W IS FOR WORDS

Hello All, there are so many Calligraphy ‘W’ words I didn’t know  where to start!   In the end I chose Words, Without Which any calligrapher Would be lost!

To start with I used some Wonderfully textured Watercolour paper with a Watermark along the deckle edge.

C.M.FABRIANO WATERMARK

Next, I used a Witch Pen to Write ‘Words’  with masking fluid.

(A Witch Pen is a simple steel nib that comes complete with wooden penholder and is ideal for use on rough papers like mine.  It is made by William Mitchell.)

Then I used Warm Watercolours and a Wide brush to paint a Wash over my tag.

Next I Wrote over the top, in Warm sepia ink, the following quote by Jodi Picoult:

“Words are like nets - We hope they'll cover What We mean, but We know they can't possibly hold that much joy, or grief, or Wonder.”

Finally I used sealing Wax and White ribbon to finish off my tag.

Did you know? William Mitchell Pens , established in 1825, is still a leading manufacturer of dip pens and nibs.  This is the witch pen with a vintage shop-card of  nibs:

Sorry about poor photos, I'm having trouble with photo manager this week!                                    
 Thank you for all your comments about my Versals last week, I appreciate them all.  I’m looking forward to seeing all  your W Tags.  Have a Wonderful week . . . X should be interesting!

Bye for now,

Love Jane xx