Once you’ve discovered Finetec gold watercolor, it’s difficult not to add a splash of sparkle to all of your projects! The shimmery stuff is just so elegant and eye-catching. Today, I’m taking all of the questions that I’ve received about Finetec metallics throughout the years and answering them in this article.
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Fact: doing calligraphy drills will improve your pointed pen skills. They’re good for all levels of calligraphers: beginners will benefit from enhanced pen control. Intermediate calligraphers will experience greater confidence when writing letters and flourishes. Even advanced calligraphers do drills — often as a warmup — to ensure a steady hand.
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When I first began learning how to use the pointed pen a decade ago, it never occurred to me that specific papers for calligraphy might exist. My logic: you can write on any type of paper with a regular pen, so why couldn’t you write on any paper with a dip pen, too? After several months of watching my ink feather and having my nib catch on paper fibers, it clicked for me that paper makes all the difference. After years of writing, painting, and professionally printing my creations, I’m sharing this guide to help you navigate the world of paper.
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The Brause Rose nib is absolutely the “fairest of them all” with its embossed rose and beautiful contours. However, its intense flex presents a formidable challenge! If you’ve been practicing calligraphy for at least a few weeks and you feel up for a change, I encourage you to give the Brause Rose a go. This article details a few tips for using it, as well as a realistic idea of what to expect.
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I’ve never been a math person, so my 2014 purchase of a parallel glider wasn’t exactly exciting. To me, the contraption had way too many numbers written on it — seemingly arbitrarily. When I went to draw guidelines for calligraphy, though, it was love at first gloriously parallel roll! Making guidelines suddenly wasn’t a tiresome and tedious task, and slant lines could be whipped up in a few quick swipes. Seven years later, I still use the same parallel glider regularly. Today, we’ll talk about how a parallel glider can make lettering life easier for you.
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Iron gall ink first came on my radar in 2015, when I used it to address a batch of wedding envelopes. The ink gave my envelopes an elegant, vintage look, and I was pleased with how easy it was to use! Since then, I’ve been an iron gall enthusiast, and I was finally able to source an amazing iron gall for the TPK Supplies Shop last week.