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If you want to learn how to create modern calligraphy, then this is precisely the article for you! I’ll walk you through every step of the process, from which supplies to buy to gorgeous projects that you can make with your new skills.
… And here you thought you couldn’t possibly love coffee more than you already do!
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I wrote the first version of this tutorial on September 3, 2013. After five years of experience writing (and writing about) calligraphy, it was clear that this post needed a facelift! I hope that you like this new version of How to Use a Dip Pen to Create Modern Calligraphy, and that you’ll comment or…
Have you ever had a less-than-optimal ink experience? If so, the answer may have been dilution. It’s amazing what a bit of water can do for your calligraphy!
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The last TPK beginner’s modern calligraphy workshops will take place in Tampa in December. Come and enjoy the warm weather as I cover all the calligraphy basics and give individual feedback/corrections! Every participant will go home with a bundle of high-quality calligraphy supplies, inspiration, and a solid foundation of dip pen knowledge.
Lindsey Bugbee
designer + illustrator + calligrapher
The Postman’s Knock is a blog focused on teaching creative techniques and offering guides to learning modern calligraphy and illustration. I hope you enjoy reading my blog as much as I enjoy writing it!
If you are new to calligraphy, check out the Beginner’s Guide to Modern Calligraphy!
TPK’s starter kit includes all the supplies you need to ensure pointed pen success! Pair it with The Beginner’s Modern Calligraphy Online Course for the ultimate learning experience.
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