Make your first steps in calligraphy fun and rewarding!
You'll be delighted at how easy this guide makes it to address invitations with a touch of class, send unforgettable greeting cards, and craft unique and meaningful gifts.
With Don Marsh's simple and straightforward instruction, you'll be creating graceful handwritten expressions in no time! By learning a few key strokes (most of them found in the letters "a" and "n") you'll be able to form all the letters of the alphabet.
In this book, you'll find everything you need to beginโincluding:
ย ย ย โขย Which tools and materials to buy to get off to a good, affordable start
ย ย ย โขย Easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical and popular lettering stylesโsimple italic minuscules, simple roman capitals, simple italic capitals and swash caps
ย ย ย โขย Easy (but effective) exercises that make learning fun
ย ย ย โขย How to create numerals and decorative flourishes
ย ย ย โขย Copy-and-use practice sheets
ย ย ย โขย Inspiring examples of the art of calligraphy
More than a dozen projectsโcomplete with stroke-by-stroke instructionโshow you different ways to apply your new skills. You'll find practical and imaginative ideas for greeting cards, invitations, romantic verse and much more. And with Don's help, you can get started right away.