Calligra-whatsit?

[ladynox25]

So I go back to HS this weekend for the first time since New Year's. And there was a couple of boxes in my bedroom. In said boxes were a number of wrapped gifts. From belle_canto, no less. Some of which were for my parents, and some of which were for me. Including a set of quills, tips, and ink, all begging to be put to use. Except I've never really done calligraphy. So.....

First off, thank you belle_canto!! *hugshugshugs*

Second, how do I do calligraphy? mauzybroadway? silmaril? Help? *grin*

Comments

[mauzybroadway.livejournal.com]

Btw: Check out calligraphy books from the library and xerox the examples. Then, don't be above to trace over the letterforms. This is probably the fastest method of picking up a hand more correctly without having to take instruction. This is how I picked up Blackletter and Copperplate.

If you need books, I'll be glad to send whatever duplicates I have to you, just say the word (that would be 'please').

[texas-tiger.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, *thank* you....this was just the info I needed!