Tuesday 11 October 2011



the idea of writing is not only a way to express thoughts and communicate. In several cases, the hand writing proves to be a factor for drawing the first impression. It also allows us to judge about the personality of a person in several ways. The concept of calligraphy deals with injecting artistry in the idea of handwriting. It is an art which enables a person to write like an artist. The idea of calligraphy is not new, but lately the craze for it has gone up. The modern world believes a lot in being better than the rest in whatever way possible.
Tools used for Calligraphy:
  • Brushes
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Colors, drawing instruments
  • Inks, Calligraphy papers
Since the art has no boundaries, new inventions have been made in the usage of calligraphy which invented many tools of calligraphy such as modern technology like software’s. Calligraphy stands as the most beautiful form of expression that man has ever invented.

Instructions

    • Use lined paper designed for calligraphy -- it's available at most craft stores. For each row of letters, calligraphy paper has four lines. Four lines create three spaces for each calligraphy letter, a top, a middle, and a bottom.
    • Write with either calligraphy markers or calligraphy pens. Calligraphy pens have removable nibs, and calligraphy kits come with nibs of various sizes. The nibs of these pens are dipped in liquid ink. If you are new to calligraphy, it is easier to use calligraphy markers. Calligraphy markers have a special tip, also called a nib. The nib is flat. You can find calligraphy markers with nibs of varying widths.
    • Hold the flat edge of the nib on your paper at a 45-degree angle. Uppercase letters are spaced evenly among the three sections on lined calligraphy paper. Lowercase letters are centered in the middle section. "Heads" such as the tall lines on "b" and "d" belong in the top section. "Tails" such as the lower lines on "g" and "j" are written in the bottom section.
    • Look at a chart of letters(if available) as an example, if you have one available to you. Copying a style can help you size the letters correctly.
    • Be patient with yourself, as calligraphy is challenging at first. Practice a lot, and you will get better.

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