Intro to Calligraphy
Library Program
with the Parallel Pen
For our upcoming 90-minute library program with calligrapher, Debby Reelitz, you will need handouts and a lettering tool.
HANDOUTS:
The pdf has 8 pages of lettering examples, guidelines and practice pages. All pages are horizontal formats
These pages must be printed at 100% scale.
**Print single-sided. Do not print double-sided since they will be writing on these handouts and the color bleeds through to the other side.
Handouts for Blackletter Calligraphy Library Program
Blackletter Calligraphy A-Z handout
LETTERING TOOL OPTIONS:
Parallel Pen, must be the 6.0 mm size
A good cartridge pen for beginners is the Parallel Pen 6.0 mm size. This is not always available at your local craft store. They can often be found at an art store. Or, the Parallel Pen 6.0 mm can also be purchased through my favorite calligraphy source: JohnNealBooks.com
Another option is a calligraphy markers (5.0 mm size) which is about $2.50 per participant. These can often be found at a local craft store. Be sure to get 5.0 mm size to match the handouts.
PAPER
Regular copy paper will work for the handouts. Some papers might bleed a little bit. For the lettering pages (pages have gray lettering or the guidelines), a cotton resume paper can be helpful. This cotton resume paper from Staples is an excellent practice paper for calligraphy.
Main things to look for: WOVE finish (means a smooth finish, do NOT get linen); 24 lb weight or higher; minimum of 25% cotton; color is white or ivory. Smaller boxes of 100 sheets are also available.
