Description
Book SynopsisClassic Calligraphy for Beginners introduces the fundamental techniques for mastering two classic calligraphic scripts, Copperplate and Spencerian, plus easy-to-follow exercises and fun, modern projects.
Guided by instructions and illustrations by noted calligraphy artist and teacher Younghae Chung, you will:
- Get a detailed yet concise overview of tools, supplies, and terminology
- Try out your materials with basic warm-ups and nib exercises
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Learn the essential principles or strokes and create the lowercase and uppercase letters of the featured scripts
- Take your letters to the next level and add flourishes with confidence
- Explore brush pens and non-flexible writing tools to emulate the look of calligraphy on large-scale and unusual surfaces
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Reinforce core skills by applying the scripts to a variety of simple, modern projects on paper, wood, glass, fabric, and other surfaces, and get inspiring tips on how to add beautiful details that lend a modern touch
- Find sample guide sheets for Copperplate, Spencerian, and brush calligraphy
Discover the timeless beauty of calligraphy with
Classic Calligraphy for Beginners.
Trade Review"Beautifully and instructively illustrated throughout,
Classic Calligraphy for Beginners is a complete and comprehensive instruction guide and 'how to' manual for the novice calligrapher." * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. GETTING STARTED
• Recommended Tools and Materials
• Preparing to Write
• Troubleshooting
2. COPPERPLATE SCRIPT
• Introduction to Copperplate
• Using and Understanding Guidelines
• Warm-up Exercises and Nib Exercises
• Lowercase Basic Strokes
• How to Square Tops and Bottoms
• Lowercase Letters by Group
• Lowercase Letters Exemplar
• Connecting Letters
• Uppercase Basic Strokes
• Uppercase Letters by Group
• Uppercase Letters Exemplar
3. SPENCERIAN SCRIPT
• Introduction to Spencerian
• Using and Understanding Guidelines
• Lowercase Principles
• Lowercase Letters by Group
• Lowercase Letters Exemplar
• Uppercase Principles
• Uppercase Letters by Group
• Uppercase Letters Exemplar
4. FLOURISHING AND OTHER TECHNIQUES
• What Is Flourishing?
• Flourishing Lowercase Letters
• Flourishing Uppercase Letters
• Brush Lettering
• Faux Calligraphy
5. CREATIVE PROJECTS
Nib
• Wax Seal Place Cards
• Variation: Place Card on Handmade Paper
• Personalized Menu
• Cheeseboard Food Labels
• Gold-Trimmed Gift Tags
• “Thank You” Cards
• Birth Details Photo Mat
• Frosted Winter Wreath Design
• Variation: “Noel” Wreath Design
• Addressing Envelopes
Brush
• Personalized Outer Envelope
• “Happy Birthday” Banner Signage
• Cake Topper
• Gift Wrapping Paper
• Personalized Kraft Notebooks
• Bookmark
• Vision Board
• Multicolored Alphabet Print
Pen
• Event Table Card
• Capiz Shell Place Cards
• Personalized Ornaments
• Monogrammed Pen Pouch
• Heart-Shaped “Love” Card
• Marble Coasters
• Garden Labels
• “Welcome” Wooden Signage
Sample Guide Sheets
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
