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Coffee & Nib-bles / mystery artists leaves beautiful calligraphy on cars in NYC

« on: February 11, 2015, 12:16:24 PM »

i saw this article and it made me smile =) happy wednesday!

http://www.boredpanda.com/snow-typography-street-art-cars-faust-new-york/

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Los Angeles!

« on: September 30, 2014, 06:13:53 PM »

hello fellow Los Angelino! welcome to the forum =) dont be shy and dive right in, everyone here is amazingly supportive and helpful

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Favorite Resources / Re: Blick Art Supplies

« on: September 30, 2014, 12:53:39 PM »

I have to warn you that the Blick stores do not have the same prices as the catalogs.  Made a trip downtown to the Blick store to get Dr. Martins hydra ink set for about $51 and discovered it was something like $82.  Clerk confirmed they do not have the prices in the catalog....

ahhh i hate when that happens 

if you didnt end up purchasing here is a coupon i got in my email for 40% off its good til 10/5

http://www.dickblick.com/stores/coupons/FBTS_Remail9_Coupon40?utm_source=Bretail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=093014

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Huion A4 Lightpad review

« on: September 19, 2014, 03:01:40 PM »

Thanks for all the reviews of the Huion. I am going to buy one for myself. I couldn't see myself plopping a $100 for a light box, but Huion is much cheaper. A question though, I'm undecided if I should get the one with the USB cable or not. Which is better? 

it all depends on where you plan on using hte light pad. I work on my calligraphy at my computer desk so I have no troubles with the usb cable. I plug the usb cable into a usb outlet adapter( like the apple charging cubes)

If you practice at a dining room table or something with no nearby outlets I would choose the on without a usb cable

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Huion A4 Lightpad review

« on: September 15, 2014, 06:41:10 PM »

I just got my Huion light pad. It helps a lot with not having to rule lines for envelopes and thicker paper. Thanks Felicia and everyone else who recommended it. A question - do you use any padding under your guidelines to soften up the writing surface? If so, what do you use?

I use a paper towel under my guide sheet while practicing but for envelopes I use no padding

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Rec for best wooden stamp maker and for best supplier of paper for digital image

« on: September 09, 2014, 11:04:15 PM »

here are the pics as promised

Stamps! by tewshortforu, on Flickr

Stamps! by tewshortforu, on Flickr

Stamps! by tewshortforu, on Flickr

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Letter Pixels / Re: Instagram accounts: one for business, one for personal, or altogether?

« on: September 09, 2014, 06:19:26 PM »

I really enjoy seeing everyone's personal pics along with the calligraphy. I completely LOVED National Dog day and how everyone had pictures of their fur babies . I, however, am slightly nosey  , do not have a calligraphy business and use instagram for social and inspirational purposes.

I think making a post to announce that you are moving you calligraphy or personal stuff to a different account, like Schin did, is a good idea. that allows your followers to make a decision to move over or follow both etc. you can run the risk poor visibility but maybe cross-posting on both accounts for a short period of time to insure your followers are informed.

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Flourishing / Re: A Useful Resource for the Artistically Inclined...

« on: September 09, 2014, 06:08:12 PM »

The link doesnt seem to be working for me 

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Rec for best wooden stamp maker and for best supplier of paper for digital image

« on: September 09, 2014, 06:02:06 PM »

I used HP Premium Laserjet Paper 32lb bright white that Erica recommends for practice http://theflourishforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=209.0

and Moon Palace Sumi for the ink mostly because its what I have on hand.

and I used Erica's tutorial for digitizing work found here http://theflourishforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=28.0

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Rec for best wooden stamp maker and for best supplier of paper for digital image

« on: September 09, 2014, 01:05:47 PM »

I recently used rubberstampchamp.com and I thought they were fantastic. Erica mentioned them here: http://theflourishforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=55.msg255#msg255

I placed my order on Fri morning and received my stamp on the following Thurs. I chose the free shipping option but there are faster shipping options as well.

I will take a picture of my stamp when I get home tonight.

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Gouache brands and storage?

« on: September 09, 2014, 12:50:06 PM »

at first I mixed a little cup of W&N gouache and capped the container but after a little while the pigment would settle and turn kind of gummy and wouldnt all mix back in when I added additional water. so now I just let it dry on my palette and reconstitute when needed. I didnt add any gum arabicso I don't know if that would make a difference

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Trading post

« on: September 08, 2014, 02:10:18 PM »

I have 7 Nikko Zebra nibs that I'd like to trade for 7 Nikko Gs instead.

I also have a 15oz bottle of Moon Palace Sumi (still in shrink wrap!) that I'd like to trade for.. anything else really.. maybe for another bottle of ink?

Schin, I could trade 3 Nikko Gs for 3 Zebras, not all 7 though.

Hi Schin, I could trade 4 Nikko Gs for 4 Zebra!

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: The bad stuff: hand pain!

« on: September 08, 2014, 01:00:24 PM »

I was trying to finish up an large volume envelope job over labor day weekend and the back of my hand started hurting pretty bad, I ended up doing some hot/cold compresses. After about a day or so it stopped hurting but I think from now on I'll spread out the number of envelopes done each day. Also I think working on a lighter grip might help. I no longer have a death grip but I'm still pretty heavy handed

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Ikea is selling paper goods!

« on: August 26, 2014, 07:44:45 PM »

including washi tape.... haha as if I all needed another supplier for my ridiculous addiction   

more details here http://www.brit.co/ikea-paper-goods/ the initial launch is only in the US

they have pretty cute patterned tissue paper, gift bags, etc for reasonable prices. I haven't seen this stuff in person so no idea what the quality is actually like

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Introductions / Re: HELLO FROM CALIFORNIA :D

« on: August 22, 2014, 11:01:14 PM »

hi Trish! welcome to Flourish,

I'm Living in LA now and there are few other californians here as well i think you will find this group super supportive and helpful.