Celebration Calligraphy by Ruth Booth

Celebration Calligraphy by Ruth Booth

Both beginners and those who already have training in calligraphy will find valuable instruction and inspiration in this book. The author presents 30 modern alphabet designs appropriate for a wide range of events, from formal italic script for traditional weddings to spooky letterheads for Halloween party invitations. Aspiring calligraphers learn how to plan, measure, and lay out their project, and then execute it to professional standards. Instructions for creating cards, invitations, name place cards, and party favors for special celebratory events include:

Weddings: Traditional, Seaside, Medieval, and Rococo

Holidays: Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Halloween

Birthdays: Juvenile, Young Adult, and Masculine

Other Milestones: Birth Announcements, Anniversaries, Graduation, and more

In addition to lettering, the author instructs on paper folding variations, paper layering, bordering, embossing, and other decorative techniques. She also advises on choosing paper stock, hand-addressing large quantities, and choosing envelope sizes appropriate for mailing. More than 450 color illustrations.

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ISBN 13	9780764139482
ISBN 10	0764139487
Title	Celebration Calligraphy
Author	Ruth Booth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Barron's Educational Series
Year published	2008-10-01
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.