible since I'm using these to embellish my Woodturnings. What might be the shortest length that will work? Thanks
May I ask you a question since you have been doing this for a while now and are so experienced. How do you store your quilling strips? There must be a nifty way to keep them organized. For now I just have them separated by colors in gallon plastic bags. Thank you for taking the time to read my question, Charlotte
Are you a mind reader Charlotte? LOL this is going to be the topic of my next video. I have made a video about how I organize strips that I cut myself, but it’s ideal for thicker paper that is 11” long. For pre-cut strips, I have a new and improved version that I can’t wait to share. Until then, here is the other video I mentioned: th-cam.com/video/xj4VVeMIg3Q/w-d-xo.html
This is a wonderfully detailed tutorial on vortex coils and I thank you so much. You are "liked" by lots of us. How long are your paper strips, or at least, what is the diameter of the coil?
That's so sweet of you to say Pat - thank you for making my day! 😊 I'm so happy when I hear my tutorials are liked! In this video, I'm using conventional quilling strips, so I think they were about 24" long. For the circular vortex coil, I expanded it into a 5/8 inch or 16 mm circle template, but I just kind of played around with it until I saw what I liked. I find each brand of paper has its own personality, so it's not always a hard rule.
oops. to continue: Because my commercial strips vary between 11" and 16" and 23" , very little was working out for me. By the way, my 23" strips were purchased in about 1998, along with a little quilling tool!
Hi Sewittoday, thanks for asking. I got mine from Michaels but I haven’t seen it there in a long time. I found a similar one on Amazon (affiliate link) here: www.amazon.com/Darice-Ultrafine-Applicator-Bottle-20ml/dp/B007PYMXKO
Thanks for the great video - but I am having trouble with consistency! They don't seem to unwind, even at the beginning, as yours do, and the vortex aspect is sometimes not there! Any tips on what I might not be doing correctly? Tight coil or loose coil? The ends are getting pinched as much as I can! Help!
Hi Mauidelite, what happens if you allow the outermost ring to open up just a little more so the inner rings have more room to expand? I think once you do, the inner coils will unwind. If it still doesn’t work, send me a photo so I can see what you mean. My email is paperzeninfo (at) gmail.com
I only make it look "easy" because I've been doing this for over 10 years. I've always had a love for paper ever since I was a child. I see my mother-in-law handle fabric the same way I handle paper, but to me fabric feels like an untamed animal. We each have strengths and weaknesses, and as long as you don't let it deter you from enjoying this art, then you will get there. It is precisely because you see where to improve, that you WILL improve! It may be hard for you to believe, but I see soooooooo many improvements I need to make to my own work. Please know we are both on the same path - don't ever give up! It's too much fun! Thank you for taking the time to comment. You keep me inspired to keep going with them! :D Cecelia
My strip is about 24" long and 1/8" wide. Are you letting the outer coil open enough to allow the inner coils to expand? I'm not sure why your coil isn't expanding because so far mine have not had the same problem. I do use a mini screwdriver to help the coils open more and show that in the video. Have you tried that?
@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie Thank you! I tried it again and it worked out well! Thanks for the info on the glue bottle and other tools. I'm sort of new to youtube.... many thanks for your quick reply and help. Take care,
Hi , what is the type of paper you used to make vortex coils and what do you call the tool you used. I am from Sri Lanka. I have not seen this tool in our craft shops. Thanks for the knowledge shared. How can I buy these stuff. Amazon does not ship to us. Please reply.
Hello Amitha, The paper I'm showing in this video is standard quilling paper by Lake City Crafts, 1/8 inch in width. The tool I'm using is a slotted quilling tool, so you can slip your paper into a small slot which holds the end while I'm turning the handle. I live in Canada, so I am mainly aware of Amazon. Perhaps you can try Alibaba? I'm happy to hear you're enjoying my tutorials. Happy quilling to you! Cecelia
I am having much the same trouble as @UC14T05rUbcLipj5p8Hcfe1g below. My initial shape doesn't want to open. I've tried loosening my outside shape, but they still just sit there.... Help!
@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie Hi Cecelia, Yep - but I think I'm unwinding too much/too little? I'm not sure. I'm kind of getting the triangle shaped one, but maybe I'm trying for too big an outer shape???? LOL I don't know but I'll keep playing around until I get it... Many thanks for your time, Marnie
Hi Charlotte, do you PULL the coil off your tool? If so, I suggest you PUSH the coil off with your fingernail instead. You can also watch my video here: th-cam.com/video/Lau4PRvAaVM/w-d-xo.html
Hi Bunga, glad to hear you enjoyed my tutorial! 😊 unfortunately I don’t have a PDF for this tutorial but you can visit my blog for other free templates. paperzen.blogspot.com/p/quilling-tutorials.html?m=1 Cecelia
Hi jayshree, I'm not sure I understand what you are referring to. Can you explain more specifically? If you referring to the closed captioning, that can be turned off in your settings.
Hi Foxie World, do you mean your vortex coils are falling off from your background? If so, then I suggest you watch my video about how to glue quilling pieces: th-cam.com/video/hGL5PDZmyto/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you for these tutorials and I really appreciate you also captioning your content too!!!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment and giving me a smile Jackie! 😀
Thank you so much for all your excellent tutorials on paper quilling. I'm new to the craft and learning so much from your clear and detailed instructions and tips. Really appreciate them!
Yay! I’m so happy to hear that Yuen! Thank you for making my day and a big welcome to quilling! I hope it gives you much joy!
Thank you, Cecelia. I wanted to include a Vortex shape in my latest work and knew that you were the one who would teach me how to do it. Your tutorial is explicit, detailed and exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
You are so welcome Margaret! Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy to hear my tutorials are helpful. Happy quilling!
Wow !!
this so cool im sure gonna try this coils!!
I’m happy to hear that - thank you!
You make vortex creation look so easy! Thank you! 😊
Thank you! Glad you think so! It honestly did take some practice!
Like your tip of giving the circle an outer coat! Perhaps it’ll help me vortex mine! Thanks
Happy to help!
These vortex are AWESOME!!! Thank you!!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this - you ALWAYS have suggestions that I've not heard of before, or thought of myself, in my quilling endeavors - in this case, the use of the screwdriver to loosen the vortex. GENIUS, woman!! Thanks for sharing your skills so generously. Blessings on you!
You're so welcome Deb! I'm happy to know I can shed little "ah-ha!" moments in our little world of quilling!
Cecelia
Wow. Just....WOW!!! THANK YOU!!!! Your videos are so amazing!!!
Aw, thank you Penelope! Where were you a decade ago when I was too chicken to show my thoughts in public? It’s encouraging comments like yours that inspire me to keep chugging along - thank you! 😁
Great tutorial.
Wonderful to hear - thanks!
Love this video as well as your "basic shapes" video. Thank you for sharing these techniques with us.
Yay! Thrilled you're on board with us Curtrice!
Magnifique cela fait longtemps que je voulais apprendre à le faire merci de nous le partager cela est de tout beauté c est beau de vous regarder merci
Thank you so much Gisele!
This is great I am going to try this tomorrow. I love your tutorials please make more
Happy to hear you’re enjoying my tutorials Angela! Yes I wish I had more time to make new ones but my day job is very demanding so I haven’t had spare time. I’ll try though!
Paper Zen - Cecelia Louie I understand that I work also and it is very demanding. I usually work about 60 hours a week and that’s m- f lol
That’s why we are both looking for creative fun when we can! 😁
Paper Zen - Cecelia Louie very true
Excellent. So helpful.
Yay! Thanks for making my day Kathy! 😄
GRACIAS !!!! TE SIGO DESDE ARGENTINA !!!!!
¡Hola desde Canadá! Estoy feliz de que hayas encontrado mi canal
Hello from Canada! I'm happy that you found my channel 😀
Thank you for sharing this well explained ❤❤.
You are so welcome
You are awesome!
You too!!
Excelente!!!de Portugal 🇵🇹
Thank you Linda! 😄
Oh your work really inspires me to do better many thanks
Happy to hear that Charlotte! Thank you for taking the time to let me know - you really made my day! 😘
Oh my gosh. Thank you so much your tutorial is great.
You are so welcome! 😄
@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie but I tried a few and it’s not so easy. Practice I guess. It was hard to press. I’ll keep trying.
Yes please know that it took me quite a few tries to get a feel for it too (I know I make it look easy)
Awesome 👌👌👍😊
Thank you!
Very Informative!!! Thanks for sharing:).
Thanks No Jo - so happy to hear that! Which tip did you like most?
Paper Zen - Cecelia Louie wrapping the coil to get round shape n applying glue to keep the shape together r the ones I learnt from u!!! I pretty much like all ur tips!!
Aw that is so awesome to hear!!! Thank you for making my day No Jo! 😄
The screwdriver was a brilliant idea!
Thanks! I love being lazy! 🤣
I get so excited every time I get your email , because I know I`m going to learn anything new !!! Thanks so much !!
hahhaahhaha and it's comments like yours that keep me coming back with more. I honestly never knew my thoughts and opinions would be enjoyed by so many! Thank YOU Arlene! :D
Cecelia
Thank you for responding to my enquiry about tornadoes I think I found my problem. I was starting out with too tight a beginning. At least things are doing better. your videos are amazing I really enjoy them
Ah! Eureka! I’m so glad you figured it out. Thanks for sharing - maybe this can help others who may have the same problem. I’m glad my tutorials are helpful! 😄
I am so lucky I came across your videos. They are amazing. Slow enough to follow. I am a novice. Do you sell things.? I would love to get all the border buddies. Ì have tremors so building can be an unnecessary challenge if Ì am able to buy it?
@@augustaszego4721 I'm lucky you found my channel - thanks for watching! I'm happy to hear my tutorials are helpful. I only sell quilling patterns in my Etsy shop, but you can find border buddies on Amazon or at Michaels store in the jewelry section (I would use a coupon).
ThankYou😊
You’re welcome! Glad you’re enjoying my tutorials. 😊
Vortex demystified. Thank you.
Wonderful! You’re welcome!
Ótimas informações, grata!
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Que legal! Obrigada🎉❤
You’re welcome! Have fun!
Do you make a certain number of coils ahead of time and if so how do you store the already made coils before you use them on a project? Or... do you make them as you put your project together?
Hi Deborah, I make them as I need them for my projects because it’s easier for storage, and because my projects tend to be small.
If I were working on a larger project and required many of the same components (mandala, snowflake, decor), then I’d likely make many of them ahead of time so gluing to my final surface can be done in a block of time for efficiency. I hope that helps!
Could you please tell me the exact length of your paper you used. I have several lengths. Would like to keep my Vortex's small if possible since I'm using these to embellish my Woodturnings. What might be the shortest length that will work? Thanks
I believe it was about 18” in length. The longer the length, the fuller the coil will be.
May I ask you a question since you have been doing this for a while now and are so experienced. How do you store your quilling strips? There must be a nifty way to keep them organized. For now I just have them separated by colors in gallon plastic bags. Thank you for taking the time to read my question, Charlotte
Are you a mind reader Charlotte? LOL this is going to be the topic of my next video. I have made a video about how I organize strips that I cut myself, but it’s ideal for thicker paper that is 11” long. For pre-cut strips, I have a new and improved version that I can’t wait to share. Until then, here is the other video I mentioned: th-cam.com/video/xj4VVeMIg3Q/w-d-xo.html
Very beautiful work, where do u store the quilling art? since the desgins in qulling aren't flat
Thanks 3dart student! I've made a video showing how I store my quilling here: th-cam.com/video/v3Yfv2hAD9g/w-d-xo.html
perfect now I know what I did wrong after watching someone elses video. Your video is excellent
Awesome! I’m so happy to read this comment Lin - thank you!
This is a wonderfully detailed tutorial on vortex coils and I thank you so much. You are "liked" by lots of us.
How long are your paper strips, or at least, what is the diameter of the coil?
That's so sweet of you to say Pat - thank you for making my day! 😊 I'm so happy when I hear my tutorials are liked! In this video, I'm using conventional quilling strips, so I think they were about 24" long. For the circular vortex coil, I expanded it into a 5/8 inch or 16 mm circle template, but I just kind of played around with it until I saw what I liked. I find each brand of paper has its own personality, so it's not always a hard rule.
@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie You just made MY day, Cecelia! Becaus
oops. to continue: Because my commercial strips vary between 11" and 16" and 23" , very little was working out for me. By the way, my 23" strips were purchased in about 1998, along with a little quilling tool!
@@patwexelblat6961 Cool! Vintage supplies! I think you can still use those lengths - they'll just create smaller vortexes.
Excellent video! Question: How do you make two vortexes the same size (for earrings)? Do you use a quilling template? Thx!
so cool, where can I buy the glue bottle from?
Hi Sewittoday, thanks for asking. I got mine from Michaels but I haven’t seen it there in a long time. I found a similar one on Amazon (affiliate link) here: www.amazon.com/Darice-Ultrafine-Applicator-Bottle-20ml/dp/B007PYMXKO
Thanks for the great video - but I am having trouble with consistency! They don't seem to unwind, even at the beginning, as yours do, and the vortex aspect is sometimes not there! Any tips on what I might not be doing correctly? Tight coil or loose coil? The ends are getting pinched as much as I can! Help!
Hi Mauidelite, what happens if you allow the outermost ring to open up just a little more so the inner rings have more room to expand? I think once you do, the inner coils will unwind. If it still doesn’t work, send me a photo so I can see what you mean. My email is paperzeninfo (at) gmail.com
Hi, what type of glue do you use? Thanks, Great video!
Thanks Sharon! Have you been quilling long?
The glue I like most is Aleene's Original Tacky Glue (Amazon Affiliate Link: amzn.to/2i9qA9u)
Cecelia
How thick is your paper? When I retry it, my coil does not loosen on its own.
I see your nice glue bottle with a very pointed tip.... where can I get this type of glue bottle?
Thanks!
Fine tip glue bottles can be found here
amzn.to/2BbfZ8L
If you look in the notes below my videos, you'll find more details.
Brilliant,how do you make it look so easy. I don't think I will ever master the art but am not quite ready to give up yet. Thank you for the videos .
I only make it look "easy" because I've been doing this for over 10 years. I've always had a love for paper ever since I was a child. I see my mother-in-law handle fabric the same way I handle paper, but to me fabric feels like an untamed animal. We each have strengths and weaknesses, and as long as you don't let it deter you from enjoying this art, then you will get there.
It is precisely because you see where to improve, that you WILL improve! It may be hard for you to believe, but I see soooooooo many improvements I need to make to my own work. Please know we are both on the same path - don't ever give up! It's too much fun!
Thank you for taking the time to comment. You keep me inspired to keep going with them! :D
Cecelia
🥰🤩 están bellisios
¡Muchas gracias por mirar y por sus amables palabras! ¿Has estado quilling mucho tiempo?
How long is your strip?
This paper came from a precut package so it was about 18”
@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie Thank you.
I rolled and compressed my piece but it doesn't unravel easily or at all. How long is your strip - is it 1/8 inch? What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!
My piece is the triangle one.
My strip is about 24" long and 1/8" wide. Are you letting the outer coil open enough to allow the inner coils to expand? I'm not sure why your coil isn't expanding because so far mine have not had the same problem. I do use a mini screwdriver to help the coils open more and show that in the video. Have you tried that?
@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie Thank you! I tried it again and it worked out well! Thanks for the info on the glue bottle and other tools. I'm sort of new to youtube.... many thanks for your quick reply and help. Take care,
That’s wonderful! Welcome to TH-cam! It’s a whole other world here and I consider myself kind of new too! 😁
Hi , what is the type of paper you used to make vortex coils and what do you call the tool you used. I am from Sri Lanka. I have not seen this tool in our craft shops. Thanks for the knowledge shared. How can I buy these stuff. Amazon does not ship to us. Please reply.
Hello Amitha,
The paper I'm showing in this video is standard quilling paper by Lake City Crafts, 1/8 inch in width. The tool I'm using is a slotted quilling tool, so you can slip your paper into a small slot which holds the end while I'm turning the handle.
I live in Canada, so I am mainly aware of Amazon. Perhaps you can try Alibaba?
I'm happy to hear you're enjoying my tutorials. Happy quilling to you!
Cecelia
I am having much the same trouble as
@UC14T05rUbcLipj5p8Hcfe1g below. My initial shape doesn't want to open. I've tried loosening my outside shape, but they still just sit there.... Help!
Did you try using a screwdriver to unwind the coils as I've shown in the video?
@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie
Hi Cecelia,
Yep - but I think I'm unwinding too much/too little?
I'm not sure.
I'm kind of getting the triangle shaped one, but maybe I'm trying for too big an outer shape????
LOL I don't know but I'll keep playing around until I get it...
Many thanks for your time,
Marnie
After unwinding did you try pinching the inside and rotating the outside to twist the coils into shape?
Please tell me how not to make tornados, I seem to always have this happen and I do not know why
Hi Charlotte, do you PULL the coil off your tool? If so, I suggest you PUSH the coil off with your fingernail instead. You can also watch my video here: th-cam.com/video/Lau4PRvAaVM/w-d-xo.html
Qual carta??
I'm having a hell of a time getting the vortex in a square. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. HELP! 😁
I need help knowing what’s not working for you. I can’t see how you’re doing it differently than I’m doing it.
thx for your tutorial. can you give me a pdf quilling, please?
Hi Bunga, glad to hear you enjoyed my tutorial! 😊 unfortunately I don’t have a PDF for this tutorial but you can visit my blog for other free templates.
paperzen.blogspot.com/p/quilling-tutorials.html?m=1
Cecelia
Why doesn’t anyone say how long the strips are! Very frustrating
Hello Allison, I used a strip that was about 22" long. I hope that helps you.
Can't c the tutorial when writing appear.
Hi jayshree, I'm not sure I understand what you are referring to. Can you explain more specifically? If you referring to the closed captioning, that can be turned off in your settings.
It's not unraveling having a tight coil
Try coiling your paper with less tension
Mine is falling off
Hi Foxie World, do you mean your vortex coils are falling off from your background? If so, then I suggest you watch my video about how to glue quilling pieces: th-cam.com/video/hGL5PDZmyto/w-d-xo.html
Wow! This is absolutely beautiful! You are such a talented artist...❤❤❤
We are also started trying Paper Quilling please do visit and please comment your feedback ...🙏🙏💓💓
Thank you so much 😊