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Introductions / Re: Hi from Sunny California!

« on: May 01, 2016, 06:01:47 PM »

Hi Mimi!!

Welcome to the forum!!   

xo

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: Birds, Bees, Flowers, Trees 2016 Lists have been sent!

« on: April 27, 2016, 11:36:31 AM »

Hello flourish friends!

I posted List 11's goodies yesterday  hoping it finds its way to everyone.

Also, just received two in the mail and talk about artistic talent!! Such a delight to receive these beautiful pieces!

xo

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Introductions / Re: Bonjour from Paris, France

« on: April 01, 2016, 11:02:57 AM »

Hi V!

Welcome to the forum!! and thanks so much for sharing those pictures!!  BEAUTIFUL!!

xoxo
Kay

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Completed/Past Exchanges / Re: Birds, Bees, Flowers, Trees 2016 Exchange Sign Ups are now CLOSED.

« on: March 30, 2016, 09:02:49 AM »

Awwwww missed another one!! I need to be on it!! Are there any dates set for the next exchange so I can put it in my calendar???

Hey Sheedo!

If you go to Exchanges - General Info & Questions > Flourish Forum Exchanges 2016 you can download the schedule that Erica posted on the first post  Hope that helps!

Kay

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Tools & Supplies / Blackwell v. Bullock

« on: December 27, 2015, 03:25:25 PM »

Hello everyone!

I was wondering if I could pick yawls minds on blackwell adjustable flange vs bullock adjustable flange. Pros and cons of either one? Why one would choose one over the other? Your preference perhaps?

I have a Heebs holder  with a bullock and love it but was also curious about the blackwell.

Thank you all for your thoughts, in advance!!!

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Rhode Island!

« on: December 27, 2015, 03:16:02 PM »

Welcome to the Forum Kay,
You found the right place for Pointed pen calligraphy.  Amazing people and great community always ready to help and give advice on everything

Happy writing
-Prasad

Hello Prasad! Thank you!! I'm so excited to learn from all the talent in this forum and hopefully get some tips and feedback as I continue my journey to learning calligraphy 

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Rhode Island!

« on: December 27, 2015, 03:11:59 PM »

Kay, welcome!  I am glad you're joining in with such enthusiasm and enjoying calligraphy so much.

Cheers!

Hi Bianca! Thanks for the warm welcome. And also!! Thank you for helping me on IG for my holiday cards 

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Tools & Supplies / Re: Recommendation: Steel ball for mixing inks

« on: December 27, 2015, 12:34:28 AM »

Hi everyone!

I recently bought 10 of these said silver balls for less than $2 total. You can easily find them at your local hardware stores (I went to Ace). Just ask for ball bearings. They come in so many different sizes. I just grabbed the smallest ones.

I use them for my Dr. PH Martin copper plate gold. Works like a charm!

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Word of the Day / Re: Word or Phrase of the Day!

« on: December 15, 2015, 12:50:35 AM »

Oooh! How fun!! I definitely want to join in!!

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Introductions / Hello from Rhode Island!

« on: December 15, 2015, 12:43:27 AM »

Hello everyone! My name is Kay and I am a wife, a momma to my 16 month old son, and a new student of copperplate calligraphy. I've been learning pointed pen calligraphy (self-teaching, but with the help and mentoring of a few far more experienced and talented calligraphers) for a little less than two months. Growing up, I was always intrigued by pointed/dip pen calligraphy but never really felt the desire to learn until just recently. Boy, am I glad I've started because I have been loving every minute of it!!

The warm and encouraging calligraphy community on Instagram has been key in keeping me motivated and excited to pick my pen up everyday and practice. I absolutely enjoy admiring everyone's work they post on there and truly appreciate the other artists I've met.

I'm also very thankful for this forum!! I must admit, I've been a member since October and am just getting around to writing my introduction..whoops! Sorry... But since Oct, I have found myself running to the flourish forum to look for answers to JV questions I've had as a newbie and ALWAYS find an answer. I'm ecstatic to join you all here and look forward to becoming a more active and present member.

Happy dipping!