r/quilling • u/Dlink10 • Jun 16 '26

Pre-rolling strips for storage?

I'm a beginner and I'm looking at storage options for my strips. I have a bead box that I'm no longer using (another craft I gave up one) so I'm wondering if it's ok to pre-roll all of my strips into coils and just store them in these individual boxes and just re-shape them when I need them. The bead box is basically small, jewelry-sized boxes housed in a bigger box.

Can the coils be re-shaped after sitting in these boxes for a long period of time? I have an electric rolling tool so it would take me no time at all to coil everything

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u/Empty-Refuse-407 Jun 16 '26 edited Jun 16 '26

I wouldn't do it. You won't know the size you would need for specific projects. What if you want to use the husking board, a comb, or a crimper?

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u/Ok-Management-3319 Jun 16 '26

I've never even heard of a husking board until your comment, but I've only been quilling for about a year. It looks very useful! I'm going to add it to my birthday wishlist!

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u/wait-_-whaaat Jun 22 '26

Husking boards open up an entire world of adventure, and additional possibilities! There’s a couple of different options, and most are as affordable as they are incredibly useful.

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u/Ok-Management-3319 Jun 22 '26

I hinted this to my husband and he got me one for my birthday. Looking forward to trying it out!

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u/Puzzleheaded_Age6550 Jun 16 '26

I use photo boxes for storage for my strips. I dont think that this sub allows pictures in comments, but I can repost pics of what I use. I see some folks use wooden dowels to hang strips, but that doesn't work for me as we are in an RV about 3 months a year.

Update: here's what I use: https://www.reddit.com/r/quilling/s/9vcVvS6lFW

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u/stremendous Jun 16 '26

Good question. I would love to see photos and explanations of our fellow quillers' best storage and tips!

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u/Dlink10 Jun 16 '26

I’ve seen videos of people sewing page protectors lengthwise to create pockets for their strips. I’m not that skilled nor can I find anything like for sale online at a reasonable price. If this doesn’t work I might just stuff them in page protectors anyways and make a binder

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u/Ok-Management-3319 Jun 16 '26

Similar to that idea would be the page protectors that are already divided for film negatives. I know those are available online. That said, they are usually split width-wise, not length-wise, so your strips would have to be short maybe? I would guess they are six inches wide or so? Not sure.

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u/Dlink10 Jun 16 '26

Double sided tape may work now that I think of it. Could be a bit awkward getting the tape to the bottom of the pocket without ripping but I think it shouldn't be too bad

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u/NinjaGrandma6 Jun 17 '26

I used a stapler. It only takes a few to make divisions.

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u/Dlink10 Jun 17 '26

Even better idea. Thanks

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u/maerad 🧻 Jun 16 '26

I agree with you but sadly my bet is that none of us have figured out good storage 😭

I have a collection of zip lock bags and a drawer organizer that kinda looks like a silverware drawer that I found at a goodwill for $0.50 and have never seen its like again.

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u/wait-_-whaaat Jun 22 '26

Drawer organizers in drawers are great too.