Calligraphy (First Steps Series)

Description

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
begin—including: • Which tools and materials to buy to get off to a good,
affordable start • Easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical and
popular lettering styles—simple italic minuscules, simple roman capitals,
simple italic capitals and swash caps • Easy (but effective) exercises that
make learning fun • How to create numerals and decorative flourishes • Copy-
and-use practice sheets • Inspiring examples of the art of calligraphy More
than a dozen projects—complete with stroke-by-stroke instruction—show 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. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Light Books (March 15, 1996)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 089134666X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 61
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.18 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #427,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #229 in Mixed Media (Books) #248 in Calligraphy Guides #374 in Mixed-Media Craft
• #229 in Mixed Media (Books)
• #248 in Calligraphy Guides