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How to control the nib in calligraphy
A few ways to try out calligraphy
Calligraphy in the copperplate style
Gothic lettering (overview)
Gothic textura quadrata tutorial 1 – easier letters
Gothic textura quadrata tutorial 2 – slightly harder letters
Gothic textura quadrata tutorial 3 – harder letters
Italic: overview
Italic letter formation and practice
Calligraphy tools (annotated list of basics and beyond)
Calligraphy supplies (places to buy, tips on buying)
(For gilding/gold-leafing, see below)
(Rustic Capitals, Uncial (formal), Gothic textura quadrata, Roundhand, Italic (slanted), Copperplate style, and some bubble letters)
History of calligraphy and the word 'calligraphy' (in progress!)
Left-handed calligraphy: some thoughts
Gothic decorated letters example: Happy Birthday
Make your own card example: Gothic doodle
Overview of Celtic knot design for calligraphers
Celtic knots beginners' tutorial 1 – crossed cords
Celtic knots beginners' tutorial 2 – joins make knots
Celtic knots beginners' tutorial 3 – repeats make interlace
Celtic knots beginners' tutorial 4 – breaks make patterns
Celtic knots beginners' tutorial 5 – inking in
How to write a poem
How to write a sonnet (ideal for Italic and Roundhand) – warning, it's long (but it does teach you how to do it, step-by-step)
How to write a haiku (ideal for Uncial and Copperplate)
Gilding (for calligraphers)
Basics of gold leaf application
Gold paints (including shell gold)