Jim Bennett 
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!

Table of Content

Introduction.

Part I: Yes, You Can Do Calligraphy!

Chapter 1: Doing Calligraphy Can Be as Easy as ABC.

Chapter 2: Peeking Inside the Calligrapher’s Toolbox.

Chapter 3: Putting Your Pen to Paper.

Part II: The Amazing, Incredible Italic Alphabet.

Chapter 4: Taking a Few Baby Steps with Italic.

Chapter 5: Doing Italic with a Calligraphy Pen.

Chapter 6: Perfecting the Italic Alphabet.

Chapter 7: Turning Up the ‘Wow! Factor’ with Variations and
Embellishments.

Part III: Expanding Your Repertoire.

Chapter 8: The Blackletter Alphabet.

Chapter 9: Classical Roman Letters.

Chapter 10: Formal Manuscript, Foundational Hand, or
Bookhand.

Chapter 11: Formal Uncial and Funky Variations.

Chapter 12: Elegantly Outlined and Decorated Letters.

Chapter 13: A Fancy Document Script.

Part IV: Popular Projects.

Chapter 14: Designing and Lettering a Quotation.

Chapter 15: Creating a Poster or Sign.

Chapter 16: Certificates.

Chapter 17: More Things to Do with Your Calligraphy.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Use Your Calligraphy for Weddings.

Chapter 19: Ten Fun Alphabets.

Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Making Money Using Your
Calligraphy.

Appendix: Practice Pages.

Index.

About the author

Jim Bennett has been teaching calligraphy for 30 years at every level, from kindergarten to college.