Creative calligraphy : a beginner's guide to modern, pointed-pen calligraphy / Kristara Schnippert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schnippert, Kristara, author.

Series:

Annie's Attic paper crafts.

Annie's Attic paper crafts

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Calligraphy.

Paper work.

Handicraft.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (50 p.)

Place of Publication:

Berne, IN : Annie's, [2015]

Summary:

Calligraphy is a lettering art that anyone can learn with some practice and patience. This book will teach you everything you need to know to get started in modern calligraphy. You ll learn about the supplies you ll need such as pen holders, nibs, inks and papers. You ll master different calligraphy techniques such as holding the pen, dipping the pen into ink, and understanding ink flow and pen pressure. Lettering guide sheets are provided to help you practice the letterforms. A troubleshooting section outlines common issues that every calligrapher deals with and how you can fix them. Once you ve learned the basics, a photo gallery of projects will inspire you to create your own works of art "

Contents:

Cover; Half Title and Dedication; Table of Contents; Introduction; Calligraphy Supplies; Calligraphy Terminology; Getting Ready to Write; Making Your Mark; Troubleshooting; Variations; Letters & Symbols; Molly Alphabet; Logan Alphabet; Alexa Alphabet; Brooke Alphabet; Katie Alphabet; Elizabeth Alphabet; Numbers & Symbols; Basic Layouts; Faux Calligraphy; Thank You Card; Navy & Gold Place Cards; Glitter Birthday Card; Birthday Balloons; Gracie Gift Bag; Wooden Menu; Giant Balloon Happy Birthday Card; Driftwood Place Cards; Gold Gift Tags; Cork Coasters; Thank You So Very Much Card

I Will Always Love You Wooden SignWedding Invitation; Leaf Place Cards; Black & White Dessert Toppers; Gold-Leaf Wooden Coasters; You Are Worth It; Chalkboard Menu; Project Sources; Combination Strokes Practice Sheet; Lettering Guidelines Sheet; Buyer's Guide; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 13, 2016).

ISBN:

1-59012-484-7

1-59012-486-3