1.Holding the quilling tool in one hand, with the other hand, slot one end of a 20cm (8in) length of 3mm (1/8in) wide paper through the metal prongs. Only feed 5mm (3/16in) through the prongs to start with as this is just enough to hold the paper when turning the tool.

2.Rotate the quilling tool, keeping the paper taut with the other hand. As you turn the quilling tool, the paper is wound round the tool, forming a tight circle of paper, but the tension must be constantly maintained with the other hand.

3.Remove the quilling tool from the centre of the tight coil. Using a cocktail stick, apply a dab of PVA (white) glue to the end of the paper strip. Press this glued end to the coil to prevent it from unwinding. This is a tight closed coil because the paper strip has not been allowed to unwind at all before the end was glued in place.