Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Script Calligraphy
A comprehensive beginner’s guide to pointed pen calligraphy
Modern Calligraphy is a bestselling calligraphy book in its fourth printing and was named an Amazon Favorite Craft Book. It is available in print and ebook formats, as well as translations into Spanish and Complex Chinese.
My first book presents the learning process in simple steps. With over 180 pages of instructions and 260 full-color photographs and illustrations, this book guides readers through the learning process from the very beginning.
Breaks pointed pen calligraphy into simple steps so anyone can learn to create their own stunning wedding invitations, stationery, gifts, and more.
Starting with an overview of the supplies―from paper to ink to pens―you will learn how to form letters, words, and then phrases by following clear step-by-step instructions, and by practicing with the provided templates.
From beginner to intermediate
After mastering letter forms using a pointed dip pen and ink, take your new skills to the next level with intermediate techniques such as how to calligraph with gouache and digitize your calligraphy to make invitations and rubber stamps.
20+ DIY Calligraphy Projects
The twenty craft projects in the book provide lots of inspiration for making your own and are grouped into three sections: weddings, entertainment, and personal stationery. Each project includes detailed instructions, complete with photos for each step.
What readers are saying…
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“My final verdict on Modern Calligraphy? I. Love. It. If you want to be inspired, you’ve got to buy this book!”
— Lindsay Bugbee, The Postman’s Knock
— Lindsay Bugbee, The Postman’s Knock
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“This book has filled the gap in what’s missing from online resources.”
— Terri B., Amazon reviewer
— Terri B., Amazon reviewer
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“Molly Suber Thorpe deconstructs her modern style script for those brand new to calligraphy. Complete with exemplars, supply descriptions, instructions, and projects, it is a great starting point for those wanting to develop their own style of pointed pen writing.”
― Paper & Ink Arts
― Paper & Ink Arts
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“Practical info for the working scribe, including strategies for large-batch projects and hints for left-handers.”
― John Neal, John Neal Bookseller
― John Neal, John Neal Bookseller
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“I have been a calligrapher since 1985 and this is the best book I have in my vast collection. It is beside my drawing board, light box, ink and pens. It will not go on the shelf with the others!”
— Nancy D., Amazon reviewer
— Nancy D., Amazon reviewer
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