First Steps Calligraphy

Marsh, Don

ISBN 10: 089134666X ISBN 13: 9780891346661

Verlag: North Light Books, 1996

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An introduction to calligraphy that demonstrates popular lettering styles with practice exercises using copy sheets. Also provides step-by-step instructions for more than 12 projects such as greeting cards and invitations. 128 pages More Info: F&W PUBLICATIONS-North Light Books: First Steps: Calligraphy. An introduction to calligraphy which demonstrates popular lettering styles with practice exercises using copy sheets. Also provides step-by-step instructions for more than twelve projects such as greeting cards and invitations. Author: Don Marsh. Softcover: 128 pages. Imported.

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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.

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• Verlag: North Light Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
• ISBN 10: 089134666X
• ISBN 13: 9780891346661
• Einband: Rústica
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128