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    Creative Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Modern, Pointed-Pen Calligraphy
    Creative Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Modern, Pointed-Pen Calligraphy
    Creative Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Modern, Pointed-Pen Calligraphy
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    Creative Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Modern, Pointed-Pen Calligraphy

    By Kristara Schnippert

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    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!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnnie's
    Release dateDec 20, 2015
    ISBN9781590124840
    Creative Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Modern, Pointed-Pen Calligraphy

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      For absolute "Beginners" sure... Unfortunately I did not find much information about calligraphy that was of particular depth. I've been a calligraphy neophyte for the last few months and have found reddit forums, instagram users, periscope streams, etc, that all provide the same information contained in this book. I would have loved more depth. Though, there's a redemption code at the end for some guidesheet PDFs at the end of the book, which is nice.

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    Creative Calligraphy - Kristara Schnippert

    Pattern Services and Revisions

    If you are an Annie’s customer and have a question about the instructions on a pattern you have purchased, please visit:

    AnniesCatalog.com/pages/customer_care/pattern_services.html

    Templates

    To download templates for easy printing, view the download instructions at the end of this book or click the Templates chapter in the Table of Contents.

    For my parents,

    who always told me to dream big.

    Table of Contents

    Pattern Services and Revisions

    Templates

    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

    Introduction

    Contrary to popular belief, calligraphy and handwriting are two very different things (although learning calligraphy will help you improve your handwriting). What makes calligraphy unique is the variation of thick and thin lines—the contrast within the letterforms.

    I believe that anyone at any age can learn how to write beautiful calligraphy. It just takes practice and patience. I first fell in love with calligraphy and began teaching myself when I was 12, after I found a book at my grandma’s house. Maybe you want to learn how to address your own wedding invitations, or maybe you just want to take your snail mail to the next level. No matter what your reason is, it’s never too late or too early to learn.

    Old-school calligraphy was all about perfection. What I love about modern calligraphy

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