Calligraphy For Dummies
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (553 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470117710 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. Jim Bennett has been teaching calligraphy for 30 years at every level, from kindergarten to college
This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you:All the tools you need to practice the craftWhere to get the proper ink and paperHow to master several alphabetsDifferent variations to change the look of lettersHow to mix and match your alphabetsHow to create a poster, sign, or certificateWays to design and letter a quotationCommon mistakes that can easily be avoidedCalligraphy For Dummies also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use, with ideas for making money, adding flair to wedding invitations, and more! It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent, as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice, you’ll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy!. Starting with the italic alphabet, you’ll discover different types of strokes, how to angle your pen, and how to join letters. With this hands-on guide, you’ll be able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. All you need is the right guide and you&rsq
Beth said Basicsand the Dummies way!. True to the fun and easy to follow Dummies way, this book starts at the very beginning of what to expect, how the book is set up, etc. and goes step by step through probably anything you'd need to know if you're a calligraphy beginner--how to select your materials, how a fountain pen is set up,markers, paper.even using a dip pen. It has a ton of different styles and how to work on them as well as tracing and . Indiana Mike said Wow!!!. Wow!!!! I am a complete beginner. This book has been incredibly helpful and thorough! Well worth the money! This book taught me that: one can use Italic style in everyday handwriting, it is the most useful style one can learn, it's easy and first you should practice it with a regular pen or marker making it easy for most people to become really proficient in doing calligraphy. The author even devoted an entir. "THE best book for beginners!" according to Emma Craig. I tried to get into other calligraphy books before finally settling on this one. Typically, I would be so overwhelmed with the descriptions of pens and paper that I'd never actually get to the actual calligraphy-writing part. This book is different, in that way the "for Dummies" books are known for. Author Jim Bennett starts with an introduction that includes reasons you think you can't do calligraphy (and wh