Modern Calligraphy by Thorpe, Molly Suber -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Notice Introduction: The Point of the Pen 1 Supplies & Set-Up

The Essential Tool Kit The World of Paper Preparing to Write

2 Learning to Write: Letters, Then Words, Then Sentences

Putting Pen to Paper For the Left-Handed Calligrapher Shapes & Curves Letters First, Words Second, Sentences Third Words Sentences & Spaces Writing in a Straight Line Adjust Your Approach

3 Intermediate Tools & Techniques

Tool Kit Additions Writing with Watercolor Writing with Gouache Ink & Watercolor Washes Be Bold: Double-Thick Strokes Light Writing on Dark Paper Off the Grid: Nonlinear Layouts

4 Pushing the Envelope: Postal Art

Not Your Grandmother’s Envelopes En Masse: Large Envelope-Addressing Projects Address Etiquette

5 Do-It-Yourself Projects

The Basics of Digitizing Calligraphy Return Address Rubber Stamp Rubber-Stamped “Save the Date” Cards Formal Invitation Suite: Invitation & Reply Card Couple’s Names in Digitized Calligraphy Watercolor Wash Place Cards Postal Escort Cards Big Number Escort Cards Fingerprint Tree Guest Book Hidden Surprise Envelope Liners Coffee-Painted & Calligraphed Gift Tags Cupcake Toppers Happy Happy Wrapping Paper Chalkboard Dinner Party Set: Menu & Place Cards Confetti Greeting Cards Monogrammed Ink Wash Notecards Dip-Dyed Personal Calling Cards Recipe Card Organizer Inverted-Script Stationary with Matching Envelopes Gold-Trimmed Thank-You Cards Thank-You Sticker Seals

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