From Old Books to Art: How I Create My Quilling Shadow Boxes
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Small, Neutral Paper Quilling Art |
There’s something special about giving forgotten materials a second life.
For my latest series of neutral quilling artworks, I used recycled book pages, carefully transforming them into textured, sculptural wall pieces. Here’s a look at how each piece comes to life:
📖 Step 1: Sourcing the Pages
I start by selecting old books—often worn, aged, and no longer usable in their original form.
The natural tones and printed text become part of the final artwork’s character.
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| Sourcing the Pages |
✂️ Step 2: Cutting & Rolling
Each page is cut into strips and hand-rolled individually.
No machines, no shortcuts—just slow, repetitive motion that builds the foundation of the piece.
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| Cutting the strips |
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| Gluing the paper strips |
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| Rolling the glued strips |
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| Work in Progress |
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| Work in Progress |
💧 Step 3: Sealing the Rolls
To strengthen and preserve the rolls, I apply a diluted protective glue coating.
This step ensures durability while keeping the organic look of the paper.
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| Sealing rolled paper with Elmers glue |
🌀 Step 4: Shaping the Composition and Gluing the Rolls
Every roll is placed one by one onto the base, creating a dimensional, almost sculptural surface.
I focus on balance, rhythm, and texture rather than symmetry.
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| Shaping the Composition and Gluing the Rolls |
🖼️ Step 5: Framing the Piece
The finished work is mounted inside a shadow box, allowing the depth and detail to stand out beautifully depending on light and angle.
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| Framing the piece |
🌿 The Final Result
Each piece is completely unique—no two can ever be the same.
What was once a forgotten book becomes textured, minimalist wall art, full of quiet detail and story.
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| Small, Neutral Paper Quilling Art 7”x7” ready to hung |
👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/9JVgh2fLf4Q?si=e-czkk_amiRAZrYV
🛍️ Available in my Etsy shop:⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://artscraftsdiygallery.etsy.com/listing/4506674466
✨ Free shipping available
From Old Books to Art: How I Create My Quilling Shadow Boxes
|
Small, Neutral Paper Quilling Art |
There’s something special about giving forgotten materials a second life.
For my latest series of neutral quilling artworks, I used recycled book pages, carefully transforming them into textured, sculptural wall pieces. Here’s a look at how each piece comes to life:
📖 Step 1: Sourcing the Pages
I start by selecting old books—often worn, aged, and no longer usable in their original form.
The natural tones and printed text become part of the final artwork’s character.
|
| Sourcing the Pages |
✂️ Step 2: Cutting & Rolling
Each page is cut into strips and hand-rolled individually.
No machines, no shortcuts—just slow, repetitive motion that builds the foundation of the piece.
|
| Cutting the strips |
|
| Gluing the paper strips |
|
| Rolling the glued strips |
|
| Work in Progress |
|
| Work in Progress |
💧 Step 3: Sealing the Rolls
To strengthen and preserve the rolls, I apply a diluted protective glue coating.
This step ensures durability while keeping the organic look of the paper.
|
| Sealing rolled paper with Elmers glue |
🌀 Step 4: Shaping the Composition and Gluing the Rolls
Every roll is placed one by one onto the base, creating a dimensional, almost sculptural surface.
I focus on balance, rhythm, and texture rather than symmetry.
|
| Shaping the Composition and Gluing the Rolls |
🖼️ Step 5: Framing the Piece
The finished work is mounted inside a shadow box, allowing the depth and detail to stand out beautifully depending on light and angle.
|
| Framing the piece |
🌿 The Final Result
Each piece is completely unique—no two can ever be the same.
What was once a forgotten book becomes textured, minimalist wall art, full of quiet detail and story.
|
| Small, Neutral Paper Quilling Art 7”x7” ready to hung |
👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/9JVgh2fLf4Q?si=e-czkk_amiRAZrYV
🛍️ Available in my Etsy shop:⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://artscraftsdiygallery.etsy.com/listing/4506674466
✨ Free shipping available
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