STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Rainbow Quilled Egg

It takes no skill to quill - simply roll strips of paper into tight coils and glue to Easter egg in a palette of sunny hues.
   Completion Time - 
1 day
   Designer - 
Annabelle Keller

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • 3-13/16" x 2-13/16" egg
Other Materials
  • 1/8" quilling paper strips**, 100-count packages of assorted colors, two
  • **Quilling supplies are available from Christy Crafts, P.O. Box 492, Hinsdale, IL 60512; 630/889-9152.

Tools

  • Candle stub or paraffin
  • Serrated knife
  • Ruler
  • Fine-tip scissors
  • Round toothpicks
  • White craft glue

Instructions

  • 1. Wax serrated knife with a candle stub or paraffin. Slice 1/4"lengthwise from egg so it will sit flat.
  • 2. Cut quilling paper in 4" lengths. Carefully roll each striparound a toothpick, forming a 3/8" loose coil. Glue end of stripon back of coil to secure.
  • 3. Using photo as a guide, glue coils in horizontal rows aroundegg. Work from bottom of egg to top, alternating colors as desired.