For her latest blog post, Andra Danciu created a personalised mug with the edding porcelain brush pens A while ago I created some lettering on a mug using a normal…
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Get creative with alcohol inks
For this blog, Carrie from Carriegraphy gets creative with alcohol inks and shows you how to bring these fun products into your lettering. I’ve been watching artists on social media…
Create a beautiful bookmark with Andra
Today Andra is showing us how to make this bookmark which could be created as a treat for yourself or a gift for someone else. She has used: Daler &…
Get creative with resist techniques
In issue 2 of Simply Lettering, our Commissioning Editor, Lou Collins, shares a few different ways of using resist techniques to create some beautiful effects with your lettering. In these…
Lettering onto mini wood slices
I’m going to confess something to you right now. I can’t say no to a crafty bargain. I have a whole chest of drawers in my office dedicated to items…
Learn to use dip pen calligraphy on parchment
In issue 1 of Simply Lettering, Leanne Cork shares a selection of beautiful projects that she has created using dip pens and tracing paper to create a soft and romantic…
Learn to use watercolour inks on standard printer paper
Andra Danciu is a modern calligrapher, traditional and digital artist, and one of the talented members of the Simply Lettering design team. In this video, Andra shares her process for…
Learn how to heat emboss lettering on acetate
There are so many interesting ways to take your lettering further and turn a simple quote or sentiment into something truly special you can use as home decor or share…
Create galaxy backgrounds using water-based brush markers
In issue 1 of Simply Lettering magazine, Karin Eppink shares her stunning Count Your Lucky Stars rocket project using East Indian Ink to create a galaxy effect as a background…
Tips and tricks for left-handed lettering
Being left-handed needn’t stand in the way of trying hand lettering and achieving super results. In this video, Lou Collins explains a few tips and tricks on how to get…
Colour blending made easy
Once you’ve mastered the basics of hand lettering and are building your confidence in creating good looking script, a whole sea of creative options open up, from shadow effects to…
Hand Lettering Alphabet – Zz
Learn how to form the letter Zz For these tutorials, Lou Collins used: Manuscript Modern Calligraphy Set – available from CraftStash Karin Brush Markers – available from Ken Bromley Art…
