Quilled Paper Boxes - Project #93

Practice quilling techniques and decorate papier mache boxes!

Steps

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  Step 1
  Paint your papier mache box with acrylic paint.
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  Step 2
  Choose desired paper color and cut the quilling strip to appropriate length with scissors. Insert paper between prongs and twirl around the quilling tool until entire strip is used.
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  Step 3
  Form rolled paper into desired shape with your fingers. Adhere end of the strip to the side of the shape with Tacky Glue.
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  Step 4
  Use a toothpick, paper clip or paint brush to apply glue to quilled shape and adhere shape to box.
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  Step 5
  Repeat Steps 2-4 until the top of the box is entirely covered. Sides may also be decorated!

Products Used

• Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 4 oz. (DUN-33143)
• Darice Papier Mache Heart Box (DAR-99356)
• Darice Papier Mache Hexagon Box (DAR-99359)
• Darice Papier Mache Oval Box (DAR-99358)
• Darice Papier Mache Rectangle Box (DAR-99361)
• Darice Papier Mache Round Box (DAR-99357)
• Darice Papier Mache Square Box (DAR-99360)
• Darice Papier Mache Star Box (DAR-98716)
• Kemper Quilling Tool (KEM-QKT)
• Lake City Craft Co. 1/8 x 24-inch Quilling Paper - 10 Colors (LCC-350)