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Printable Italic Calligraphy Practice Guidelines Sheet PDF Download – FREE
calligraphy, guideline, resources, traditional-calligraphyI learn from the book: CALLIGRAPHY: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONTEMPORARY PRACTITIONER BY GAYE GODFREY-NICHOLLS (this is really the same book as Mastering Calligraphy: The Complete Guide to Hand Lettering). These guidelines are for learning with that book! Read my book review here.
I like to divide ascender and descenders practice to save paper, ink, and space. I use 100 GSM A4 paper. Do not scale when you print, use actual size. Enjoy!
Italic ascender and majuscules
Writing smaller:
P.S. Swipe some A to Z: Word Lists and Pangrams for Practising Calligraphy here! PLUS: discover search bar and categories by clicking the + plus sign at the very bottom of the page! ↓
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Questions?
Get your calligraphy questions answered!
What are the things that will make your life easier on your calligraphy journey? What you are wondering about, unsure about, want to know more about, whatever you wish someone could explain to you about learning calligraphy – ask away. Write me personally now!
New A-Z Word lists
A-to-Z word list, calligraphy
How to Hand-Letter Your Wedding Vow without Guidelines (The Simple Way)
calligraphy, project how-toLettering Your Own Vow / Writing a Love Letter in Calligraphy
Making something beautiful for a reminder of your wedding day can be quiet simple. Especially if you’ve got a calligraphy hand… in hand. Let’s get started!
Things to Consider When Lettering Wedding Vows
calligraphy, project how-to, resources, thoughtsLettering Your Own Vow / Writing a Love Letter in Calligraphy
So maybe your first anniversary is coming up, and you want to stick to the tradition of gifting paper for your ‘the one’? Maybe you’re well into your marriage years, and decided that a kind of ‘vow renewal’ is due? Or you just want something romantic and beautiful to hang on your bedroom wall, or even just practice your calligraphy with this project? Well, something hand-lettered is always special. Here are some things you might want to consider when making your own hand lettered vow.
Printable Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Guidelines Sheet PDF Download – FREE
calligraphy, guideline, modern-calligraphy, resources, traditional-calligraphyI learn from the book: Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters. These guides are for learning from that book! If you haven’t got it, read my review here. All with 1/4 inch x-height perfect for first-timers, like me. I like to divide ascender and descenders practice to save paper, ink, and space. Read somewhere that the green colour is good for tired eyes – plus: the black ink stands out more. I use 100 GSM A4 paper. Do not scale when you print, use actual size. Enjoy!
Writing smaller:
Writing bigger:
A free option is the interactive Script in the Copperplate Style (Pointed Pen Calligraphy) by Dr. Joseph M. Vitolo on Apple Books, but you’d need different guidelines from this one.
Check out my 5-minutes-each letter practice videos on Youtube
P.S. Swipe some A to Z: Word Lists and Pangrams for Practising Calligraphy here! PLUS: discover search bar and categories by clicking the + plus sign at the very bottom of the page! ↓
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Questions?
Get your calligraphy questions answered!
What are the things that will make your life easier on your calligraphy journey? What you are wondering about, unsure about, want to know more about, whatever you wish someone could explain to you about learning calligraphy – ask away. Write me personally now!
Speedball C Set Review (Plus Cleaning Tips)
calligraphy, supplies, traditional-calligraphyThe first broad edge nib that I use is a Mitchell, but I went and used the Speedball C for practising Uncial just to try different nibs.
A-Z Word List: Gemstones
A-to-Z word list, calligraphy, resourcesLet your lettering shine through this gemstones word list.
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Pre- Oblique Penholder Anxiety
calligraphy, supplies, thoughtsIt’s peculiarly shaped, needs some adjustments, and ‘can seem as mystical as a wizard’s staff’ for the novice. Surely it’s natural to be a tiny bit anxious about using an oblique penholder for the first time.
A-Z Word List: Italiano
A-to-Z word list, calligraphy, resourcesDelight your imaginary palate with these delectable Italian food word list.
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Dear Sicilia 