Lately I
have noticed there have been a lot of tutorials on Pinterest, blogs, etc. on
how to do faux calligraphy, so I thought I’d join in and do one as well. A few
years ago I’d just graduated college, it was winter time and it was freezing, I
didn’t have much to do at the time, I’ve always loved the way calligraphy
looks, and I decided why not teach myself how to do calligraphy – I ordered a
calligraphy book off of Amazon and I can honestly say it was a lot easier than
I thought it would be to learn.
I’ll
admit, I have a legitimate calligraphy dip pen and ink but I’m not going to go
the whole nine yards just to write a name or address on one envelope. Knowing
how to do faux calligraphy definitely comes in handy when you are trying to make
your writing look a little more special than normal for a special occasion, the
technique of faux calligraphy come in very handy around Christmas time. Faux
calligraphy is basically fancy cursive (I promise anyone can do faux
calligraphy). For writing faux calligraphy I have found that using either a Le
Pen, a Sharpie fine point pen, or a felt pen tend to work best.
The first
step in faux calligraphy is to write out the name, address, etc. in regular
cursive. During the first step I like to try and dress up what ever I’m with a
few loops and embellishment {if your search copperplate calligraphy in Pinterest you will find some great embellishment inspiration}. After you finish
writing out the name start to go over what you’ve written with the pen.
The last
step to faux calligraphy is knowing which section of the letter to make
dark/thicker with the pen. In calligraphy there is the upstroke {the thinner
part of the letter} and the downstroke {the thicker part of the letter}.
Whenever you find yourself bring your pen in a downward motion while writing a
letter that is the section of the letter that should be thicker. To achieve the
effect of having upstrokes and downstrokes in faux calligraphy go over the “downstroke”
section of the letter a few times with your pen to create a thicker line,
giving the illusion of having upstrokes and downstrokes.
This is a great tutorial! I don't know how steady my hands would be to do this, but it sure looks cute!
ReplyDelete-Alex
www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
You could totally do this, it's really easy!
DeleteThis looks like a great idea for brunches!
ReplyDelete~Sophia
http://plaidismyfavouritecolour.blogspot.com/
It would be perfect for brunches! Happy to see you found this post useful!
DeleteTrue story: we had to take calligraphy at my middle school when I was a kid on top of our regular penmanship classes... but I am so grateful now that I have the skill!
ReplyDeletexo
Tara
shoesillneverhave.blogspot.com
That's really neat that you all had to take a calligrphy class! It definitely comes in handy!
DeleteOh what a fun hobby to be able to pick up! I hope that one day I'll be able to learn it too...it would making writing so much fun:)
ReplyDeletexo Olivia
Faux calligraphy is pretty easy to pick up, you should give it a try!
DeleteLooks interesting. I'll take your advice and go on Pinterest for more info :) xx Maja
ReplyDeletePinterest is the best place to find inspiration!
Deleteit's so pretty!
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Happy to see you enjoyed this post!
DeleteThanks, this is new for me and I love this calligraphy!
ReplyDeletexx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
www.dressedwithsoul.com
Glad to hear you enjoyed this post!
DeleteLooks amazing! My aunt is ridiculously crafty, can can do calligraphy. She bought me a set when I was younger, and I use to be pretty good at it. All I can remember is that the down strokes should be thicker than the up strokes. If only people would still write like this every day.
ReplyDelete-Katherine
http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca
I agree, I think calligraphy looks so much prettier than regular handwriting!
DeleteI love pretty stationery! :))
ReplyDeleteLu | www.balgarka.co.uk
Thank you! The paper is from Lilly Pulitzer.
DeleteI'm definitely going to have to try this...perhaps a quote that I love to hang on my wall. Hm...now to find the perfect one, and to start on it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the quote, I am sure it will look beautiful!
Deletethis is amazing! I've always wished I could do calligraphy!
ReplyDeleteMakeshift Munch
You should give it a try! Glad to hear you enjoyed this post!
DeleteHope you are having an amazing day as well Kenny!
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