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DVD33. Hand Lettering on Fabric DVD Engelbrecht
Hand Lettering on Fabric: Bali Lantern Workshop. Lisa Engelbrecht. 2008. 124 min.
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 Art & Craft of Hand Lettering 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), Art & Craft of Hand Lettering (B2811, $17.95).
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B2889. Practical Encyclopedia Calligraphy/Mehigan
The Practical Encyclopedia of Calligraphy
By Janet Mehigan. 2006. 256pp. 9.25" x 11.75". Hardcover. Retail Price $29.95.
Janet Mehigan is an English scribe. Everything you need to know about materials, techniques and equipment, plus over 50 beautiful step-by-step projects - shown in 800 color photographs and artworks.
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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.
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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B040. Written Letters/Svaren
Written Letters: 33 Alphabets for Calligraphers
By Jaki Svaren. 1986. 75pp. 10"x11". Paper.
Covers 33 alphabets with exemplars, ductus, and letter by letter hints on shape and construction. All presented in a beautiful format in red and black. One of our most popular books. Highly recommended.
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B2302. Uncommon Numbers Manual/Casey
The Uncommon Numbers Manual
By Brenda Casey 1999. 80pp. 8.5" x 5.5". Paper.
Covers the construction of numbers for Uncial (Waters), Blackletter (Dunham), Italic (Alice), Copperplate (Artigas), Bookhand (Cheryl O Adams), Neuland (Rohrs), and Pointed Pen Uncial (Kecseg). For each an exemplar for the alphabet. A ductus and further instruction on the numbers is
included with each hand. Julian Waters has contributed "Designing with Italic Letters and Numbers."
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DVD29. Italic with Flourish DVD
Italic with a Flourish
By Margaret Daubney. DVD 52 minutes.
Using clear demonstrations, explains the features of a formal italic hand, guides you through the letterforms and shows you how to develop and use your skills. Includes plenty of technical advice. Daubney was a tutor at Roehampton.
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B020. Insights Into Left-Handed Calligraphy
Insights into Left-handed Calligraphy
By Betsy Rivers-Kennedy. 1984. 32pp. 5.5"x8.5". Paper.
For left-handers and teachers. Covers four methods of writing: The Right-Handed Influence, The Sideways Approach, The Hook, & The Upsidedown Method. The best book available.
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