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Seven Tips for Writing White Calligraphy

December 30, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 33 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Inks· Tutorials

White calligraphy is enchanting, unique, and an attainable skill to add to your lettering repetoire. We’re used to seeing light papers with dark inks, but dark papers with light inks are a rarity! If you’ve never tried using white calligraphy ink, I encourage you to give it a shot. The capability to make white lettering is one of the major perks of being able to use a dip pen! In this post, I’ll provide seven tips to help you get started.
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Holiday Art + Calligraphy Giveaways

November 25, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 76 Comments
Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Free Printables· Hand-Lettering· Inks· Straight Pen Holders

2016 is coming to a close, which means it’s the perfect time to reflect on everything that’s happened this year. For me, that reflection has meant realizing how many creative, amazing people I have had the opportunity to interact with because of this website! I am consistently amazed by how self-motivated, positive, and artistic the people who follow TPK are; and this community motivates me to keep improving my own work!
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Intermediate Calligraphy Supplies: A List of Recommendations

October 14, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 8 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Inks· Nibs· Oblique Pen Holders

There is no “must have” list of intermediate calligraphy supplies, and I want to get that out of the way from the get-go! As long as you have basic calligraphy supplies, you’re all set to create calligraphy regardless of your skill level. For that reason, this intermediate calligraphy supply list offers suggestions for tools that should be fun to toy with. None of these supplies are things you absolutely must own, but they’re all nice to have!
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Best Gifts for a Calligraphy Beginner

June 17, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 21 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Gifts· Inks· Nibs· Paper· Straight Pen Holders

Modern calligraphy is a fun and useful hobby; there are few people out there who won’t appreciate a beautifully addressed envelope or a neatly written note! Many people would like to learn how to create swoon-worthy lettering, but the vast number of calligraphy supplies available may make the pastime intimidating for a calligraphy beginner. So, if you’re a beginner or if you know a beginner, this post is for you! In it, you’ll learn about supplies you can buy to make for a smooth and enjoyable introduction to this wonderful art.
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Black Calligraphy Inks Comparison Part II: Bombay, Speedball, and Winsor & Newton

March 4, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 37 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Inks

In Part I of the Black Calligraphy Inks Comparison series, you were introduced to Ziller, Sumi, and Higgins inks. Today, we’re going to examine three more inks to conclude the comparison: Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay India Ink, Speedball India Ink, and Winsor & Newton Black Calligraphy Ink. All of these inks are excellent choices if you wish to create black calligraphy; however, it’s a good idea to get to know them a little bit better before you make a buying decision.
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Black Calligraphy Inks Comparison Part I: Ziller, Sumi, and Higgins

March 1, 2016 by Lindsey Bugbee 71 Comments
Beginner’s Calligraphy· Calligraphy· Dip Pen Calligraphy· Inks

In previous posts we’ve discussed earthy calligraphy inks, sparkly calligraphy inks, and white calligraphy inks. It’s only appropriate, then, that in today’s article we take a look at three well-known black calligraphy inks! You’ve probably heard of at least one of these inks … and if you haven’t, you may just find a new favorite. I’d recommend waiting to buy any new black inks, though, until after this black ink post series concludes on Friday! That way, you’ll have all the information you need to make a smart buying decision. In the meantime, let’s kick off this ink examination by taking a look at Higgins!
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