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12 Free Lettering and Calligraphy Guidelines

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Calligraphy· Free Printables· Roundup

Calligraphy Guidelines | The Postman's Knock
I recommend reading this article to learn about how to draw calligraphy guidelines (and what they’re for).

Sometimes, the TPK website reminds me of an Easter egg hunt. There are so many hidden treasures to be found! That’s why, every once in a while, I like to round everything up to present goodies that you might have missed. Today, I’m focusing on free lettering and calligraphy guidelines. All TPK worksheets include guidelines, but there are plenty of free guideline printables that live on the site, too! Here they are, in no particular order:
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8 Throwback Calligraphy Projects for Inspiration

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Beginner’s Calligraphy· Entrepreneur· Roundup

8 Throwback Calligraphy Projects for Inspiration
The Creative & Collected worksheets inspired me to organize past calligraphy projects. The worksheets have really helped to put me in a “can-do, let’s-tackle-this” kind of mode!

Almost every creative person is a little bit of a packrat. It’s impossible not to be, with all the art supplies you probably have on hand plus the projects you make! I wear my artistic packrat badge proudly, but I do have to admit that sometimes the clutter reaches a degree that makes me squirm. Last week, I allocated four days to organizing all my past lettering and calligraphy projects, and I came across several that I want to share with you today. Many of these projects have never appeared on the TPK blog before, and my hope is that they’ll spark some inspiration!
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Every Calligraphy Ink Question You Ever Had … Answered!

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Inks· Roundup

Every Calligraphy Ink Question You've Ever Had ... Answered!

To write today’s post, I combed through emails that I’ve received with questions about calligraphy ink. I’m glad to modify the article to include additional information, so if you have a question, please email or comment! Without further ado, here are answers to the queries — both little and big — that TPK readers have about inks:

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25 “Real Life” Calligraphy Practice Projects

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Dip Pen Calligraphy· Roundup

20 "Real Life" Calligraphy Practice Projects
You can use your dip pen to make some seriously cool projects to give as gifts or display in your home!

Every time you pick up your dip pen and write, you’re getting in some calligraphy practice. For your first few calligraphy sessions, that practice should be structured — ideally with a worksheet or a video course so you can learn the basics. But once you understand how to hold your pen and (mostly) regulate ink flow, it’s time to take on projects! Today, I’ve got several suggestions for real life projects that you can use your calligraphy skills to make.

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Watercolor Illustrated Maps: A Proud Teacher Showcase

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Roundup· Watercolor· Weddings

The Watercolor Illustrated Map eCourse is Here!

The Watercolor Illustrated Maps 101 eCourse is the first TPK eCourse that centers around making a specific project. It’s been amazing to see that students benefit from the course, and they pour what they learn into making their own amazing maps! Seeing student maps totally makes my day, especially because each map showcases a student’s personal style. Today, I’m sharing some of the maps that I’ve received with you. I hope that these maps spark your inspiration and compel you to create, too!
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