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Pens
There is a wide range of pens available and information about what you will need and where you can get them and details will be given at the beginning of the course. There will be opportunity to work with a variety of pens as you progress, from felt pens, cartridge pens to metal nibs with a holder and reservoirs. I do recommend getting to know your local art shop, as they are usually more than happy to order materials and equipment for you.
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Ink & paint
The calligrapher can use a wide range of inks and liquids in the production of beautiful work. Gouache, watercolour and acrylic are all commonly used by modern calligraphers.
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Layout tools
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Ruler - there is a wide range of rulers available, plastic, wooden, in imperial and metric...and as long as it has a smooth edge, the 12" or 30cm ruler is a great size to get started with. Graphite pencils - HB is perfect. Too hard (8H-2H) and it will make dents in the paper and be difficult to remove. Too black (4B-8B) and it can leave smears on the paper and transfer on to your hand.
Eraser – a standard white plastic eraser is ideal but make sure it is not a too soft.
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Paper
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There are so many different types of paper available to the calligrapher today. Be adventurous and try out a variety, as you never know what may suit you best. But to begin with, copier paper or layout paper is ideal. The advantage of layout paper is that it is bleedproof so that your letters are crisp and thin enough to be able to see the guidelines on the page below.
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Writing surface
Best conditions for calligraphy are on a well lit table. Use an elevated surface such as a board or large book propped up on books, so that you are not writing on a horizontal surface. If you spend too much time writing on a flat table it can cause tiredness to your eyes and stiffness in your neck.
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