RESOURCES
welcome calligravolvers!
I will be updating this page with the list of materials and where you can find them each month!
I hope to include also some freebies and other resources that may help you in your creative journey as well!
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Disclaimer - Some of these products include affiliate links which means that I make a small commission if they are purchased through you.
upcoming workshops
the elusive art of flourishing
(April 2021)
Below are some of the suggested tools and pens from our instructors. Amazon is by far the most expensive so if you have a local art supply store, I would recommend going in to check these out =).
brush pens
for brush calligraphy
Pentel Sign Brush Pen is Isabel's favourite pens to use for brush calligraphy.
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Found at:
Amazon
Tombow Fudenosuke is Alissa's favourite pens to use for brush calligraphy.
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Found at:
Amazon, Michaels
drafting tools
used to make temporary guidelines
Bistro Chalk Markers is a favourite to use. Available in a range of colors and sizes. Good for mirrors, acrylic, and metal.
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Michaels
Stabilo Aquarellable pencils are available in a range of colors. Good for wood, fabric, mirrors, acrylic, glass, and harder metals
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Opus Art Supplies, Raths Art Supplies
Transfer sheets are available in a range of colors and sizes. Good for transferring templates onto wood, fabric, mirrors, and glass
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Opus Art Supplies
Acrylic / Water-based / Oil-based
paint pens
Posca is one of my all time favourite acrylic paint pens. Available in a range of colors and sizes. Good for wood, fabric, mirrors, acrylic, and leaves
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Michaels
Molotow is another go to acrylic paint pen for a lot of calligraphers. Available in a range of colors and sizes. Good for wood, fabric, mirrors, acrylic, and leaves
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Opus Art Supplies
Sakura PenTouch is THE oil-based paint pen for calligraphers. Available in various sizes and in gold, silver, copper. Good for mirrors, acrylic, and leaves, marble tiles
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Found at:
Amazon, Rath's Art Supplies
other just as good pens, inks, prepping supplies
MISC
Sakura Identi-Pen is my go to permanent marker. It has a dual tip which is really handy. Available in a range of colors. Good for fabric, ceramic, metal, glass
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Rath's Art Supplies
Uni Gel Signo ball pens have amazing shine. Available in a range of colors. Good for fabric, leaves
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Found at:
Amazon, Michaels
Dr. Ph Martin's Bleedproof White is one of the most opaque white inks. Use with nib or brush. Good for leaves, stones, seaglass
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Rath's Art Supplies
Dr. Ph Martin's Iridescent Copperplate Gold is probably my favourite gold ink. Available in a range of colors. Good for marble tiles, leaves, canvas, fabric
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Found at:
Amazon, Rath's Art Supplies
Pebeo Setacolor fabric paint is very opaque. Use with brush. Available in a range of colors. Good for fabric like canvas/denim
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres
Angelus Leather Paint is probably your best option for leather paint. Use with brush. Good for leather
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Found at:
Amazon, Lonsdale Leather
Clear Gesso is good to use for prepping porous surfaces like fabric and wood to help prevent ink from feathering or
seeping into surface
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Found at:
Amazon, Deserres, Opus Art Supplies
Known as the Blue Pumpkin , these nibs are available via two manufacturers: Brause Steno and Leonardt #40. The latter is more affordable but doesn't last as long.
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Found at:
Nikaido, Quills, John Neal (USA)
blank surfaces for you to write on - if there is enough interest I can curate a box of different surfaces too =)
blanks
Canvas banners are super cute to letter on as they can be used to display as signage.
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Found at:
Amazon, Etsy, or partner up with a vendor that offers fabric made products
Marble tiles are sold by sheet. Look for polished 3"-4" tiles for place cards/coasters.
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Found at:
your local tile store
Agate slices are stunning to use for place settings. Look for polished ones as these tend to have minimal cracks.
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Found at:
Amazon, Etsy, Gem Stores
freebies
I'm going to give you all the details on the only pens you need to write on ANY surface. These are the exact same pens I use for all my wedding projects and on-site events and the
only ones I reach for over and over again.
The best part? There is only 5 and they are all so affordable!
What are you waiting for?
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