New handmade slotted quilling tool design

Hello everyone! 

I'm excited today to share with you something that I've been working on lately. I haven't made a handmade slotted quilling tool for quite sometime now so it's always fun, exciting and a good challenge to do it again ☺❤.

Why make a new design you may ask? Well, I don't like to make the old design anymore because it's a bit pricey to prepare the materials plus it's difficult to make as well. I wanted to make a slotted quilling tool that is more affordable for everyone and not too pricey for me to make as well. 

To be honest, I didn't plan to make slotted quilling tools anymore but lately I've been getting orders for them so I had to think of making something new for those who requested them. 

Alhamdulillah today I get to share the new handmade slotted quilling tool that I made. No more rainbow colours on the tool like before, instead it's a more geometric pattern that I found that has colours which match the gold colour slot. I love it! 

I didn't make a lot of the tools, no mass production of it. I only make them for those who are really interested in handmade tools.  I don't have a lot of time to spare to make a lot of them anyways as I am busy with other work. But if there is a lot of orders for them, I would definitely need a long time to produce them. So it's only those who appreciate handmade craft and willing to wait. ❤☺

The handmade slotted quilling tools projects

Oh no....It's already the end of May and I missed blogging in March and April!!!! I can't believe I let this happen again. Been so busy with a lot of things. Especially making all these handmade slotted quilling tools for school teachers who bought them for kids with special needs. May God bless the kind hearted teachers and the school kids too.

At one point in March I was so busy doing all this that I couldn't even make cards. It's always either I was busy making these quilling tools or the basic quilling sets or I would be busy making cards. 

Actually, this is not something I enjoy doing that much because it takes a lot of time to make them, and it's a complicated process too. But when I think about how much this could help people who can't afford to buy the real standard slotted quilling tools, I put my feelings aside and just do it for them.  

Shortly after I finished making all these quilling tools, the requests for them were lesser and then I had time to do other things. Which was good considering I really needed to take a break from making these tools.

I do however enjoy looking at them all lined up like that. It's always the case when I have finished making them all, I don't feel like parting with them! LOL! But of course that is not possible as people are waiting for them to be posted. Had a hard time saying goodbye to them all. :(

My latest quilling kit for quilling beginners

I think I have changed my quilling kit/set for several times over the years. This latest one is my favourite so far. My most favourite item inside the kit would definitely be my slotted quilling tool. I used quilling papers as decorations inside the tool. All the colours of the rainbow. I love it :).

Another cool item in the quilling kit is of course the small nozzle white glue. The small nozzle makes it easier for us to apply the white glue on quilling paper. Easy to clean and easy to refill the white glue once the bottle is empty.

I'm selling the quilling kit specifically for quilling beginners who are looking for cheap alternatives when buying quilling tools. As we all know, not all of us can afford expensive craft tools and I'm just doing this to help those who are in need. I was one of them and I sure wished someone could provide the cheap alternatives back then. But since there weren't any, I had to resort to buy the expensive ones.

Items in quilling kit:
1 handmade rainbow slotted quilling tool
1 mini circle template
1 small nozzle white glue
4 packs of 80gsm quilling papers (200 pieces altogether)

I am also selling 80gsm quilling papers that I shred myself using the mini paper shredder. The size of the paper is 3mm x 297mm. I have named all the colour of the papers on the photos so that it is easier for you to list down the colours you would like to purchase. Each pack of quilling paper has 50 pieces of quilling paper.

So if you wish to order these items, do email me (Miss Lin) at inaabdul_21@yahoo.com, or you can WhatsApp me at my number 017-6508141.

The actual cost of each quilling set is RM21.00 but I'm selling them at a much lower price which is only RM18.00 a set and each pack of quilling paper only costs RM1.50. Very reasonably priced. Now everyone can quill!! ;)

Do check out this video below of how to keep the quilling papers in order after you have opened up the package. Thanks!

Rainbow coloured handmade slotted quilling tools

I made these rainbow coloured quilling tools about a week ago and I just love how they turned out! The tools were of course handmade by yours truly. I'm really happy with the latest look of my handmade slotted quilling tools. They are so cheerful and bright. I think I am now better at making them compared to the first try. There is always room for improvement. :)

I hand coloured all the rainbow coloured quilling tools instead of using pattern paper like I did for the black gold quilling tools. Although this rainbow quilling tool takes a little bit more time to make, I really enjoyed it. It was a good experiment. I'm glad it worked out.

After making these rainbow quilling tools I began to experiment more with other designs and it's just endless. There is just so many types of designs that I can insert in the quilling tool. But I guess for now I have to limit the designs to just making them for personal use because it's not as easy to mass produce them. I can only do a few of them a day. I'm not a machine. My hands do hurt in the process of making them.

For now, simple designs is all I'm concentrating on. Nothing overly fancy. Ever since I've been making these quilling tools, I hardly have the time to make handmade cards. It's so frustrating not being able to multitask as much as I want to. Hopefully I can make some cards soon. Or books! Gosh, I miss making the books the most!!

Do check out the video I made about the rainbow coloured quilling tools below and my new white glue bottle that I have added in my new quilling kit. Thank you!!

My new handmade slotted quilling tool

I remembered what it felt like last year when I first got the idea of making my own handmade slotted quilling tools. I tried to DIY it all by myself. I felt like an inventor or something! haha! Although it was not the best invention ever as it had many flaws, I have to admit, I kept the dream alive and kept on experimenting on it. I didn't stop thinking of ways to make the invention better.

This year, after all the experiments I had done over the months, I finally created another handmade slotted quilling tool to replace the first invention. This one had a better grip, better handling and felt so comfortable when turning the tool over and over. Totally different feeling compared to the first invention.

The major difference in this one is that the plastic handle itself is not curved like the one before. It's almost as straight as any normal standard slotted quilling tool. So it makes it more comfortable when using it to quill. The handle is made of plastic but the filling inside the plastic has been replaced with a different material. The first invention had glitters and colourful beads in it. No more of those in this latest invention. One other good thing about it now is that I get to put my name inside the plastic tube too! Love that part! So those who buy the slotted quilling tool would know that it is handmade and who made it too :).

It was not easy for me to create something like this. I had wasted a lot of materials before I finally decided on the best method and design. Since the process of making the slotted quilling tool itself had to be done by hand, and not by any special machine, it takes time for me to get one done. It's a very interesting process and seeing the finished product gives me joy :). I don't think I will be able to mass produce the slotted quilling tools like other companies do as I am doing this alone and am not in the best of health. I'm just helping out those in need of affordable slotted quilling tools while I still can :). 

Actually the initial idea of creating my own slotted quilling tools came about when a lot of people contacted me to ask about where they can buy slotted quilling tools that is more affordable for them. Standard slotted quilling tools in the market can be quite expensive, especially if they are branded. But they are undeniably better in quality. Sometimes, it also depends on how good you take care of them too. If you abuse them, they will eventually lasts a short period of time even though they are good in quality. So be nice to your tools and they will last longer ok? hehe!

I have to admit that I was one of those people who couldn't afford those standard slotted quilling tools back then. So I know how it feels to want to buy a craft tool and yet have to reserve that feeling till I had enough money for it. I remembered how expensive my first slotted quilling tool was. I bought it at a fancy craft shop in Kuala Lumpur. Back then I didn't know much about quilling and only knew very little about it from my friends. I bought it anyways even though it was pricey because I knew I would never get the chance to buy it at my place. It is not easy finding craft tools here in Alor Setar.

I'm happy if my humble handmade slotted quilling tools can help people create beautiful quilling creations. That's all I ever wanted. To see people make pretty things without having to spend so much money. Quilling in my mind now is a craft that everyone can try to do. Everyone can afford to try it. There are numerous of ways you can find on the net to do it with or without a fancy quilling tool. You just have to keep the dream alive, believe in yourself and be creative in creating beautiful things. :)

Here's a video below to show you the slotted quilling tool in action and how well it works. Thank you for watching!! :)

Rainbow beads slotted quilling tool

I'm getting the hang of making these slotted quilling tools now.....so far, it's been quite thrilling :). Especially the part of arranging the different colours of beads inside the plastic tube. This one was a request from a customer of mine. She showed me the different colours of beads that she would love for her quilling tool and I was very happy to do it for her.

Hope to make more in future with other colour combinations. ;)

Do check out the video below to view how to use this slotted quilling tool :)

My own DIY slotted quilling tool

Just a few days ago I was thinking of making my own slotted quilling tools. At first it was just for fun....(as if I didn't have enough quilling tools in my collection already! hehehehehe).....yes I have plenty of different designs of slotted quilling tools but the curiosity to find out how to make a slotted quilling tool just wouldn't go away . I made some using some old pens and a needle like the photo you see below.

But then, the obsession to make better ones came. Of course the minute that thought came to mind, I had to think of ways of doing it and I came up with the design that you see at the first two photos above. As you can see, the handle of the tool is plastic and it is filled with gold and silver glitters. I just love the effect! 

I even made some using beads like the ones below. I simply had fun making them! I used all the beads that I have in my collection. I haven't been using them for a long time and I thought it would be cool to try it out for the slotted quilling tool.

So what do you think? ;)

Special offer for quilling starter pack!!!

SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!! 
(Sorry, stock for quilling starter pack are all sold out, will restock soon)

Hello everyone! I'm doing a special offer for quilling beginners. I'm offering a special price for quilling products you see at the photo above. This is so that a lot more people can enjoy the pleasures of quilling! :) I am not including glue in this pack because you can get the glue easily at any stationery stores in your area compared to the other items. :)

The price for the quilling starter pack is RM25.50.....but I'm now offering it with a special price which is only RM23.00 per pack!!! See below for full details on the price and cost of delivery within Malaysia.

ITEMS IN QUILLING STARTER PACK:
- 1 SLOTTED QUILLING TOOL
- 5 PACKS OF MULTICOLOUR SHREDDED QUILLING PAPER (25 COLORS ALTOGETHER)
  *Check the multicolour shredded quilling paper at the link below:
http://azlina-lin.blogspot.com/2011/07/shredded-quilling-paper.html
- 1 MINI CIRCLE TEMPLATE

Slotted paper quilling tool

Interested in a slotted paper quilling tool? Well, I have good news for everyone out there who are fans of quilling! I'm  now selling this quilling tool! :) It's about 12cm in length, with a brass needle slot and a plastic blue marble like pattern handle.

Honestly, I really love this quilling tool.!! It's definitely my favourite quilling tool now amongst my collection of quilling tools. It's so comfortable to use because of the long plastic handle and I really love the slotted part that is quite long in length compared to the one I bought when I first started to learn how to quill. It just makes quilling big coils of quilling paper a lot easier, in my personal opinion. The tight gap of the slot makes it easy for the quilling paper to stick and coil around it. No slips at all. Love it! :) I even decorated the quilling tool with a silver lining dark blue ribbon around the handle just to make it look a little prettier hehehe.

Below is a video tutorial that I made on how I use this slotted quilling tool. Do check it out ;)

So if you are interested to get this lovely quilling tool, do email me for details on how to purchase them at my email address: inaabdul_21@yahoo.com