Wednesday 12 June 2013

W IS FOR WORDS




Hello All, there are so many Calligraphy ‘Wwords 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

13 comments:

  1. Love it! Great paper choice!

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  2. Wonderful writing again, and very interesting learning about those pens and nibs! Valerie

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  3. I always think calligraphy is a very romantic form of writing. You create with it so wonderfully Jane :0)

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  4. Wow! I love the way you were able to layer your text by first using masking fluid to write with. Blessings!

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  5. I love the interest you added by writing "words" in masking fluid. The wax seal is another nice touch!
    Laura

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  6. Beautiful tag again with clever techniques, love the wax seal.x

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  7. Another lovely calligraphy tag - love the sealing wax! Carolyn xx

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  8. Stunning work... Beautiful detail.. Love it! Hgs May x x x

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  9. Beautiful elegant tag - as always very envious of your calligraphy skills and I love those vintage nibs too! :o)x

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  10. Gorgeous, I like all the elements which make up this beautiful tag.

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  11. Words are very important, lovely writing again ;) and your card of nibs looks fab!

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  12. Lovely tag, Jane. Words seems an appropriate subject for a calligraphy tag!
    Jane x

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  13. Your Calligraphy is Beautiful! Love the photo of the vintage shop-card nibs. :)

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