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GOTH on Cloth Materials List
Letters California Style IV (Feb. 13-16, 2009)
- Two yards of smooth unprimed canvas- 7 ounce or what you can find-100% cotton 7 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches. I also like drill cloth (available at JoAnns for $4.29 a yard at this writing)
- Lightweight sheer material , a yard or two-cut into strips that are 8 1/2 inches wide-this will be the background fabric for your pages
- Fabric paints you already have
- FW, Liquitex Acrylic Ink and/or Pearlescent Acrylic Inks, a couple colors
- Old Brushes-hairy, flat (1-3 in.wide), pointed watercolor (sizes 2,3 & 8 round pointed watercolor or similar sizes would work well), house painting (1 in., 1-1/2 in. or 2 in. would be good)
- Pigma Micron markers, Pitt pens (the pointed ones. Pigma Micron Pens and Pitt Artist Pens are similar), Sharpies (Colors are nice. Lisa likes the Fine Point Sharpies and the White Poster Paint Sharpies), and /or gel pens if you have them
- Flat Brush, 1/4 inch or a little bigger and Smaller pointed brush (don't spend a lot on these)
- Small Spray bottle
- Favorite calligraphy pen nibs and holders you may have, various sizes
- Some graph paper
- Ruler
- Purple disappearing ink pen
- Zig Calligraphy marker (the chisel edged ones, Black and/or colored)
- Plastic palette-6 well
- Fabric Scissors, Ruler (18 in. would be a good size for the ruler)
- Trim, tassels, miscellaneous fabric stuff (a small amount)
- Paper towels, apron, and 2 water cups
- Your theme-should be 'you-based'...Look for quotes that inspire you to create-or write some lines about your creative life
- Smaller mementos, symbols, charms, stamps, beads and amulets that speak to a certain memory -to celebrate your tribute and your secret art self
- Iron ...if you drive!
Materials Fee: $10.00--I will provide some acrylic inks to sample, metallic powders, Gesso, and much etc.
Lisa Engelbrecht
Website: www.lisaengelbrecht.com
Blog: www.lisaletters.blogspot.com
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N02. Brause Calligraphy Nibs
Sizes in millimeters (0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0). Oblique cut. Retail Price $2.19.
Brause calligraphy nibs are popular with both professionals and beginners. Stiffer nibs with reservoir on top. High quality nibs from Germany. Order these if you have a heavy hand and apply strong pressure when you write. These chisel edged dip nibs are great for Blackletter (Gothic/Old English), Italic, and other hands.
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N02-S9. Brause Set of 9 Nibs
Widely used by professionals, the Brause Nibs are also the best calligraphy nibs for beginners. Stiff, durable high quality nibs from Germany. Oblique cut calligraphy nibs, with the reservoir on top. If you have a heavy hand, Brause Nibs will work well. You can't go wrong with these chisel edged dip nibs for Italic, Blackletter (Gothic/Old English), and other hands. (Bandzung)
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N01. Hiro Tape Nib
0.5mm to 4mm
These are more flexible than Brause nibs but stiffer than Mitchell and take to the ink better when new. Reservoir on top. Right Hand sizes only. Oblique cut. A good nib for classes and beginners.
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N01-S7. Hiro Tape Set of 7 Nibs
Sizes in millimeters (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0)
These calligraphy nibs are more flexible than Brause nibs but stiffer than Mitchell and take to the ink better when new. Reservoir on top. Right Hand sizes only. Oblique cut. A good dip pen nib for classes and beginners.
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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-S10B. Mitchell Calligraphy Nib Set (10 Res)
Set of 10 Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs with 10 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 calligraphy nibs from England. Straight cut. Though they are called Round Hand, these chisel-edge nibs are good for many alphabets including Italic, Carolingian, Uncials, Gothic (Blackletter/Old English), Foundational Hand, and Roman Caps. Widely used by professional calligraphers with and without the reservoirs. Some beginners may have trouble with the flexibility. One of our most popular dip pen nibs for calligraphy. Give them a try.
See item N05-S10B for the Left-Hand Set.
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S668. Disappearing Purple Ink Marking Pen
Disappearing Purple Ink Marking Pen
Recommended by Lisa Engelbrecht for lettering projects on canvas or fabric. Use for guidelines and other marks that you want to disappear in 24-72 hours (depending on humidity). Do not iron before ink disappears.
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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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M06. Zig Waterproof Marker
Zig Waterproof Marker.
Pigmented waterproof ink. 2.0 & 5.0mm on each pen. Now called Memory System Calligraphy Marker. Specify Color:
10 Black, 40 Green, 20 Red, 80 Violet, 30 Blue.
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S679. 6 Well Rectangular Palette
6 well Rectangular Palette
This palette is made of hard white plastic. Contains six wells for mixing paint and gouache. Easily cleaned out and reusable.
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