Alberta Neal - Quilling Basics: Discover the Magic World of Surprises in Quilling

ALBERTA NEAL
QUILLING BASICS
Discover the Magic World of Surprises in Quilling

2015

Copyright 2015 by Alberta Neal. All Rights Reserved.
Published by Alberta Neal, www.albertaneal.com
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ISBN 978-973-0-20172-7
Bucharest, 2015. English edition.
Translator : Liliana Casiu
Proofreader: Adriana Yamane
Cover: Panagiotis Lampridis

From the same author:
Quilling Techniques: Secret Quilling Styles Used by Cosmina

This book is for those who want to find out the secrets of quilling and also for those passionate who want to improve their technique for paper filigree.

About Alberta Neal

Always looking for the beauty in everything and for new ways of bringing joy to the people around herself, Alberta Neal has created this edition thinking about those who share her passion and love for quilling.
For this book the author has selected only key techniques that could help both the ones who are already initiated in this type of art, as well as the ones who are now at the beginning stage. This is because Alberta Neal has noticed through her own experience that things change fast and that people need quality of the highest level in order to achieve their heart's desire in the shortest time possible.
Having a vast experience in paper quilling and a strong desire to share with others her love for quilling, Alberta Neal has prepared for you numerous surprises, on her personal site www.albertaneal.com

Roll the paper, stick and shape it. After that roll another paper strip, stick and shape it. Do that again and again! These are three simple steps which define the technique named quilling.
Quilling is an ancient form of art, accessible to any body and also inexpensive. It isnt highly exacting and the needed tools and materials are affordable. You can use materials from the bookstore or whatever you find in the house. Through this technique you have the possibility to accomplish amazing works of art. The book Quilling basics: Discover the magic world of surprises in quilling approaches the quilling technique, also known as paper filigree.
How does it work? Its simple: you put a strip of paper through the eye of a needle and roll the needle until the paper ends. Youll obtain a coil. From here, things can evolve in accordance with the artists desire, pinching the coil into diversified shapes: triangles, squares, diamonds, teardrops or other personalized models.
Quilling is a wonderful technique and quite easy. Working with quilling helps to improve your imagination, it reduces stress and will lead to good profits for those who want to approach the business part of this art. Any gifted person will realize that paper filigree is much easier than painting or drawing. Here you are allowed to mix colours and materials, to let your imagination free, and to diversify shapes which only an artists imagination can come up with.
Do you want to find out how creative you are?
Roll the paper and bring it alive. Create new shapes, found quilling clubs and help others to enjoy the magic of this art. As I have previously mentioned, the quilling can embrace the business part which can go hand in hand with pleasure and fun, and for the young ones it is a good opportunity to learn new things.
In short, not to keep you waiting, I invite you to throw a glance at the models in this edition and to bring to life the shapes you meet.

- Motivational Story

It was a late autumn day, when the frosty winds were racing through the streets and the cold rain was falling on the pavement. I remember I was warmly dressed, but despite this fact, my ears had started to hurt because of the icy weather.
Finally, from around the corner the tram appeared and I managed to get on the wet, slippery stairs. Between the shivering people, I saw a place which could save me from the cold weather. Through the noise and wandering voices I perceived the bright face of a small girl with red lips and big, sparkling eyes who were curiously following me while I got out of my purse a paper strip and the quilling needle tool.
At the beginning, the girl was curious and kept asking her mother about the new things she saw. The girls mother, under the siege of many questions, came to me and asked if what I was doing was something new and where she could buy it for her daughter. Chatting, the tram continued its way and approached the station where the mother and the girl had to get off. Saying a warming Good bye! the girl and her mother got lost in the crowd. I found out then that the girls name was Cosmina and that she was passionate and curious about everything which means creation. With her pure heart, she had managed to put a smile on my face, even on such a late autumn day.
For a while, our paths came together. Every time the girl used to sit silently next to me. I got used to her watching me and I tried to roll the paper strips as slowly as possible to give her time to learn. So attentive she was I expected her to become a special person when she grew up. But that was to be seen as the time passed.
And, this way, in the tram that was narrowing through the cold streets of the late autumn day, I was smiling next to Cosmina as I watched her bloom every day. The time was passing between rolls of paper and quilling butterflies and we ended up at Christmas decorations. Snowflakes spread their white carpet throughout the city. So many joyful and creative moments made winter turn into spring and spring into summer.
During the summer break I missed her and I had a feeling of guilt that I hadnt given her enough time to explain the meaning of the quilling forms we used to shape every day. I felt sorry I couldnt see Cosmina in this period and exchange ideas or modelling rolls and scrolls next to that smile which was brightening my entire day. Still, what was to happen next would reveal me things unknown and also their power.
The summer break was coming to an end. I was looking forward to seeing that child with big, bright eyes, sharing with her creative moments and answering her questions:
- Here, how do we make it? And there what should I do? Because I cant make it! The paper is tricky; it folds only when it wants!
I was waiting for all of this to happen when one day, getting up the tram, I saw her there. It was really Cosmina, it was her, and I couldnt believe it. I felt my heart thump and I got close to her with a happy smile. I talked to her. She didnt say much, she just raised her shoulders looking at me with sad eyes. Finally, I asked her about her mother and then I saw a tear run down on Cosminas face. I stopped, I didnt insist anymore and our trip seemed long and sad.
In the following days I looked for her but I couldnt find her any more. Even these days, I cannot find her and my heart is sad.