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Post by nana2callie on Sept 27, 2016 16:16:36 GMT
If you have terrible handwriting... if so, what class or teacher would you recommend?
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Post by Peamac on Sept 27, 2016 16:26:02 GMT
Have you looked for videos on youtube? DD's handwriting has greatly improved since she took a lettering class in grad school.
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Post by myboysnme on Sept 27, 2016 16:46:32 GMT
I can give you some tips that will improve your handwriting.
First, do not grip the pen at the tip. The pen needs to lay flat against your thumb and be held in place by your index finger near the point Use your middle finger to support the bottom of the pen tip. It will feel very uncomfortable if you are used to gripping the tip. most right handed people do grip the tip of the pen.
Use your shoulder to move your hand, not your wrist and elbow. The movement of the pen needs to come from the shoulder. place the tip of the pen on the paper and start swirling around the paper. You will feel like the movement sort of flows. Then start forming some letters. They will look different than your usual letters. Watch every few strokes that you haven't gripped the pen at the tip.
Yes you can learn brush lettering. It is easy if you can master letting the letters flow by not gripping the pen at the tip and moving your hand from the shoulder. |
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Post by anniefb on Sept 27, 2016 20:22:25 GMT
Yes, but my experience was that it takes a lot of work! I took a lettering class and realised I don't want to spend the hours practicing that I think are needed to improve my handwriting.
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Post by papersilly on Sept 27, 2016 20:49:05 GMT
I've found that practically anything can be learned on Youtube. it's too much work and practice than i have time for so i just use my computer or type out stuff on one of my vintage typewriters.
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Post by anniefb on Sept 27, 2016 20:54:19 GMT
I've found that practically anything can be learned on Youtube. it's too much work and practice than i have time for so i just use my computer or type out stuff on one of my vintage typewriters. Yeah, I just use brush lettering fonts on my computer. I decided Id rather spend my precious crafting time crafting rather than working on my lettering  SaveSave |
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Post by papersilly on Sept 27, 2016 21:03:51 GMT
I've found that practically anything can be learned on Youtube. it's too much work and practice than i have time for so i just use my computer or type out stuff on one of my vintage typewriters. Yeah, I just use brush lettering fonts on my computer. I decided Id rather spend my precious crafting time crafting rather than working on my lettering SaveSaveyup, lots of my computer fonts are brush stroke or handwriting style. I would rather devote my time to crafting too. I barely have enough of that now. LOL |
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Post by oaksong on Sept 27, 2016 21:49:36 GMT
I think it can certainly be learned if you work at it, but the amount of time might depend on the skill set you already have. To learn formal calligraphy or a particular letter style, you need to practice making lots of strokes over and over until you become consistent with the desired shapes. But you could also use your own handwriting and adapt from there.
I've done a lot of calligraphy in the past, and brush lettering is something I'd like to master. As a leftie, I'm finding it difficult to make the fine brush strokes. I can't pull the stroke in the same elegant way that I see others do. I've been looking at left-handed lettering videos, and am kind of figuring it out. Now I know why some lefties turn their hand upside down to write. It's been a process, and I'm getting there. The right brush or pen makes all the difference, too.
There are lots of brush lettering "experts" whose writing isn't particularly great, but they still have an interesting look. The main thing in my opinion is getting a consistent stroke, size and shape. But there are some that even break that rule. Really, anything goes. Look at some YouTube videos, and see what might appeal to you. Have fun with it and see what happens.
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Post by myboysnme on Sept 27, 2016 22:01:43 GMT
I think it can certainly be learned if you work at it, but the amount of time might depend on the skill set you already have. To learn formal calligraphy or a particular letter style, you need to practice making lots of strokes over and over until you become consistent with the desired shapes. But you could also use your own handwriting and adapt from there. I've done a lot of calligraphy in the past, and brush lettering is something I'd like to master. As a leftie, I'm finding it difficult to make the fine brush strokes. I can't pull the stroke in the same elegant way that I see others do. I've been looking at left-handed lettering videos, and am kind of figuring it out. Now I know why some lefties turn their hand upside down to write. It's been a process, and I'm getting there. The right brush or pen makes all the difference, too. There are lots of brush lettering "experts" whose writing isn't particularly great, but they still have an interesting look. The main thing in my opinion is getting a consistent stroke, size and shape. But there are some that even break that rule. Really, anything goes. Look at some YouTube videos, and see what might appeal to you. Have fun with it and see what happens. I am a leftie also. Traditional caligraphy even with a lefty nib was too hard. I practiced and learned my own calligraphic style. |
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Post by oaksong on Sept 27, 2016 23:11:18 GMT
I think it can certainly be learned if you work at it, but the amount of time might depend on the skill set you already have. To learn formal calligraphy or a particular letter style, you need to practice making lots of strokes over and over until you become consistent with the desired shapes. But you could also use your own handwriting and adapt from there. I've done a lot of calligraphy in the past, and brush lettering is something I'd like to master. As a leftie, I'm finding it difficult to make the fine brush strokes. I can't pull the stroke in the same elegant way that I see others do. I've been looking at left-handed lettering videos, and am kind of figuring it out. Now I know why some lefties turn their hand upside down to write. It's been a process, and I'm getting there. The right brush or pen makes all the difference, too. There are lots of brush lettering "experts" whose writing isn't particularly great, but they still have an interesting look. The main thing in my opinion is getting a consistent stroke, size and shape. But there are some that even break that rule. Really, anything goes. Look at some YouTube videos, and see what might appeal to you. Have fun with it and see what happens. I am a leftie also. Traditional caligraphy even with a lefty nib was too hard. I practiced and learned my own calligraphic style. Yes, I had to teach it to myself also. My instructor was at a loss. Every leftie adapts in their own way, don't they? |
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Post by hoopsfn on Sept 28, 2016 2:09:01 GMT
Hi. Several years ago there was a brush lettering style that was popular and I think Zig Markers printed a lettering book or booklet by Suzy Ratto. She really did have a beautiful style. Hope you find something that helps. Maria
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Post by anniefb on Sept 28, 2016 23:00:27 GMT
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Post by nana2callie on Sept 29, 2016 13:50:44 GMT
Thanks for the link - that looks perfect.
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Post by iowgirl on Sept 29, 2016 16:58:10 GMT
I use fonts and fill them with "watercolor" or "ink" in Silhouette Studio.. cheater cheater...  |
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Post by anniefb on Sept 29, 2016 17:53:06 GMT
I use fonts and fill them with "watercolor" or "ink" in Silhouette Studio.. cheater cheater... Great idea iowgirl SaveSave |
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Post by scrapcat on Sept 30, 2016 17:41:39 GMT
Imo, you don't really need a class, just practice.
There are quite a few handletterers/script writers on Instagram if you search also. Sometimes there are mini videos on there for technique. I have a sketchbook that I will practice in while I watch tv. I just practice by mimicking how others do it, and play with different types of pens/markers. I have a separate notebook where I practice different styles and each page is a separate letter. It's actually sorta relaxing like coloring.
A few on IG I like are:
handletteredtruth
tjt.designs
dandrawnwords
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Post by anika on Oct 5, 2016 7:08:23 GMT
I use fonts and fill them with "watercolor" or "ink" in Silhouette Studio.. cheater cheater... I need to try this! I just suck at handlettering even though I would love to be able to use it on my layouts more often! |
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