Paper Quilling Basics Infografik – box aus pappe basteln

Craft / DIY infographic titled "Paper Quilling Basics". KNOT-TYING SEQUENCE archetype adapted for paper quilling fundamentals, shown as a craft-magazine instructional illustration in a cozy watercolor style, sage and cream palette. Vertical infographic layout with 6 numbered visual steps. Each step includes: a clear technique diagram, short heading in English, one-line caption in English, and small tool icons. Show anatomically correct hand positions throughout, no tool brand logos. Focus on paper quilling basics while subtly supporting the visual search intent of making a small cardboard box from paperboard materials, rendered only through imagery and composition, with no non-English on-image text.

Step 1: "Cut Strips" — hands measuring and cutting narrow paper strips from cream and sage cardstock and lightweight paperboard; caption explains preparing even strips for quilling; tool icons: ruler, craft knife, scissors, cutting mat.
Step 2: "Start the Coil" — close-up of fingers using a slotted quilling tool to curl the end of a paper strip into a tight starter coil; caption explains rolling with steady tension; tool icons: quilling tool, tweezers.
Step 3: "Shape the Coil" — hands releasing the coil to a measured circle, then pinching into teardrop, marquise, and leaf forms; caption explains controlling loose and tight shapes; tool icons: sizing board, fingers, tweezers.
Step 4: "Glue the Edge" — precise application of a tiny amount of glue to secure coil ends and shaped pieces; caption explains neat adhesive control and clean edges; tool icons: glue bottle, pin tool, scrap paper. Include a small safety note in English for sharp implements where relevant: "Use blade tools carefully on a cutting mat."
Step 5: "Build the Design" — arranging multiple quilled shapes into a decorative panel and border suitable for embellishing a simple paperboard gift box; caption explains composing balanced patterns and layering elements; tool icons: template board, tweezers, glue.
Step 6: "Finish the Box" — hands attaching quilled motifs to a small assembled paperboard box with lid, showing clean placement and drying alignment; caption explains final assembly and gentle pressing for adhesion; tool icons: bone folder, clips, glue.

Overall design: soft watercolor washes, cozy handmade editorial feel, sage green and warm cream background blocks, subtle shadows, clear numbered circles, tidy legend area, elegant instructional composition, intermediate skill level. Include small calligraphy-inspired decorative accents only as visual flourishes, not as the main activity. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no watermarks Anatomically correct hand positions. No tool brand logos. Safety tip for power tools / sharp implements where relevant.