The calligraphy book Pointed pen techniques, inspiration, and projects
Book - 2024
This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey Bugbee, the creator of The Postman's Knock. Discover the tools you need to achieve the best results: not only pens, nibs, inks, and paper, but also patience and creativity as you build up your confidence and skills. Follow step-by-step guides to Lindsey's favorite lettering styles, then put your new-found skills to use with 15 inspiring projects, including ideas for invitations and cards for loved ones.
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- Subjects
- Genres
- Illustrated works
Instructional and educational works - Published
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[London, England] :
Doring Kindersley Limited
[2024].
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First American edition
- Physical Description
- 207 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- ISBN
- 9780593841549
- Introduction
- Discovering calligraphy
- Types of calligraphy
- Modern pointed pen calligraphy
- The joy of calligraphy
- The supplies
- Pen holders
- Pointed pen nibs
- Inks
- Papers
- Building your kit
- Other tools
- The preparation
- Preparing for success
- The right supplies
- Preparing new nibs
- Adjusting your pen
- Finding your grip
- Dipping and refilling
- The practice
- The basic strokes
- The movement
- Effective practice
- Guidelines and planning
- Practice drills
- Calligraphy exemplars
- Amy style
- Kaitlin style
- Copperplate style
- Janet style
- Flourished style
- Hand lettering
- Creating your own style
- Mastering the technique
- Tracking your progress
- Challenges and opportunities
- Nib challenges
- Ink issues
- Paper challenges
- Pushing the boundaries
- Alternative inks
- Ink spatters
- Fixing mistakes
- The projects
- Elaborate mail art
- Twist-out tree holiday card
- Letter from Santa
- Paper ornaments
- Halloween skull
- Butterfly Mother's Day card
- Personalized wrapping paper
- Wedding invitation
- Dinner party place cards
- Family bonsai
- Keepsake birth certificate
- Nursery art
- Ampersand art
- Flourished lettering map
- Filigree leaf bookmark
- Glossary
- Resources
- Templates
- Index
- Acknowledgments
- About the author