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B2979. Little Manual of Calligraphy
Little Manual of Calligraphy
By Charles Pearce. Paper
Handwritten throughout, this is one of the most beautiful calligraphy manuals. Each hand is presented with an exemplar alphabet with ductus. Pearce is a master scribe and his manual belongs in every calligraphers library - beginner, intermediate and advanced.
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B2931. Complete Guide to Calligraphy
The Complete Guide to Calligraphy: Master Scripts of the West and East, Step-by-Step with 45 Projects
Edited by Ralph Cleminson. 2006. 224pp. 8"x10.75". Hardcover with concealed spiral.
Retail Price $35.00. SALE (while supplies last)
This step-by-step handbook includes 14 scripts: Roman alphabets (including Versal and Copperplate), Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. There are 50 projects, such as a kabbalah prayer in Hebrew, a fabric bag with Bedouin motif, an illuminated Celtic prayer, and a
“hope, love and joy” talisman in Chinese.
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B2623. Calligrapher's Bible
The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them
By David Harris. 2003. 256pp. 6.3"x8.2". Hardcover, hidden spiral. Retail Price $24.95.
A brief section on tools, materials and techniques is followed by an amazing array of alphabets: medieval and modern, formal and informal. Each has an exemplar alphabet with ductus, including pen angle changes within strokes for certain alphabets. The opposite page has instructions on the basic structures of the letters for the hand. Includes broad edge, pointed pen, and brush alphabets. The small size & spiral format makes it easy to use. (Note: The instructional photos for the pointed pen script alphabets do not follow the standard practice in the USA).
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B2749. Letters The Hows and Whys of What We Do & How I Do It
B2749. Letters: The Hows and Whys of What We Do,& How I Do It
By Michael Clark. 2007. 60pp. 4.5"x7". Paper $25.00
A compilation of over 50 logos, titling, one-of-kind calligraphic clocks, typefaces, experimental pieces, and original greeting cards. In a conversational style, Michael presents some insight into the creation each. He relates details of some or all of: the thought/design process, the tools and how he used them, interaction with the client. This wonderful little book is Michael's fourth. (His first three are sold out.) Color throughout. Signed.
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K104. Italic Calligraphy Beginner's Kit
Want to teach yourself Italic calligraphy?
Use this instructional and informative workbook and a fountain pen that exactly fits the exercises. Provides thorough instruction on italic calligraphy and handwriting. Kit contains Italic Letters by Dubay & Getty and Manuscript Deluxe Set (contains six different nibs).
Save $5 off buying these items separately!
To see the seperate items in this kits, please search for FP90 and B025 (two seperate seraches).
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DVD33. Hand Lettering on Fabric DVD Engelbrecht
Hand Lettering on Fabric: Bali Lantern Workshop. Lisa Engelbrecht. 2008. 124 min. List Price $32.95
After an introduction to calligraphy techniques, Lisa demonstrates the important points to successful decorative writing on fabric with pen & brush. For a variety of fabrics, she shares tips on how to stain and seal, to create decorative washes, and add special effects with a variety of "inks." Lisa then creates a rich background for her hand lettering, using a few simple materials. She presents her
signature funky lettering, as well as more traditional forms.
Using the techniques presented in the video, you then apply them to the construction of a collapsible Bali lantern.
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K105. Calligraphy Dip Pen Beginner's Set
Calligraphy Dip Pen Starter Kit: This kit contains everything you need to begin your journey into calligraphy: nibs and holder, ink, an instructional book and practice paper that won't bleed. These products are highest quality and come highly recommended. The Brause nibs are a well made and sturdy German product, ideal for beginners, the Higgins Ink is non waterproof and won't build up on your nibs if you rinse it off after every use, the cotton comp pad does not feather or bleed, and Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners is an excellent manual.
Kit contents: 3 Brause Broad-Edged Dip Nibs ($4.35), Wood Holder ($2.29), Higgins Eternal Ink (I08-$3.00) , 9x12 Cotton Comp Pad (P39,$7.85), Calligraphy Alphabet for Beginners (B3098, $19.95).
***Art & Craft of Hand Lettering is no longer in print and is not part of this kit.
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B2225. Enrich Your Calligraphy/Wilson
Enrich Your Calligraphy
By Diana Hardy Wilson. 1996. 175pp. 7.75"x11.25". Hardcover. Retail Price $29.99. SALE
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This is not a book about letterforms but about how to go about creating calligraphic pieces. Further, unlike many recent calligraphy books, this book is generous with the
text rather than being a printed slide show with captions. Wilson explains how to be a maker of
calligraphic work with both practical and philosophical
discussions about design, creativity and the actual production.
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B2830. Finding the Flow/Jonas
Finding the Flow: A Calligraphic Journey
By Gina Jonas. 2006. 85pp. 8.5" x 11". Spiral bound. Paper
A new approach to calligraphy for all levels,which acquaints the scribe with the essential but largely unexplored dynamics of stroke technique. Through stroke exercises with pencil and edged pen you explore vital movement and sensitive touch. You discover how shoulder, arm, fingers and pen combine with alternating of pressure. The exercises lead to an intimate understanding of the edged pen: a foundation for formal alphabet study, creative
alphabet design and artistic self-expression! Begin
your calligraphy practice, before starting formal
alphabet study by warming up, sensitizing, and
integrating mind and body. Full of illustrations
and diagrams.
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B2629. Calligraphy for Kids/Winters
Calligraphy for Kids.
By Eleanor Winters. 2004. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper.
A kid-friendly guide. The tools, techniques, & projects have been chosen specifically with children in mind. Alphabets are introduced with mono-line tools. Chisel-edged markers are used instead of dip pens. Includes guidelines (which can be photocopied).
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