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1-800-369-9598 (USA)
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An Illuminating Look at the Illuminated Letter
Books and other media
B2787. The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy by Margaret Morgan. Hardcover, hidden spiral $24.95. JNB $22.50.
Supplies
Pens: Ruling pen; pointed pen with very fine nib; broad pen points for text work.
Tools: Pencil (#2); kneaded eraser; stylus (or #11 crochet hook); brushes (Sable #00, 1, 2 - Winsor Newton's Series 7 recommended; one pointed synthetic brush to apply gold leaf size); .01, .001 Pigma Micron pen; Xacto knife.
Ink/Paint: Favorite black ink; watercolors and/or gouache (double primary palette: Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, and Cadmium Yellow - (Winsor Newton's Professional series recommended); Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White/or zinc white in gouache.
Paper: Watercolor paper (Arches 140 lb. HP preferred); several sheets of tracing paper.
Misc..: Mixing palette; 2 water containers; small piece of glassine paper; paper for notes; 2 pieces of (Viva) paper towel or cotton rag.
Optional: Dog tooth agate burnisher (recommend you have your own).
Materials Fee: $30 - Includes small container of Kolner's Instacoll, small container of a contemporary prepared gesso, 10 sheets of 23K patent gold. (You may purchase these materials yourself; I will have them on hand).br
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I38. Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White Ink
Dr Martin’s Bleed Proof White
A dense, opaque, smooth-writing white for your dip pen. Thin with water to the proper consistency. Tint with watercolor or gouache for pastel letters. Recommended by John Stevens and Peter Thornton. 1oz.
Diane Von Arx uses a similar product, Pro-white (I62).
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PS47. Arches WC HP 140LB 22x30
Arches Watercolor
Hot Press 140lb. 22"x30".
List Price: $12.14.
Superior quality, 100% rag, for pen and all techniques with opaque and transparent watercolor. Long used by calligraphers. HP (Hot press) finish is a very smooth sheet that will give a sharp smooth edge to your letters. This has always been one of our most popular sheets.
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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P43. Borden Riley Tracing Pad #41
Borden & Riley #41 Parchment Tracing. 50 sheet pad, 25 lb paper.
This is your basic tracing paper in two common size pads.
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S194. Burnisher: Agate Dog Tooth
Agate Dogtooth Burnisher
This small burnisher is crafted for us in Germany. It’s great for a variety of burnishing needs. 5.75" overall length. Dog tooth Burnisher
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