Basic calligraphy
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This week we’re switching pens! After the past week and a half of using a regular pen or pencil, we’re going to explore lettering with a calligraphy pen. There are a few different ways to use a flat-nib pen, and we before we get too far, we’re going to practice some basics. Work at the ... Read More about Letter Forms Using a Calligraphy Pen {#LoveYourLettering}
Want to learn a new skill, hobby or practice your writing skills? This 18 page instant printable 8.5x11 kit will help you learn the basic strokes of calligraphy, the alphabet, months, numbers and other words to help you learn calligraphy and connecting letters. Then you can start adding this beautiful lettering to envelopes, party favors, name cards and more. The possibilities are endless!
Create a strong foundation in your calligraphy practice by learning the basic calligraphy strokes in modern calligraphy with this free worksheet! #calligraphy #learncalligraphy
Grab a marker & practice those letters! . More practice will make your letters more consistent. You want to have a strong, full alphabet so that you can try out any & every word. Don’t skip letters that frustrate you - try them multiple ways and find one that you like! . Don’t be afraid to try a letter in a weird, different way. You never know what will end up looking beautiful! . Tag your brush calligraphy buddy in the comments and encourage them to keep practicing! ♀️✨ Or let
Calligraphy 101: Lowercase Letters - Each color shows a different stroke. Remember that calligraphy is different from cursive because YOU PICK UP YOUR PEN! Tip from Swapna @nerdladydraws | thenerdlady.com
I am often asked if I use special pens to make the words on my Bible pages look the way they do. While there are special pens and markers to allow you to achieve the same look, I usually don’t use those in my bible. You CAN; I just normally don’t. Below is an example of the lettering I’m talking about. What I am doing in my bible is called hand lettering (or sometimes called faux calligraphy). Hand lettering is different from dip pen calligraphy and brush pen calligraphy. These ARE…
Check out my Copperplate Lowercase Letters worksheets if you want to start learning pointed pen calligraphy! This beginner-friendly set of worksheets will walk you through the basics of pointed pen calligraphy, how to write Copperplate lowercase letters, and finally joining letters to form words.
