Needles 'n' Knowledge: Scalloped Rolled Cone 3D Rosette

Twelve shaped-edge ‘petals’ are curled, then each

is rolled into a cone using guide symbols.

(Recommended to use print paper weight for rolled cones;

since this style paper stock is often single sided,

two-part stencil can be used to ‘ink’ on a plaid pattern

to backsides of petal shapes.)

Cones are arranged on the circular base using

‘rays’ guide marks (hand traced between dashes).

Center offset circles trio adds decoration to

the front to hide cone tips.

Use as card decoration, gift tag and more.

Measures approx. 6.25” diam. when fully assembled.

Sized to coordinate as a front decoration on

the “Pennant 3D Pocket”.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A cone petals (12)
A1 petal shows backside stencil plaid and distress coloring
B-D scallop and plain circle array
E circle base with guide dash marks
F platform circles platform
G left stripe and right stripe stencils for
adding plaid (see A1 petal)

These stenciling steps 2-7 are optional, intended as a way

to add patterning to the lighter weight "printed paper"

that is recommended for the curled and rolled cones.

2. Identify the lowest side scallop on each side of

the petal shape, then . . .

. . . position the petal to be stenciled under the stencil shape
so that . . .

. . . those side scallop edges align with the extensions

at the sides of the stencil as precisely as possible

on both sides. Hold in place while placing FRONT side

down on work surface, and securing stencil in place.

3. Use a dauber and distress ink to fill in the stripe
openings under which the petal shape lies.
The ink will end up on the stencil, of course, but
the important inking is what ends up on the petal.
Due to the nature of distress ink, the pattern will be light.

4. To get a sense of how much inking has been transferred,

release the anchor temp tape on one side an carefully roll back

the stencil. If it satisfies, remove the stencil for next shape.

5. Repeat the steps for the left stripes, positioning of the stencil
and petal side scallops as before, with petal behind,
securing and inking through the stencil.

6. Carefully peel back the stencil to check for success,

then remove the stencil.

Here is one stencil-completed petal.

Repeat for the other eleven petals.

7. The petals in this project have some additional distressing

and coloring added, to give the illusion that the paper

has pattern/design on both sides.

8. Add some curl to the petal shapes by using a rod-shaped

tool such as this 1/4 to 5/16" wooden dowel section,

holding the paper shape firmly between dowel and thumb

while pulling the shape over the tool, somewhat like

curling ribbon. Add most curl to the sides, and radiate

the curling action from the narrow bottom to fan across

the wider scalloped edge.

This is the appearance of the prepared petal.

9. Apply liquid adhesive to the underside of the petal

along the right edge in the approximate margin shown

in this image by the red dash line, then . . .

. . . form the petal into a cone with the adhesive-applied

right side overlapping the left . . .

. . . and line up the two guide holes as shown in
this completed cone. Use a toothpick tip or stylus
to help line them both up if necessary.

It may be helpful to insert a narrow rod-like tool such as
this paint brush shaft behind the seam area to provide
a rigid "press-against" surface while securing the seam.

NOTE also that the tip opening should end up being

rather tight like the paintbrush shaft circumference.

Here is the finished cone petal.

10. Repeat to form all 12 petals in the same manner.

11. Prepare the base circle by identifying the guidemark

hash cuts around the outer edge that mark off

the twelve center position lines of each petal.

Make these more visible by laying a straight edge across

two opposite marks while intersecting the center opening.

Repeat for 6 total bisecting lines all around the circle.

12. Apply a bead of quick-grab liquid adhesive along
the center-underside of the petal, ending approx.
2/3rds from scalloped edge . . .

. . . then position the glue-applied underside along

the first selected drawn guide line . . .

. . . with the tip placed at the center dashed guideline,

and secure in place until secure.

13. Place the second cone opposite the first,
and then the next pair at the right-angle positions
to assist in layout and fitting the remainder in place.
Then continue to position and fit a pair of cones
between the original four, until . . .

. . . all of the cones are in place radiating out from

the center in regular fashion.

14. Since the shape of the cones at the outer scalloped

end may be tall and leaving gaps between cones,

gentle apply pressure to "flatten" them all at the same rate . . .

. . . slightly so that the cones touch, while being cautious

NOT to cause permanent creases or bends.

If desired, a carefully-placed dab of adhesive can be

added where cones touch at sides may assist,

but likely will be unnecessary.

15. Bend the platform circles shape in accordion style
so that the circles will stack, then . . .

. . . apply a dollop of hot-melt glue at the center
between each layer in order to give some added
height to the stack -- sort of like gluing an actual bead
between the layers.