Lettering & Calligraphy
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Calligraphy for Dummies
You’ve always admired beautiful calligraphy, but you probably figured it was way too hard to master, right ? Calligraphy is actually much easier than you ever dreamed. All you need is the right guide and you’ll be up to speed in no time!Calligraphy For Dummies lets anyone discover the art and fun of lettering. With this hands-on guide, you’ll be able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. Starting with the italic alphabet, you’ll discover different types of strokes, how to angle your pen, and how to join letters. This easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide shows you:
- All the tools you need to practice the craft
- Where to get the proper ink and paper
- How to master several alphabets
- Different variations to change the look of letters
- How to mix and match your alphabets
- How to create a poster, sign, or certificate
- Ways to design and letter a quotation
- Common mistakes that can easily be avoided
Calligraphy For Dummies also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use, with ideas for making money, adding flair to wedding invitations, and more! It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent, as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice, you’ll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy!
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Mandarin Writing Practice Book: Chinese Writing Notebook – Learn Chinese Character Writing and Pinyin – Chinese Writing Practice Notebook | Tian Zi Ge … and Adults (Chinese…
Enjoy Mandarin Chinese handwriting with a beautiful notebook – a classical design just for you!This elegant Chinese writing practice book is designed for language learners to practice Chinese characters, with space for pinyin or English, suitable for both kids and adults.
The book has over 110 pages of mi zi ge style blank papers (an upgraded version of tian zi ge style) for you to practice. As a special bonus, it also comes with summarised Chinese writing tip from LingLing to guide your journey.
This can be a perfect self-practicing book, as well as a beautiful Chinese gift for a special friend!
Book Features:
- Size – 8.5 x 11 in (215.9mm x 279.4)
- Premium matte finish cover
- Printed on quality white paper
- 110+ pages of blank practice paper
- Specialized mi zi ge style to perfect Chinese character writing
Chinese writing on the book cover:
千里之行，始于足下
(A journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step)
– by Laozi, Founder of the Chinese Daoism
This book will serve as your best friend in this exciting Chinese learning adventure.
Write beautifully and confidently from today!
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Small Victories: A Colouring Book of Little Wins and Miniature Masterpieces
From bestselling author Johanna Basford – a new pocket-sized colouring book of mini masterpieces.
We don’t always have a whole afternoon or even an hour to dedicate to our creative practice. Small Victories is the perfect book for when you want to pick up a pencil and complete a colouring page in a single sitting. Choose from pages of multiple individual drawings and select a few to colour, or little vignettes and smaller motifs that are easier to complete in one creative moment – all featuring Johanna Basford’s trademark whimsical illustrations.
From tiny toadstools, dinky cakes to celestial and floral miniscapes, this book guarantees more of those feel-good vibes you get from finishing a creative project.
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