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Scripts of India
Examples of classical script languages, texts, and sacred
calligraphic examples. Covers some 100 diferent languages and a unique collection of fifty-seven fragments of Buddhist manuscripts on birch bark scrolls, written in the Kharosthi script and |
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Poem Data Base
This large site offers poems on a multitude of subjects that may be used for are for any personal or non-commercial purpose, including engagement, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, love, etc. An almost endless list is available for use as a re |
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Handmade Papers
This resource center offers a number of views about the
characteristics of handmade paper. You will gain a greater understanding of this product, its uses in your projects, and the realtionship of this type of paper to others that are commercially a |
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Ancient Illustrations
This site displays many illustrations of ancient middle age and
renaissance illuminated manuscript borders and clip art for your
use in layout and design. All illustrations are royalty free, and
available in many formats.
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Paper Making - Part Two
A brief description of the history of paper making can be found at this site. Although paper’s history starts in Egypt, 20th
century papermaking can be further understood by reading
of this article.
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Lettering Styles and Guidelines
This site includes printable guidelines for Roman, Celtic, Gothic,
Bookhand, and Italic lettering styles. All information is in various
formats which can be downloaded for your easy use, and are a very good addition to your design files.
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Creative Greeting Card Design
This internet location offers many resource sites to assist you in designing greeting cards. Included is information on assembly, layout and design,
illustration and printing.
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Guide Line References
This site includes printable guidelines for Roman, Celtic, Gothic,
Bookhand, and Italic lettering styles. All information is in various
formats which can be downloaded for your easy use, and are a very good addition to your design files.
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Medieval Clip Art
Here is a collection of medieval clipart culled from various period sources, most notably woodcuts of the 15th & 16th centuries. All pictorials are in jpg format, and Non-commercial use of these images is encouraged. |
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Family Trees (Part Two)
A valuable resource search engine for anyone involved in
preparing family trees. By simply entering your ancestor information just once to search family trees at eight online family tree databases. This free service creates the best family tree sea |
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Ornamental Penmanship
This site is sponsored by Iampeth and displays material
in pointed pen, ornamental, spencerial, flourishing, text
lettering, etc. Included are tips with nibs, signature writing and many video clips which illustrate the the
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Alphabet Design
You will find an overview of the elements of alphabet design at this informative location. In simple terms you will find the explanation to the elements of visual design. After you understand the this information you will be able to "read" pict |
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Brushes As Tools
A summary of different types of brushes use in calligraphy. Many examples of the use of this tool are enclosed as explanation, as well as some of the usages of various watercolours, and fluids.
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Monument Inscription
A photographic gallery of European calligraphy shown on various
monuments. Included are antiqua, epitaphs in fractre, Flemish
le ttering, and Penaissance quadrata. Over twenty examples
of ornamental lettering. |
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Computer Letterform Design
This site offers valuable information on how to use a computer to aid in the creation of your letters and methods for aiding your etterform appearance. Eveything you would need to correct
outlines of figures and the materials you need to complete a |
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Mural Creation
On this site you will find learn how to create a mural. By
selecting a theme, mood or quiet thought your ideas can be function as a plan, showing position and size of the wall and the relationship to each other is displayed. brought to life using |
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Lettering On A Wall
A limited discussion and diagrams that show a starting point for applying
your lettering art to a wall. The pictorials are clear, and straigtforward forms that are suited for all skill levels. Application, layout and materials
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Murals
On this site you will find learn how to create a mural. By
selecting a theme, mood or quiet thought your ideas can be
brought to life using these instructions. The completed mural
function as a plan, showing position and size of the wall and th |
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The Process of Collaging
A limited discussion and diagrams that show a a starting point for applying your lettering art to a wall. The pictorials are clear, and straigt forward forms that are suited for all skill levels. |
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Manuscript Leave Preparation
A series of short discussions regarding the creation or study of particular manuscript leaves, both reproduction leaves and pre-1600 leaves. These short articles provide either a line drawing and a color image with informative explanations.
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Modern Media Usages
A definitive site for understanding tempera paint, both modern and that which was used in the Middle Ages. Included are overviews on content, properties, and ways ot use of this material.
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Art Projects On Paper
General considerations are presented for the use of
paper in your projects, including grain direction, humidity, and air temperature. Use of various pastes, hinges and paper cutting are discussed at length. |
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Printing Color Calligraphy
A large resource on this unique method of printing your calligraphy by using multiple colors, printing on multiple types of surfaces, and the care and handling of your equipment. Many color photos are available for reference.
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Fantasy Art Project
The Fantasy Art Resource Project is a free guide to the techniques used by artists and writers of Elfwood in the creation of their work. It also features the history of art, tricks & tips, discussions and survival guides. |
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Manuscript Projects
The place to find information and ideas for your manuscript projects. All archives, libraries and museums are included at this site. A large illustrated cataloge is available for you to search for material.
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Family Trees
This location offer family research, and records retrieval on ancestry records. The perfect place to find information for anyone working on family trees.
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Rubber Stamp Resource
Worlds largest rubber stamp store. Site also includes a free newsletter, and has information on resource companies, brands and categories.
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Genealogy Datasource
Trial online genealogy datasource, including Family Tree history. Also available is census records, vital records and old newspapers. Good source for lettering old records.
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Pangrams Explained
You will find an interesting discussion of Pangrams at this online location. A pangram is a sentence that contains all letters of the alphabet. Interesting pangrams are generally short ones; constructing a sentence that includes the fewest repeat |
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Calligraphy as a Business
Turn your talent for exquisite handwriting into a profitable business by providing customers with calligraphy services. Even people with minimal artistic ability can easily learn calligraphy. Numerous books and kits available that can help you master |
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Letter Carving
A gallery of modern sculpture and lettering. Examples of natural stone and other materials,using traditional methods with contemporary flair. Architects, landscapers, graphic designers, interior decorators, typographers.
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NibNotes - The Calligrapher's Forum
NibNotes.com is an online Calligrapher community that features a forum and gallery. |
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