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