Quilling Paper

What kind of paper is used in quilling?

I have an idea of a quilling pattern, however I have never done quilling in my life. Before I take it to the next level I would like to test it first without having to buy quilling paper (I have no arts and crafts store near by and I am too anxious to start working on it). For that matter I would like to know what kind of paper is used in quilling, is it normal paper, like the paper one uses in the printer or is it a little bit thicker, like construction paper.

Different and varying widths and lengths — anywhere from 1/16″ to 3/8″ in width and 12″ to 24″ in length.

If you are just practicing and trying to get a feel for it before investing in tools and special papers, normal paper would be fine to experiment with. Choose a pattern and go for it!

Here’s one:

http://www.mypaperquilling.com/paper_quilling/free_paper_quilling_projects.php

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