The art of quilling, paper scroll work, paper filigree. This art of paper filigree work is accomplished by rolling narrow strips of paper into scrolls and gluing them together. Hold the quilting tool in one hand and with the thumb and index finger of the other hand press the end of the paper around the tool and begin rolling the paper. Roll tightly, keeping the edges even.
All rolls begin with a loose circle and are shaped by pinching one or both sides.
Remove roll from tool and glue end. Remove roll from tool, let it loosen about twice its size and glue end. Pinch one side of roll. Pinch on opposite sides of roll. These scrolls may be rolled from one or both ends.