Three things you need to know if you want to learn Copperplate calligraphy 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s taken me four years to figure out how to write copperplate calligraphy😅. YouTube and Pinterest weren't tat popular back then, so you can imagine the struggle⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The worst part is, I tried to convince myself to try modern calligraphy (which is more relaxed and therefore ‘ easier to learn’), but I just love the elegance of copperplate so much I had to learn it first😭⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It shouldn’t take years to write your first calligraphy letter, even if it’s copperplate. Here are three tips that took me years to understand 🤦🏾, and eventually helped me start writing my first copperplate letters properly within a month.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Don’t practice in alphabetical order. Practice in basic groups! You can find the grouping easily on Google. Or if you want a more authoritative grouping, then check out the IAMPETH manual;⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2. While the straight pen holder is the ‘right’ tool for writing copperplate, I’ll suggest you go for an oblique pen holder if you want to start writing your letters immediately 😌. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The oblique pen holder is easier to control, but in the long run, learning how to use a straight penholder will help your calligraphy dance. Your muscles will be so much more relaxed using a straight penholder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Work out your paper, pen, and ink combination! Sometimes it’s not you, but the tools that you’re using. The easiest option is Canson marker paper and woodfree paper, and Sumi ink with a few drops of water.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tag someone who is always wanted to try calligraphy!✒️💓

One of the bestest birthday gifts is always made with heart🥰💜 another year older...😅 (I am the last virgo btw😛 not yet... but birthday coming soon!😆) This woman, spent day and time writing me an advice note from the nature’s whispers card and wrapping gift with the warmest words on top! (So it cannot be simply thrown away now!! Lol!!) (Swipe right to her beautiful scripts!!!🤗🍀) Thankyou @tatacalligraphy sis I love you to the max!!😘😘😘 Truly thankful our path of deeper friendship came across at the iampeth conference!👭💜

Enjoying our first calligraphy experience with @belindachim , what a lovely artwork in Macau! Come and join the workshop to learn 5 different kind of calligraphic styles! Carving for your gift is also available to make it more special🖋 . ❤️Check out @belinachim to find more informaiton! . 估唔到係澳門 @belindachim 都可以體驗英文書法！對書法有興趣既朋友仔，可以黎體驗下workshop，有機會認識五種書法字體！仲可以幫你係禮物上刻字，送比心愛既人就更有心思啦！🖌 . 👉🏻想知道更多就去 @belindachim 睇下啦！ . Follow @weekdaycouple . . . . . #belindawrites #calligraphy #penmanship #engrossersscript #copperplate #iampeth #calligraphyhk #カリグラフィー #캘리그라피 #copperplatecalligraphy # #lettering #spencerian #calligrafriends #calligritype #英文書法 #西洋書法 #香港書法 #澳門書法 #thedailycalligraphy #macauartist #hkartist #sgcalligraphy #takeprideinpenmanship #calligraphymasters #flourishforum #澳門 #澳門文創 #西洋書法班