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…
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Happy World Calligraphy Day 2019!
Today is World Calligraphy Day 2019, so what better day to celebrate pen and paper and get practising. In this video, our Commissioning Editor, Lou Collins, has used a Manuscript…
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…
Add depth to your lettering with shadows
Adding shadows to letters is a super way to make them pop from the page and can give them a more finished feel. In issue 1 of Simply Lettering, Milly…
Get started with faux calligraphy
Faux calligraphy is basically a cheat’s way of hand lettering in a calligraphy style using a fine-tipped pen or pencil. Traditional calligraphy is written using broad-tipped instruments, or brushes, which…
Get started with dip pen calligraphy
For many people, calligraphy is synonymous with dip pens, nibs and jars of lustrous ink. With modern calligraphy, there are a range of tools you can use to create…
Helen Colebrook shares how to set up a new bullet journal
In issue 1 of Simply Lettering magazine, our journalling expert Helen Colebrook shares with you how to set up your bullet journal for a new month, including setting up a…