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Essential Supplies for Brush Pen calligraphy

This blog post introduces the essential tools you need to start learning brush pen calligraphy and where to find them. From small and large brush pens to paper, worksheets and books you’ll find everything you need for a great start in brush calligraphy.

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What Tools do I need for pointed pen Calligraphy?

If you are interested in calligraphy, one of the first questions you’ll have is “what tools do I need for calligraphy?”. In this blog post we discuss the essential tools and materials you will need to start practicing calligraphy… and save yourself money and time.

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Going for gold – your essential tips for working with metaLlic inks

Your essential tips to writing calligraphy with gold inks. Learn the main types of metallic inks available and how to use them successfully, essential tips on maintaining consistent ink flow for stress free writing and how to take care of your nibs when using sparkly inks.

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Ellie Shopova-Smith Ellie Shopova-Smith

Learning modern calligraphy doesn't have to be a struggle

Many beginners try to learn calligraphy by copying what they see on social media. This method lacks the structure a beginner needs in order to see progress in their calligraphy practice and leads to overwhelm. Starting with a simple plan instead, will remove the guesswork from what you need to practice or learn at each stage. This makes learning calligraphy simpler, clearer and so much more fun. Read on, to find out how you too can add structure to your learning and see results quicker.

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