How to make a border buddy with different shapes for
jewellery.
Tools
needed: stiff paper (cardstock/chart paper etc.),
cardboard, glue, scissors/exacto knife, pencil, ruler.
As with the box tutorial,
you’ll have to decide on the size of your model. You’ll also have to decide on
the shape/ number of folds according to your design.
Tip:
Try it out with some
rough sheets of paper first. Don’t be afraid to experiment.
When you have decided on the
size and shape, using the method in my box tutorial draw lines on the inside of
your shape. (don’t forget the extra column for gluing, otherwise you might lose
one side).
Now make strips with your
cardboard that are the same size as each side/column on your shape. These will
be used to reinforce and stiffen your shape once it is ready.
Once you have all your pieces
together you’re ready to start.
As with the box, fold the paper inwards (mountain folds) using your lines as guides. In this case you need to score the folds well using
your nail or ruler (or any other appropriate tool). The idea is to make a sharp
crease.
Once the creases are done,
cut little angles out of the spare column. Then fold your shape accordingly and
glue the spare column to the inside of the first side. That’s your shape done.
Now to reinforce it glue
each piece of cardboard to the insides of each column. This will stiffen it as
well as make it easier to wrap the quilling strips around without losing shape.
You might have to trim or adjust the cardboard to fit snugly inside, making
sure each angle/corner retains its sharpness. Once you have all the sides done
leave to dry.
There! your new border buddy is all done! You can now have earrings, pendants etc that are not just circles, triangles or squares. Enjoy.
In the diagrams below you'll see my two experiments.
Note: on the bottom one all the folds are mountain folds except the last one which is a valley fold, to give it a different design.
Here are the results:
PS: As you can see - you can also use valley folds (fold your paper outwards) to create other shapes such as stars. To make a multiple sided star just use the accordion fold and glue at the end.
Please do refer to my blog if you use any of my tutorials or ideas. Thanks.
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Please do refer to my blog if you use any of my tutorials or ideas. Thanks.
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