Book

Donley, Marci.

Simple stroke calligraphy / Marci Donley.

New York : Sterling Pub. Co., ©2006.

128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Flourish a pen, pencil, or brush and--using the striking examples as a guide--enhance scrapbook pages, greeting cards, photos, framed items, and gift tags and bags. Worksheets are provided, and there's advice on tools and materials, brush lettering, and shortcuts to spacing and linework.

Calligraphy.

Includes index.

Preface: Some Words from the Author -- Calligraphic Glossary -- Tools of the Trade -- Writing Instruments -- Formal Tools -- Pen Holders, Nibs, Brushes -- Less Formal Writing Instruments -- Fountain Pens, Brush Pens -- Informal Writing Instruments -- Experimental & Specialty Writing Instruments -- Writing Fluids -- Inks, Paints -- Measuring & Lining Tools -- Tool Box Basics -- Creative Lettering Supplies -- Setting Up your Workspace -- Choosing the Correct Pen -- Holding the Pen -- Preparing the Paper -- Using a Light Box -- Using Pens -- Cleaning Pens -- Classic Alphabets -- Gothic Alphabet -- Italic Alphabet -- Uncial Alphabet -- Copperplate -- Tricks of the Trade -- Correcting Mistakes -- Spacing -- Getting Creative -- Using a Ruling Pen -- Using Poster Pens -- Brush Lettering -- Monoline Lettering -- Dimensional Paint Writing -- Heat Embossing -- Creating Backgrounds -- Mixing Colors -- Decorating Letters -- Adding Shadows -- Creating Your Own Alphabet -- Enhancing Your Own Writing.

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