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

by Schnippert, Kristara, author.

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Berne, IN : Annie's, [2015]

Calligraphy -- Technique.

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9781590124840 electronic bk.

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Annie's Attic paper crafts.

1 online resource : illustrations (chiefly color).

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 sign -- Wedding 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 sheets -- Buyer's guide.

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!

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