Judy Kastin

100 Keys to Great Calligraphy contains a 100 hints to make your
calligraphy better and easier to accomplish. Everything from using
different materials: i.e. paper, pens, gouache, ink, pencils, to hints
for using tools to enhance your working with minimal effort such as
rulers, light boxes, clip art and drying racks. There are techniques
and shortcuts that allow you to get the best results from your efforts.
Hints for making the perfect backgrounds, envelope addressing and
layout ideas for many of your calligraphy projects are addressed in
this book. Treating the surface of your paper for the best results
when writing. This helps you understand that you can use more
backgrounds than you previously thought possible.

Bound with a spiral binding, allowing the book to open flat and stay
that way lets you work and follow the instruction at the same time.
Photographs and written instruction combine for the best under-
standing of these hints. Small by book standards, measuring only
6 inches by 7 and one half inches, this book allows you to carry it
anywhere and have an instant resource for many of your calligraphy
struggles. Ideal for the beginning student as well as the seasoned
veteran. This book is the perfect addition to your personal library.… (más)