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How to Use a Ruling Pen Sep 20, 2023

THE MAGIC OF A RULING PEN
Originally developed for engineers and architects, calligraphers can use ruling pens* to create straight lines on our...

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Calligraphy Pen Holder Selection and Adjustment Aug 15, 2023

Francisco and I know a holder can be your best friend or it can cause the nib to work against you - something none of us need! We have made...

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Calligraphy Gilding Mediums Aug 02, 2023

Adding real gold leaf to your calligraphy pieces elevates them like no other process can. I mean, come on, it's gold! But before applying the gold...

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The Calligrapher's Laser Liner Jul 16, 2023

The INKMETHIS Calligraphy Laser Liner* is the perfect calligraphy laser! It sharply and accurately produces two parallel red laser...

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Vintage Postage Sellers Jul 05, 2023

Are you a fan of vintage postage stamps? Do you love the look and feel of old postage, but struggle to find unused stamps for your mailings? Look...

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Traveling with Calligraphy Ink Jun 27, 2023

Nothing would put a damper on your travels quite like your calligraphy ink spilling all over your clothes! There are lots of ways that people...

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Paper Piles: The Calligrapher's Dilemma Jun 21, 2023

What do we do with all our calligraphy practice pages?! I don't know about you but I cannot stand clutter. I like clear counters and empty...

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Certificate Calligraphy Tips Jun 14, 2023

Over the years of being asked to fill out wedding and stockholder and recognition certificates with pretty calligraphy, I've modified my approach a...

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Heat Foiling for Calligraphers Mar 22, 2023

Heat foiling is a fabulous option for calligraphers to add their beautiful script, flourishes, florals, and other designs to leather, paper, and...

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Signing Your Artwork and Protecting Your Creations Mar 08, 2023

It is a most unfortunate thing that we have to worry about other people claiming our art as their own. If you have ever had this happen, you know...

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Safely Posting Calligraphy Envelope Photos on Social Media Feb 27, 2023

I'm in the middle of hosting Suzanne Cunningham's class Envelope Addressing & Etiquette where she teaches all the things we need to be aware of...

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Mixing PearlEx for Dip Pen Calligraphy Jan 31, 2023

Jacquard PearlEx powdered pigments are fabulous for dip pen calligraphy but there are a few things you need to know in order to use them correctly...

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