Who says stencils have to be only for painting? You could use them with 3D mediums too. For one, paper is a great way to express yourself because it creates wonderful textures. It’s also easy to combine other artistic techniques with quilling, so you can use stencil-painted borders or even decorate the surface with buttons, sequins, and more.
Stencils can be used in many ways for quilling projects. The best way is to transfer the design onto a rough sheet. You can also place a sheet of tracing paper over it and use pins to cover the outline, which serves as pointers to curl the strips accordingly. Some other tips include using stencils to add base layer paint, and much more!