{"product_id":"mastering-copperplate-calligraphy-a-step-by-step-manual-lettering-calligraphy-typography-spiral-bound-eleanor-winters","title":"Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-By-Step Manual (Spiral Bound)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eImpress yourself and your friends with your creativity in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eMastering Copperplate Calligraph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ey! Add a personal touch to cards, invitations, posters, and more with this guide to hand-lettering. Whether you're a graphic artist or just looking for gift ideas, a hobby, or craft creation, mastering copperplate calligraphy allows you to add your own personal touch!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this practical manual, a noted calligraphy teacher offers a comprehensive, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003estep-by-step guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the student. Beginning with a brief but fascinating history of copperplate, she moves quickly to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ean\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ein-depth examination of the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation. Each letter is demonstrated stroke by stroke with a clear explanation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudents will learn the fundamentals of copperplate–its minuscule and capital letters, from basic strokes to elaborate variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a calligraphic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eglossary of terms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA detailed discussion of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eessential tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, their advantages, and disadvantages: pen (quills, nibs, etc.), ink (dense vs thin, colored, etc.), paper (smoothness, weights), markers, pencils, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eretouch, correct, and crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrokes and letters are shown in the correct form. Learn the effects of shape, structure, weight, and spacing of copperplate letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow copperplate can be used to write a simple paragraph, a short quotation, or poetry, and how to use the script commercially for addressing envelopes and writing name cards and invitations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary examples are provided of commercial and fine art calligraphy. This book is perfect, whether you are an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eexpert or just a beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped by English handwriting masters in the 18th century, copperplate calligraphy is admired for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003efluidity and beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIt is the most popular style for social correspondence, invitations, and other communications requiring an elegant hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eeasy-to-follow manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and some practice, calligraphers will be able to create copperplate scripts with the rhythm, grace, and ease of the great writing masters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52027840168217,"sku":"SP-9780486409511","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780486409511_1753760970989.png?v=1772350483","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/mastering-copperplate-calligraphy-a-step-by-step-manual-lettering-calligraphy-typography-spiral-bound-eleanor-winters","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}