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Spencerian Script / Re: Spencerian online class

« on: July 22, 2014, 12:53:57 PM »

this class sounds fantastic! With so many of yall here joining I really want to sign up...

lets see if my first potential paid gig goes through 

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Favorite Resources / Re: Master Penman Jake Weidmann

« on: July 21, 2014, 03:09:16 PM »

Calligraphy makes you strong! Look at those arms!! 

LOLOLOL I was thinking the same thing 

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Sumi for $1.50?!

« on: July 20, 2014, 10:23:41 PM »

i got the same deal from daiso   but i took the the bottle which says sumi drawing ink, and it works fantastic!  i only have the sumi ink that i got from maybelle's workshop to compare it with...and honestly i like it better   it's darker, but still produces fine hairlines when necessary.   plus, the consistency is already ink-like so you don't have to add water.

oh i didnt see that one!

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Share your USPS bloopers

« on: July 20, 2014, 04:09:34 PM »

not a huge blooper but I wished they didnt mess up Linda's lovely envelope. My apt suite was clearly written, i didnt need the big black marker too.

usps bloopers by tewshortforu, on Flickr

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Tools & Supplies / Sumi for $1.50?!

« on: July 20, 2014, 02:48:29 PM »

Hi yall!

I stopped by my local Daiso yesterday for washi tape that I didnt need =) and stumbled across some Sumi ink near the brush calligraphy supplies. For a 1.50 USD I HAD to buy it. here is a sample for comparison

Sumi inks by tewshortforu, on Flickr

this only difference I noticed was that the Daiso one was a little thinner than my Kuretake. But for the price I am definitely keeping it in stock.

Happy practicing =)

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: Calligraphy... on vacation?

« on: July 18, 2014, 12:36:45 PM »

after seeing Prashad's post about using dropper bottles a little while back, I've been taking this little kit with me to work I practice and doodle a bit during lunch and after if I'm waiting for my boyfriend.

Untitled by tewshortforu, on Flickr

I use a Canson Universal sketch pad, the paper is thin enough that I can see guildlines =) its been great for practicing envelope layouts without wasting actual envelopes


I wrap my holder(its a short one, only 6 inches or 15cm)  in a paper towel and toss it in the pencil bag. ink in a bottle, and some micron pens

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: Your handwriting

« on: July 17, 2014, 07:09:03 PM »

I have horrendous handwriting  I rarely hand write anything anymore. most of my notes are typed on a computer or my iphone

here is draft letter I'm planning to calligraph

Untitled by tewshortforu, on Flickr

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Tools & Supplies / Re: new gold ink!

« on: July 17, 2014, 12:30:22 PM »

I just looked and they have this product on PIA as well =)

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Coffee & Nib-bles / Re: nib & airplane

« on: July 16, 2014, 01:05:25 PM »

I dont think the nibs should be a problem, Ive brought needle point, small scissors, knitting hooks, etc on a plane with no problem.

I went on a weekend trip back to Texas this weekend and had decided that it was too much of a hassle to bring my calligraphy stuff since I wasn't really going to have "time" to do any practicing. Then I had a small panic attack as I was checking instagram before turning my cell off wishing I had brought something! I was in calligraphy withdraw all weekend   I might be slightly obsessed

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Tools & Supplies / Re: new gold ink!

« on: July 16, 2014, 01:10:45 AM »

That's pretty. How do you use it? Do you add water?

Just added distilled water and used a brush to load the nib!

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / Re: to calligraph? grammer help pls

« on: July 15, 2014, 05:03:55 PM »

Yes, calligraph is a verb. So, "I calligraphed the invitations" would be proper grammar. It does feel awkward to say, I guess because you don't really hear it in every day conversation.

Just for anyone who may want to know, the emphasis is on the first syllable (calligraph). I just say that because I was unsure myself until I looked it up!

thanks! every time I type it, the squiggly red line pops up and it makes me second guess myself

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Tools & Supplies / new gold ink!

« on: July 15, 2014, 01:22:49 PM »

I found a beautiful gold ink for only $11 at my local Blick's Art Supply store! it was near the other sumi inks and comes in a shallow porcelain dish. there was a silver one as well. No legible name on it but after some research I found out its Yasutomo Sumi-e watercolor in red gold. here is a picture (hiro 41 for scale lol)
Untitled by tewshortforu, on Flickr
I've never used the fintec palette so I cant compare but I thought the ink was the prettiest thing I've ever seen =)
here it is in use

Untitled by tewshortforu, on Flickr

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Open Flourish | General Discussion / to calligraph? grammer help pls

« on: July 15, 2014, 12:53:54 PM »

what is the correct term for writing calligraphy? calligraphy is a noun? is there a verb, adjective version? haha sorry grammer is not my strong suit. 

to calligraph? I calligraphed the invitations?

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Los Angeles!

« on: July 08, 2014, 06:41:58 PM »

Hello fellow Los Angeleno!

I just followed you on instagram and WOW your work is beautiful  the banana kick is adorable

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General How To's & Projects / Re: DIPPING YOUR NIB INTO WHAT?

« on: July 07, 2014, 09:20:06 PM »

I use old gel eye liner containers

Untitled by tewshortforu, on Flickr