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Academy of Art University GR 106-OL -- Fall 2008

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Fall Session: September 4 to December 20, 2008

Items that are available are bolded.

Required Textbook:

The Art of Calligraphy by David Harris

Required Supplies:

1 - set of Brause nibs (all 9 different sizes: .5mm, .7mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, and 5mm) (Lefties may consider Mitchell nibs here as well)
14 - Speedball nibs: B-0, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5 and B-6; and C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5 and C-6 (sometimes one or two of these are hard to find. B-0 and B-1 are necessary for this class, as are the largest C nibs. B-5 and B-6 also are excellent for sketching.)
6 - pen holders, Caran d'Ache brand only (you can get more if you don't want to switch nibs a lot)
1 - Crow Quill Nib
1 - Crow Quill Holder
1 - 18 x 24'' Aerocore Drawing Board or reasonable substitute
1 - P21 Graph Pad
1 - 14 x 17'' pad of good calligraphy paper, Strathmore Drawing 400 Smooth
1 - 18 x 24'' pad of Strathmore Drawing 400 Smooth (24, 50 sheets or 100, your choice)
1 - roll of tracing paper or one 9 x 12" or 11 x 14" pad of tracing paper
1 - bottle of Best Bottle Sumi from JNB
1 - 18'' or 24'' cork back metal ruler Note from JNB: We only have the 18" ruler currently.
1 - 24'' T square
1 - 30/60 degree triangle, 10'' or reasonable substitute (optional, for drawing guidelines)
1 - 45 degree triangle, 10'' or reasonable substitute(optional, for drawing guidelines)
2 - pencil, HB lead (for double pencil tool)
1 - pencil, 2B lead (softer)
1 - Staedtler Mars plastic eraser, large
1 - Oriental bamboo pointed brush, Utrecht Art supplies, #8 round (or other medium size bamboo brush, about 3/8'' or 1/2'' diameter)
1 - 1/2 inch flat Winsor & Newton Series 995 or Utrecht sablette 1162
1 - good pair of scissors (Fiskars or generic blue handle)
1 - good utility knife with strong handle, retractable blade ok
1 - small can of rubber cement
1 - roll of Saral graphite (grey) transfer paper
1 - PS02-BLK(for book plate 27)
1 - sheet of contrasting color paper, Canson mi-teintes, 19 x 25 inches, in a light or brilliant color of your choice
1 - glue stick, UHU
1 or 2 Gillott 404 nib(s) from JNB

Required Supplies for the Book:

1 - sheet of Bristol Board 2-ply vellum paper 22x30'' by Strathmore
8 - PS02-WHI. Fabriano Ingres Creamy White, neutral pH. 19"x27". Laid finish. 1 Deckle. (for book pages)
1 - sheet of decorative or handmade paper 18 x 24' or larger to cover the plain 2-ply book cover
1 - sheet of color paper 18 x 24' that coordinates with the decorative paper (for book end papers)
1 - can of spray adhesive, Super 77 (OR choose from a selection of alternatives such as rubber cement, glue stick, or PVA, as spray mount is difficult and hazardous to use)
1 - S310 Unbleached Linen Thread 50yd
One needle with large eye (such as an embroidery needle)

Other required supplies:

1 piece of raw untreated bamboo (garden supply store, usually 5-6' long, to cut in shorter lengths; use the widest end for best results, approximately 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch diameter) Locate this right away!!!
1 water jar with lid and soft lint-free rag

Optional or recommended supplies:

1 - Fiberboard portfolio for protecting your projects (18 x 24'' min. dimension)
1 - Ruling pen from John Neal Bookseller catalog or online
Light Table (recommended)
Digital Camera (recommended)
1 - 3-ring binder (minimum 2'') for containing all printouts from this class in one place.


I43. Best Bottle Sumi Ink
Best Bottle Sumi

This popular new (to western calligraphers) Japanese
sumi ink is good both for beginners and for professional work. Smooth, rich black. Hard to find. 6.75 oz, 200 ml bottle.

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S271. Metal Ruler: 18in
Stainless Steel Ruler. S271.

18" Flexible, cork back. Marked in 1/16" and millimeters. An essential tool for calligraphers and bookbinders.

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S142. Design Drawing Pencils
Design Drawing Pencils
Design 3800.

"6H" is hardest lead. "5B" is softest lead, Specify 6H, 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B.

Options:
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BR01. Brush: W&N 995: 1/2in
Chisel Edged Lettering Brushes.

The standard brush recommended by John Stevens
and other instructors for chisel-edged alphabets is 995 Winsor & Newton 1/2" Golden Nylon Chisel Brush.

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S417. Excel Deluxe Knife (NonSlip)
Excel Deluxe Knife

It's time to upgrade. This American-made knife has a soft handle, a noroll feature, much sharper blades and best of all it's PURPLE. It's no more expensive than X-acto's basic
knife!!! Safety Cap, #11 Blade.

Options:
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N74. Gillott 404 Nib
Gillott 404
N74

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S213-BL. #18 Needles Blunt
Bookbinder’s Needles
#18 Blunt. Pkg of 6.

From England.


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N22. Ruling Pen
Ruling Pen

Julian Waters, Gottfried Pott, Glen Epstein & many others are using ruling pens to produce expressive letters. This ruling pen is designed specifically for lettering.You vary the line width by tilting the pen.Wood handle with brass collar & writing unit. From Synthetic Design.

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S247. Portable Light Table/Wordcrafters
Wordcrafters Portable Light Table. $150. Sale Price good through August 31, 2008

The Wordcrafters Portable Light Table combines the
best features of a light box, an adjustable easel, and the
traditional slanted writing box. 16"x20" frosted plexi top locks shut for transport, swings up to 8 different slant positions. Hardwood case. A sturdy & comfortable handle makes transport easy. An 18" florescent fixture provides illumination. There is space in the box for calligraphic tools. Versatile enough to use at home & to transport to workshops or to take on trips. A time-tested design developed by a calligrapher and a woodworker.
Weighs 8lbs 12oz.

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PS02-BLK. Fab Ingres Black 19in X 27in
Fabriano Ingres.
Black. Sulphite pulp, neutral pH. 19"x27". Laid finish. 1 deckle.

Smoother finish than most laid papers. Good for beginners. Takes bottle ink well. Thinner than other Ingres.

This paper ships separately from books/supplies and requires extra shipping fees which WILL NOT be displayed during checkout. We will adjust your shipping costs before we charge your card .(click to read details)

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