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Hand Lettering: Step by Step Techniques and Projects to Express Yourself Creatively
A successful calligrapher and artist teaches you the skills of lettering beautifully—and gives projects to show them off!
In today’s digital age, people crave something personal and handmade—so hand lettering and calligraphy are becoming more popular than ever. If you’re eager to get in on the trend, artist Kathy Glynn will help you master the three main techniques—hand lettering, brush lettering, and pointed pen calligraphy—and create work that’s expressive, exquisite, and romantic. After explaining the basics, Kathy explains how to combine styles, add embellishments, and even digitize lettering. More than 20 projects include wedding invitations, temporary tattoos, address stamps, glass etching, and a custom family tree.
In today’s digital age, people crave something personal and handmade—so hand lettering and calligraphy are becoming more popular than ever. If you’re eager to get in on the trend, artist Kathy Glynn will help you master the three main techniques—hand lettering, brush lettering, and pointed pen calligraphy—and create work that’s expressive, exquisite, and romantic. After explaining the basics, Kathy explains how to combine styles, add embellishments, and even digitize lettering. More than 20 projects include wedding invitations, temporary tattoos, address stamps, glass etching, and a custom family tree.
- GenresNonfictionArtCrafts
144 pages, Paperback
Published February 6, 2018
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April 28, 2018
Firstly the cover of this book is just gorgeous.
if like me you have shocking handwriting, but love to write letters, then this book will help..a lot.
Expressive and beautiful hand writing has always been a love of mine, and Kathy Glynn gives hints and tips to create and enjoy the process of hand lettering.
The projects in this book are amazing. With a little bit of practice, you can create tattoos, business cards and simple signs for special occasions.
From what you need to start your lettering journey to the more advanced etched metal, including safety tips, give your cursive flow a beautiful neat look that is both stunning and professional.
22 step by step projects, for fun and business are showcased in the finest and artistic of ways.
There are practice sheets that can be photocopied, and a lot of ideas for customising and embellishing your finished project.
This book is stunning and highly recommended.
if like me you have shocking handwriting, but love to write letters, then this book will help..a lot.
Expressive and beautiful hand writing has always been a love of mine, and Kathy Glynn gives hints and tips to create and enjoy the process of hand lettering.
The projects in this book are amazing. With a little bit of practice, you can create tattoos, business cards and simple signs for special occasions.
From what you need to start your lettering journey to the more advanced etched metal, including safety tips, give your cursive flow a beautiful neat look that is both stunning and professional.
22 step by step projects, for fun and business are showcased in the finest and artistic of ways.
There are practice sheets that can be photocopied, and a lot of ideas for customising and embellishing your finished project.
This book is stunning and highly recommended.
May 7, 2018
Great ideas for cute (and elegant) projects.
November 20, 2021
A book worth exploring in a calligraphy adventure.
Seems like two basic styles are presented - modern calligraphy & brush lettering.
Like the "little spool of love" project
Seems like two basic styles are presented - modern calligraphy & brush lettering.
Like the "little spool of love" project
July 15, 2025
Includes projects and ideas for where and what to letter.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews