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C6. Contemporary Decorated Letter Quest
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C6. Contemporary Decorated Letter Quest -- Books
B2712. Afrikan Alphabets. Paper $16.95
Art House by Graham Percy (out-of-print)
B2624. Color: A Natural History of the Palette. $14.95. JNB $13.50
B3047. Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques: A Comprehensive Step-By-Step Directory of Key Techniques by Judy Martin. Paper $17.95:
Supplies for Both Classes
Basic Tool Kit; favorite words and texts; Speedball nibs C0, C1, B0, B2, B3; copperplate pen points (e.g., Rexel); broad nibs (Mitchell, Rexel or Brause) for
smaller writing; red, yellow and blue) gouache/watercolor (Winsor
Newton, Turner, Holbein or Schmincke).
OPTIONAL: Bone folder, large cutting mat.
C6. Contemporary Decorated Letter Quest -- Supplies
NEED TO BRING: Basic Tool Kit; supplies listed above; an oriental
brush; a small pointed brush (#1); any other brushes you use;
8 sheets of Arches Velin (text wove, 20"x12"—halves of four
20"x26"sheets); one sheet black Canson; a cover paper of your
choice (24"x18"); a selection of Prismacolor colored pencils
(12–15 or more); scrap paper for gluing; tweezers; small cutting
mat; white mat board (8"x10").
OPTIONAL: Watercolor pencils, reed, music pen, ruling pen, any wide pens e.g., ½–5.8" (Coit or Automatic).
MATERIAL FEE: $15 [includes materials provided for you, e.g., papers, gouache, frisket film, some tools, etc.].
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B2712. Afrikan Alphabets/Mafundikwa
Afrikan Alphabets: The Story of Writing in Afrika
By Saki Mafundikwa. 2004. 171pp. 8.5"x8.5". Paper
African alphabets have rich cultural and artistic histories, with many still in use today. An entertaining, anecdotal and visual feast. Features over 20 writing systems (pictographs, mnemonic devices, syllabaries and alphabets) from across the African continent and the Diaspora. Includes the Ethiopian script, as well as more recent and less familiar ones.
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B2624. Color: A Natural History...
Color: A Natural History of the Palette
By Victoria Finlay. 2003. 464pp. 5"x8". Paper. Retail Price $16.00.
Takes the reader on an adventure around the world and
through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to
value have determined the history of culture itself. Explores the physical materials that color our world, such as precious minerals and insect blood. From Cyberscribes: "...an amazing book that I can't put down.... It reads like an adventure novel, as she actually visited all the countries, their mines, and their sources." --Jenny Hunter Groat
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B3047. Ency. of Colored Pencil Techniques/Martin
Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques: A Comprehensive Step-By-Step Directory of Key Techniques. By Judy Martin. 1992. 191pp. 8.5"x8.5". Paper $17.95
Explains the basic characteristics and color ranges of the main kinds of colored pencils: hard, soft, and pastel varieties. This book also offers step-by-step, visual demonstrations of each key technique - from blending, blocking in, and burnishing to graffito, stippling, and impressing - with more than 150 full-color illustrations. Includes a gallery of finished product by professional artists that shows you new and creative ways to use the techniques learned while reading. Chapters contain information on the basics of colored pencil usage, advanced techniques, and drawing landscapes, cityscapes, objects, nature & people.
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N09. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs
American calligraphy nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic, Old English), Uncial, Half Uncial, Foundational and many other hands or alphabets. C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6. C-0 is largest, C-6 is smallest. Best in larger sizes. C-2, C-3, & C-4 are popular for beginners’ classes. They rust easily so let them dry thoroughly before storing them away. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs.
For more information about Speedball C nibs, click here.
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N09-S6. Speedball C Set of 6 Nibs
American calligraphy nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic, Old English), Uncial, Half Uncial, Foundational and many other hands or alphabets. Sizes: C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, . C-0 is largest, C-5 is smallest. Speedball C nibs are best in larger sizes. C-2, C-3, & C-4 are popular for beginners’ classes. They rust easily, so let them dry thoroughly before storing them away. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs.
Size C-6 is available, but not in the set.
For more information about Speedball C nibs, click here.
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N10. Speedball Lefthand Calligraphy Nib
American lefthand calligraphy nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic, Old English), Uncial, Half Uncial, Foundational and many other hands or alphabets. LC-0, LC-1, LC-2, LC-3, LC-4. LC-0 is largest, LC-4 is smallest. Best in larger sizes. LC-2, LC-3, & LC-4 are popular for beginners' classes. They rust easily so let them dry thoroughly before storing them away. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs.
For more information about Speedball C nibs, click here.
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N10-S5. Speedball Left Set of 5 Nibs
American calligraphy nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic, Old English), Uncial, Half Uncial, Foundational and many other hands or alphabets.
Set includes LC-0, LC-1, LC-2, LC-3, LC-4. LC-0 is largest, LC-4 is smallest. Best in larger sizes. LC-2, LC-3, & LC-4 are popular for beginners' classes. They rust easily so let them dry thoroughly before storing them away. Speedball C Calligraphy Nibs. A great tool to have for left handed calligraphers.
For more information about Speedball C nibs, click here.
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N04. Mitchell Nibs (Round Hand)
Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs
Straight cut. Sizes 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm),
2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm),
4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm). Retail Price $1.45.
Flexible calligraphy nibs from England. Straight cut. Reservoirs are purchased separately. Though they are called Round Hand, these chisel edge nibs are good for many alphabets including Carolingian, ItalicUncials, Gothic, Foundational Hand, and Roman Caps. Used by professional calligraphers with and without the reservoirs. Some beginners may have trouble with the flexibility. One of our most popular nibs for calligraphy. Give them a try.
See N05 for Left Hand Mitchell Nibs.
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N04-S10A. Mitchell Calligraphy Nib Set (2 Res)
Set of 10 Mitchell (Rexel Round Hand) Nibs with 2 reservoirs.
Included: Sizes 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm), 2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm), 4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm).
Flexible dip pen nibs from England. Straight cut. Though they are called Round Hand, these chisel edge nibs are good for many alphabets including Italic, Carolingian, Gothic (Blackletter/Old English), Uncials, Roman Caps, and Foundational Hand. Widely used by professional calligraphers (with and without the reservoirs); however, some beginners may have trouble with the flexibility. One of our most popular nibs for calligraphy. Additional reservoirs purchased separately.
See N05-S10A for Left Hand.
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