COMPANIONS ON THE ROAD 

 Naniloa Smith and Mary Koehler

               July, August, September, 2010 Vol. 21           www.inthedesertchildrensproject.org  

‘Companions on the Road’ is an ongoing column created to help us ‘adults’ remember we are children, too, and want to play.

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From Naniloa Smith

I have had so much fun since Mary introduced us to Quilling. A trip to the library and books and craft magazines on quilling and paper twirling inspired me. These are some tips I’ve picked up:
 1. Use a toothpick for a quilling tool.
 2. Construction paper and pages from magazines can be used.
 3. Use a paper shredder to make strips.
 4. Jewelry can be made from quilled pieces.
I learned that Quilling dates back to the 16th century when French and Italian nuns created ornate borders to embellish religious articles. During the 18th century it was encouraged as a proper pastime. Examples of
quilling are found in many museums.

My sister and I have been getting together to quill. We’ve made cards and pictures and even tried out the jewelry. Below are instructions for bracelet and earrings.

Supplies needed. Construction paper, toothpick, glue, fine tip marker. varnish, and beads

Quilled Paper Bracelet
       1. Cut construction paper into ½ inch strips. (I used a small paper cutter.)
       2. Scribble on strips with fine tip marker.
       3. Roll strips on toothpick. Remove from toothpick and pull tight and glue.
       4. String these beads onto cord or mono-filament.
       5. Add other beads as inspired.
       6. Varnish construction paper beads.
       7. Close using method of choice.( purchased closing like a lobster or tie if using cord)

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Quilled Paper Earrings

Additional Supplies:  1 ½ inch headpin, spacer bead, pliers, jump ring, earring wire

Additional Supplies: 1 ½ inch headpin, spacer bead, pliers, jump ring, earring wire

       1. Cut construction paper into 3/4 inch strips.
       2. Follow steps 2 & 3 from bracelet.
       3. Add spacer bead, tight rolled paper bead and another spacer bead to 1 ½ inch headpin.
       4. Use pliers to turn top portion of headpin and make a loop to attach to a small jump ring to loop of earring wire.
       5. Close jump ring.
       6. Repeat for second earring.
       7. Varnish paper beads.
       8. Wear or send to a friend.

From Mary Koehler

I had the chance to care for my nieces and nephews for a few days while their mom was recovering from surgery. I took my Quilling supplies with me. We had such fun doing the Quilling.

On the Road with Art Supplies

       1. Choose art supplies you love or would like to try.
       2. Select a container to hold them in that will protect them on the road.
       3. Gather or purchase the supplies.
       4. Carefully back them for your adventure.

I took some new silky crayons on my trip earlier this year to Hawaii. It was wonderful to sit looking out at the beach and try the crayons. My husband ended up drawing also. Those walking by wanted to see what we were doing and wanted to try it also. We ended up sharing the cards as thank you notes for the time we had with friends.

Invitation

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From our Readers on the Road

I helped my sister with a card using the technique of Quilling. She wanted to make a dinosaur for her grandson.  After we made him she said he had a name.  It didn’t come to mind.  Finally I looked at a bird book I had and saw a Cassowary, a bird from Australia.  She said, ‘That’s his name.”  As soon as we saw the name the picture became animated.  My sister showed it to a friend and she said, “That’s a Cassowary.”  Cool!  Thank You.

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