Content

• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

The art of scrolling, or scrolling, has been around for hundreds of years - from the golden Renaissance monks to the nineteenth-century ladies who studied the art. should be more popular than ever. All you need is the kit, a little patience, and creativity.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Basic Knowledge

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   Be aware of two different types of tools for rolling paper, including a roller and needle. The roller is for the beginner, while the roller is for the more mature and skillful. If you don't want to use these tools, you can also use a toothpick or pin instead.
   • Roller: like a pencil with a narrow gap at the tip of the nose. The downside of the roller is that it creates small twists in the center of the paper when moving the paper towards the top of the roll. If this doesn't bother you, you should give it a try at the beginning.
   • Needle: This tool is more difficult to use but produces smooth (more professional look) and perfect helices.

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   Make your own or buy roll paper. It is not surprising that the art of scrolling is based on the paper you use to create your work. Artisans use colored paper threads, curling them into incredibly beautiful designs. You can make these fibers yourself by cutting them into even strips, or buying pre-cut paper. The length of the paper depends on the texture you want to shape.

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   Try twisting the paper. Before you shape, prepare plenty of smooth coils. To begin, place one end of the paper thread in the small slot of the curler. Need to wrap hands tightly, then start rotating the roll head away. Paper fibers need to be wrapped around the winding tool to form a coil. Continue to rotate the roll head until paper runs out.
   • To twist the paper with a rolling needle or toothpick, moisten your finger, and roll one end of the paper thread around the needle (or other tool). Use your thumb and index finger to force the paper to rotate around the needle tip.
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Part 2 of 2: Paste the Pictures you Design

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   Gently pull the coil from the tool. After twisting the paper thread, remove the coil. If you want the coil to loosen, put the coil down so it will come off on its own.

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   Paper. After the coils are ready, stick the end of the paper. Only use a little bit of glue. Use a toothpick, or a paper punch, or a T-needle to apply the glue to the inside of the ends of the paper. Hold for twenty seconds.
   • Conventional adhesive is sufficient for the paper roll. You can also try glues, as they dry faster than conventional ones. Or liquid super glue, which dries very quickly and sticks well.

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   Squeeze to shape the coil. This depends on the texture you want to make. You may want to squeeze it into a leaf shape. You can also create triangles. The possibilities for shaping are limitless!

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   Paste the coils. Again, only a very small amount of paste is used - the paste can cause the paper to soften or deform the composition. Also cannot use too little tank. Remember to keep the coils for twenty seconds!

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   Finish.

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   Try out a few textures. You can go to a fine art store to buy a paper texture book, search the internet, or try the patterns on wikiHow yourself! WikiHow textures include:
   • Angel paper roll. This beautiful angel shape will make a meaningful gift or a wonderful decoration for the Christmas tree.
   • Heart shaped paper roll. Nothing says "I love you" better than making a handcrafted and lovely item for your lover. Show them your scrolling skills with this heart pattern.
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Advice

• Look for a paper book for kids for ideas and ways to roll paper.
• Experiment with paper fibers of different lengths to create the perfect composition.
• Your first roll experience can be fun or tedious. It is just that some people are not paparazzi.

Warning

• Since you will be using sharp tools, be careful when rolling the paper or you will stab yourself.

What you need

• Paper rolling tools
• Paper fiber
• Glue
• Ruler