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How to Use a Curling Coach for Quilling

October 17, 2018

It’s tool review time! One of my favorite parts of my blog!

I decided to demo a new tool that I have seen around for a while, but I haven’t used in a tutorial before.

I haven’t been able to review quilling tool in a few months and I am excited to share what I learned!

This week, I’m sharing some tips on how to use a curling coach for quilling.

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How to Use a Curling Coach ~ Tips on using a quilling tool for more even coils || www.ThePaperyCraftery.com

At first glance, I was a bit confused on how to use the curling coach to make coils.

Mine didn’t come with any instructions.

But after someΒ playing and research, I learned that the first step is to insert your quilling tool into the hole at the top.

How to Use a Curling Coach ~ Tips on using a quilling tool for more even coils || www.ThePaperyCraftery.com

Then, add your paper and roll like usual, keeping the coach between your paper and the handle of your tool.

It is a bit easier to use a slotted tool, rather than a needle tool. It’s just a bit too difficult to start the roll on the needle tool with the curling coach in place.

The “gingerbread man” shaped design of the curling coach also allows it to sit on its side as you roll, so you can glue with one hand while holding your slotted tool in the other.

How to Use a Curling Coach ~ Tips on using a quilling tool for more even coils || www.ThePaperyCraftery.com How to Use a Curling Coach ~ Tips on using a quilling tool for more even coils || www.ThePaperyCraftery.com

The drawn rings are perfect for double-checking that your coils are the same size.

What I liked the most about the curling coach is that it is really helpful for making large coils.

As anyone who makes really large tight coils often knows, they can get pretty wobbly as they get bigger.

I’ll definitely be grabbing this tool the next time I’m making projects like these succulents and flower pots!

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A curling coach also has bigger open holes on the bottom.

These help ensure that your coils are opening evenly.

Place your curling coach on a flat surface and set a coil inside. You’ll want to make sure that the coil is right off your quilling tool, and it hasn’t unrolled yet.

Just like a quilling template on a workboard, this feature is ideal for mass quilling or flower making when you want all your petals to be the exact same size.

How to Use a Curling Coach ~ Tips on using a quilling tool for more even coils || www.ThePaperyCraftery.com

Note – for all my fellow Americans,Β the holes are measuredΒ in metric length.

In inches, the top hole is approximatelyΒ .43″ and the bottom is .63″.

That being said, it did come with 3 quilling tools.

I receivedΒ a pretty standard slotted tool and an average needle tool, but also a long slotted tool which is a really handy tool and essential for making long cones, like the body of this monarchΒ butterfly.

How to Use a Curling Coach ~ Tips on using a quilling tool for more even coils || www.ThePaperyCraftery.com

Here’s a negative – the hole in my curling coach wasn’t centered. That was pretty frustrating.

If I was really depending on using this tool to keep my tight coils the same size, they would all be slightly off.

I didn’t read anything about this in the reviews of my curling coach, so this must just be mine.

All in all, I’m happy that I picked up this inexpensive tool.

Once I figured out how to use a curling coach for quilling, I realized which features I would use often, like stabilizingΒ large tight coils for 3D quilling.

I might not use theΒ large rings to measure my coils, though, because I like to a measure my strips before I start rolling.


Do you have a curling coach? How do you use yours?

If you’re thinking of picking one up, ask me any questions below!

Happy crafting!





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Comments

  1. shimuff says

    October 17, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    thank yo for that review i have never heard of a curling coach and now hope to get one
    sheila

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      October 17, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      Great! Let me know how it works for you!

      Reply
  2. Holly says

    October 17, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    I love my curling coach! I use it extensively with my slotted tool. I have not figured out the trick yet to mastering the needle tool for those really tight centers, but I get pretty decent smooth centers with the slotted tool and curling coach.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      October 18, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Awesome, Holly! I’m glad you’ve found it useful too!

      Reply
  3. Clair says

    January 18, 2019 at 5:38 am

    I’ve found the end of my tool too long for using the coach. I’m new to quilling so thought I was doing something wrong? Maybe I just need to buy a shorter tool but it’s a standard length I think.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      January 18, 2019 at 6:35 am

      Hmmmm, I’m not sure, Clair. The curling coach I have came with a couple tools, so those are the only ones that I’ve tried. Are you able to pull your tool out a bit so the paper is flush with the coach? I know it’s a bit trickier on your hands, but it’s worth a try!

      Reply
  4. Vivian says

    May 31, 2019 at 12:39 am

    My quilling coach also has the off center hole so I thought it was not going to be of much use and haven’t really used it. I haven’t found the need for making really large coils so far in my work but maybe in the future I will.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      May 31, 2019 at 8:30 am

      It’s strange, isn’t it? I hope they fix that problem soon!

      Reply
  5. Elisabeth says

    October 31, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    I am new to quilling . Thank you for showing me something new .

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      November 1, 2019 at 9:49 am

      Glad to help, Elisabeth. Take a look around for a while, there’s loads of tutorials and reviews on my site. Let me know if I can help with any questions!

      Reply
  6. JoAnn Ayotte says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Mine is also off center… bad batch i guess.

    Reply
  7. Carole Bancroft says

    July 21, 2020 at 8:20 am

    Thanks for the demo- I have one and never used it cuz no directions came with it, I did use the big cut outs, but didn’t know about putting the needle head into the top!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      July 24, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      Glad to help!

      Reply
  8. Alicia says

    July 26, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    I’m new to quilling and not sure how long my strips need to be a get the pattern the correct size. Any help with that will be appreciated. If something says 3” – 1/8 β€œ what does that mean in the pattern?

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      July 26, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      It’s hard to know exactly without seeing what pattern you’re referring to, but I’m guessing it means a 3 inch strip of quilling paper that’s 1/8” wide. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  9. Kim says

    August 12, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Thank you for posting this, I got it in the kit I ordered and hadn’t figured out what it was for yet!

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      August 12, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      Glad to help solve the mystery!

      Reply
  10. Jean Ann says

    August 15, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Thank you for this info. I just purchased a starter kits and the quilling coach was included. I had no idea what it was used for.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      August 15, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      Glad I could help with that!

      Reply
  11. Martha says

    August 25, 2020 at 11:39 am

    If you’re not using the quilling tool how do you keep the strips in line ?

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      August 25, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      I’m not sure I understand your question. In this tool review, I do use the quilling tool they included. Can you give some more detail so I can help you out in the best way I can?

      Reply
  12. Martha says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:25 am

    Thank you for your prompt response. Perhaps this isn’t the right place to ask this but I mean if I don’t have the quilling coach do you have any tips for keeping the strips in line as you roll them. Thanks for any help.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      August 26, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      No problem! I’m glad to be able to try to help. The quilling coach is absolutely not necessary. It’s just a fun tool to play with. When I’m using a needle tool, I sometimes push my coil all the way up the needle so it’s by the base and that can help keep it straight as I roll. Also, slowing down as you roll will help. But some unevenness when you’re rolling is fine. It will usually straighten out when you take the paper off of your tool.

      Reply
  13. Deb says

    March 4, 2021 at 8:08 am

    Is there a standard length of paper for the size of curl you want ie -sometimes I have too much paper and the curl in a leaf or petal is too tight and not airy just more of a bunch instead of curls. Then I know it is too much paper. But is there a standard length like 10” or 7”? Thanks. Love watching you tutorials.

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      March 4, 2021 at 9:36 pm

      It all depends on the size of the finished shape. Simply put, you would need to use more paper for a larger petal, etc. Unfortunately, I don’t know of any set formula. I use a lot of trial and error, but it does get easier to guess after you’ve been quilling for a while. Sometimes, it’s a really good thing that paper is so cheap!

      Reply
  14. Sue Symons says

    June 29, 2021 at 4:03 pm

    I found Quilling about a month ago Thank goodness for Amazon I bought the tool box it’s excellent more or less everything I would need Then I discovered Papery Craftery It’s the best
    I am obsessed I can stop learning and practicing
    I have created my first birthday card
    Love it all
    Sue Symons

    Reply
    • Meredith says

      June 30, 2021 at 10:00 pm

      So great to hear! Thanks so much for your support 😁 please let me know if you have any questions!

      Reply
  15. Sue Symons says

    July 2, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I am fine at the moment thanks

    Reply
  16. Barbara Jones says

    February 9, 2025 at 4:19 am

    I’ve just started quilling and in the kit I bought was a curling coach and until now I didn’t know what it was for, so thank you. But like your own, mine also has an off centre hole

    Reply

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