Easy-to-find calligraphy inks in the UK
Olive & Reid Studio | UK Calligraphy & Lettering Blog
by Kate Watson
10M ago
20140727-linthel Like everything with pointed pen calligraphy — particularly modern calligraphy — your ink choice comes down to a number of various factors. You need to consider: the paper you're writing on your personal style of writing the quality of the ink As a newbie to calligraphy, I have a lot to learn, and I found a really comprehensive review about inks over at The Calligraphy Pen that's worth a read. My approach here is by no means scientific, but I hope gives you an idea of the different kinds of inks that are available for you to try out yourself. I'd love to hea ..read more
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Pressing flowers and Herbarium sheets: the perfect COVID-19 activity with kids
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by Kate Watson
2y ago
  I never thought I’d be pressing and archiving flowers to create a Herbarium in my lifetime, let alone during a worldwide pandemic, but here we are. During our once-daily outings during lockdown in London, my four year old collects wild flowers. It came to mind that I might press her latest addition - a bright orange bloom that I have deemed a Welsh Poppy, but have no real authority to confirm or deny this (a friend suggested that it might be a California Poppy, but I’ll wantonly ignore that suggestion, having finished my sheet already). Also, having no real authority on how to press fl ..read more
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Where to buy nib and ink calligraphy practice paper in the UK
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by Studio Team
2y ago
Photo by Christa Dodoo on Unsplash   When I first started calligraphy, I wondered exactly what type and where to buy pointed pen calligraphy practice paper in the uk. Websites such as IAMPETH and The Flourish Forum are wonderful resources for calligraphers, especially when you're just starting out, but I've noticed that in the UK there's not a great deal of easily accessible advice about locally-sourced supplies of the fantastic products our US counterparts recommend. I intend to change that. Follow along with me as we chart the course of all things UK-based calligraphy; we'll find our w ..read more
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): is it time to teach calligraphy workshops online?
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by Kate Watson
2y ago
  In the days leading up to 16th March 2020, a flurry of emails from all manner of companies began to flood my inbox. My little girl’s school was to remain open, Sainsbury’s was asking for calm and courtesy, BabyBallet was still going ahead but with hands on hips, no hand holding. At the European Pointed Pen Collective (EPPC), we had already cancelled our May workshop in Rome with John De Collibus, and now I  was hearing unconfirmed rumblings that a much anticipated calligraphy workshop I was due to attend -- Cursive Italics with Gaynor Goffe -- could be cancelled.  I also saw ..read more
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Dr Ph Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Colours available in the UK
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by Kate Watson
2y ago
  Just over a week ago, I received surprise exciting news that Scribblers is now stocking Dr Ph Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Colours for the UK market.  Buy online from Scribblers (£8.95 / 30ml)  What are Iridescent Calligraphy Colours? Scribblers tell it best: Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Colours are shimmering, highly reflective colours that are lightfast, waterproof, archival, and permanent. Made from the finest ground pigments, the colour intensity of Dr. Ph. Martin's Iridescent Calligraphy Colours gives you the ability to cover dark surfaces with a dynamic me ..read more
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Do you need a Moblique 2-in-1 Penholder in your life?
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by Studio Team
2y ago
  Designed by Luis Chiang of Luis Creations, the Moblique holder is deemed 2-in-1 as it can switch between being a straight holder or oblique by adding the flange. Some calligraphers find the grip quite slippery; however, I find it is great to counter my heavy-handedness. I was first intrigued by the innovation and its uniqueness, and now sing a resounding yes to its usability! What is an oblique penholder? Where a straight penholder looks and moves like a standard pen (the nib is inserted directly at the top of the holder to create the pen tip you're used to), the oblique holder ha ..read more
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The UK's 5 best white calligraphy inks
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by Studio Team
2y ago
photo of the various white calligraphy inks I have long been a convert to Dr Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White™ as the best white calligraphy ink. But over the last year, I've been introduced to two new products, so I thought it was time to pull open the bottom drawer and surround myself with my white ink options, some of which needed little more dusting than others. Find out what's in my white calligraphy ink stash and how they fit into my work. There are more white inks I'll be adding to the review (I'm keen to try out W&N calligraphy ink as reviewed by The Postman's Knock), but, for now, t ..read more
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6 tools to address envelopes in calligraphy
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by Studio Team
2y ago
Once upon a time, when I wanted to address envelopes in calligraphy, I painstakingly calculated and ruled every single one. For copperplate, this included four lines per address line, and slanted 54° guidelines. While an excellent practice for learning good techniques and spacing, it doesn’t scale well on the big jobs. Address envelopes in calligraphy like a boss Now when it comes to writing calligraphy on envelopes, I have many tools to help. These are my favourites for both personal and professional work. Ollie’s Studio envelope template Lightbox Laser Level Reflections Phantom Liner Ruler ..read more
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Anna Akhmatova's Requiem for the SLLA exhibition
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by Studio Team
2y ago
I nearly did not submit a piece of work for this year's South London Lettering Association SLLA exhibition. With a toddler and a three month old, I didn't think I would have the gumption to get it done. Last year I exhibited a commissioned work which I had already prepared, but this year I needed to create something specifically for the exhibition. With the theme, Romance & Revolution: commemorating 200 years since Jane Austen's death and 100 years since the Russian Revolution, it would be natural for my experience with the traditionally romantic copperplate script to inspire me toward Ja ..read more
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UK oblique pen holders for all calligraphy budgets
Olive & Reid Studio | UK Calligraphy & Lettering Blog
by Studio Team
2y ago
  If you're in the UK and on the hunt for oblique pen holders a step above the standard plastic Speedball oblique holder (which ain't a bad little tool, might I add), you might feel you're out of luck. It wasn't that long ago that I was scouring the web for something a little more unique, elegant and handmade (having seen the fantastic work of our US counterparts such as Unique Obliques). Finally, I'm starting to see more of a range available to UK calligraphers for varying budgets. Here are a range of holders that I know are available at the moment. I'm sure there may be more ..read more
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