Art Project

Back ground color was added with colored pencils.

Here is a fun project I found for the Sixth-Graders I substitute teach on occation.  Now I know we are suppose to do the wax paper over the picture and then glue the pieces together.  But, I discovered, not everyone that is just learning quilling can do it that way.  And there are always those who really don't want to be doing anything, for a substitute in the first place.  (Those who truelly want to know more ask where to go to get more information).

I use colored copy paper - through a good shredder...sorry distributors...I don't share the good quilling paper for these projects!!!  Quartered type paper to hold the small amount of elmers glue needed (I don't use expensive glues).  And 2 round tooth picks, one for glue and one to curl with.

First I demonstrate the basics, from the tight roll - comes the loose roll, then the pinches that make the shapes.  (I've gotten pretty good at drawing the examples on white board to help them remember what to do.)  I also have them start the roll on the tooth pick and then have them roll the majority by hand.  You have to glue the flap closed if you want them to do that first(before shaping)...if you omit showing where the glue goes, as you show them the steps, they will omit it too.  Then I have them make me one of each of the basic shapes:  Circle, Tear Drop, Marquis(Cats Eye) and Square...All from a loose roll beginning.

When they show me the basic four, they are allow to choose a picture.  And then the paper to quill with.  (I have found that putting the shredded paper into large manila envelopes helps to keep them more organized.  A box carries the envelopes standing up wonderfully well.)  Usually in an art classroom there is always a large table to spread them out flat.

I've put two on a 8-1/2 by 11 inch card stock and cut in two.

(Resealable sandwich bags are very hand to keep everyone organized...or plastic sheet covers if you are feeling wealth.)

[I've added two additional sizes...to choose from as to the age or ability fo consentrating on finishing.]
 

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