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1. Using the pencil, trace the three flower circle templates on the book pages. Cut out the circles with the paper scissors. Be careful to cut inside the pencil lines so that you don’t have to erase them later. Cut each circle into a spiral, beginning at the perimeter and ending with a round area in the center.
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2. Attach the
outer end of the paper spiral to the slit of the quilling tool and
begin wrapping the spiral around the tool. When you reach the rounded
center of the spiral, gently remove the paper from the quilling tool and
let it spin out to form a loose coil. Place the round center on a flat
surface and allow the coil to form a loose flower shape.
Apply a small amount of liquid glue to several points in the coil to hold it in place. Repeat with the remaining two spirals. You now have three flower coils.
Apply a small amount of liquid glue to several points in the coil to hold it in place. Repeat with the remaining two spirals. You now have three flower coils.
3. To make
stamens for the flowers, cut three 1½-in/4-cm squares of tissue paper.
Fold each square lengthwise into fourths. Hold the top of the folded
paper in one hand and make closely spaced parallel cuts into the other
end, cutting about three-fourths of the way, to make fringe. Twist the
top of the fringe to make a pointed end. Apply a dot of liquid glue to
this “foot” and, using the toothpick, press the end of the stamen into
the center of the flower coil. The fringe should fill the flower coil.
Check the length. Each stamen should be level with the top of the coil
or protrude no more than ¼ to ½ in/6 to 12 mm. Trim the fringe if
necessary. Repeat to make stamens for the remaining two flowers.
4. To
embellish your flowers, make a tassel of crepe paper that will sit
underneath the flowers and peek out from the brooch. Cut a
3-by-5-in/7.5-by-12-cm piece of crepe paper and fold lengthwise into
fourths. Cut the paper for the tassel in the same way that you cut the
paper for the stamens. Unfold the paper to reveal a fringe. At the top
of the fringe, pinch the paper so that the uncut edge at the top gathers
together. After gathering it all the way across, twist the top slightly
to create a small tassel.
5. Using the
pencil, trace the base template on the record jacket and cut out with
cardboard scissors. Decide how you want to arrange the flowers and
tassel on the base and then attach with liquid glue. Allow to dry
thoroughly, about an hour.
6. Attach the
base to the brooch pin using the hot glue gun. Allow to dry for about
10 minutes. Punch one or two circles out of the scrap paper. Using the
glue stick, apply glue to a circle and place it on the top of the
glued-down pin end to finish the backside of the brooch. Trim the fringe
on the tassel if you like.
