| Description |
175 pages : illustrations (some color); 28 cm |
| Contents |
Basics. Everyday tools and equipment ; Letters we rely on ; A place for our calligraphy ; Choosing and using a pen -- About lettering. The alphabets ; Using your calligraphy ; Layout and design -- Simple ways to make letters special. Creative letters ; Creative backgrounds -- Extra ideas for advancing calligraphers. Gold and silver ink and paint ; Drawn and painted capitals ; Printing -- Mass-producing cards. Adding words on inserts ; Envelope design for cards and scrapbook pages -- Gallery. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
It's not just what you write--it's how you write it. And this inspiring guide shows you how to write it with style and flair. It outlines a plethora of calligraphy techniques using a range of modern and traditional styles. Featuring practical information on creating pleasing layouts, adding written inserts to cards, using separate layers of paper and card, and much more, this is the ultimate calligraphy sourcebook. |
| Subject |
Calligraphy.
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Greeting cards.
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Scrapbooking.
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| ISBN |
9781861088826: $19.95 |
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1861088825 |
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