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The Calligraphy Book by Lindsey Bugbee

Lindsey Bugbee — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:30:21 +0000

Note that if you want a signed book, it's a good idea to order The Calligraphy Book through TPK! For cheap shipping or international (non-US orders), however, it's best to order this book through a major retailer.

Learn important pointed pen basics like how to choose the best supplies and how to use them
Find detailed instructions for writing four modern calligraphy alphabets plus traditional copperplate
Discover creative fixes for common errors
Learn how to make elegant projects including a flourished birth certificate, a family bonsai, wedding invitations, and more

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Abundant Gratitude Thank You Cards + Envelopes – Set of 10

Lindsey Bugbee — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:43:27 +0000

When you don't have time to hand-make a card, send one of these gorgeous thank you cards. They were hand-drawn using sumi ink, a pointed pen, and a paintbrush. This boxed set of 10 cards features:

An intricate hand-drawn design that incorporates hand-lettering, hatching (shading with lines), and botanical elements that's printed on 160# hardy cardstock
10 high-quality 80# envelopes that are appropriate for pointed pen calligraphy and mail art endeavors
Gift-worthy presentation including a protective storage box, TPK tissue paper, and jute twine

The card dimensions are 5"x7" (12.7 cm x 17.78 cm). Envelope dimensions are 5.25"x7.25" (13.34 cm x 18.42 cm). Note that these cards were designed by artist Lindsey Bugbee and are exclusive to TPK. You will not find them anywhere else.

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Broad Edge Nib Grab Bag

Lindsey Bugbee — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:31:14 +0000

Enjoy your nib grab bag! It includes two round-tip nibs and two broad-tip nibs. For those who purchase multiple grab bag sets, we will try to ensure that you receive a nice variety of shapes and sizes.

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Paris Map Cleaning Cloth

Lindsey Bugbee — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:22:04 +0000

Use this cleaning cloth to keep your brushes and your dip pens nice and dry! This cloth:

Features an original hand-painted Paris map illustration
Is hand-cut to approximately 11.25" x 8.5" (28.6 cm x 21.6 cm)
Is 100% cotton poplin — a nice, tightly-woven fabric that won’t leave stray fibers in your pointed pen

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Basic Graphite Mechanical Pencil

Lindsey Bugbee — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 22:50:24 +0000

Go back to basics with this mechanical pencil! There's nothing fussy or unusual about this Bic 0.7 mm pencil, which is why I love it for making pencil drafts on light-colored papers. Here's what you need to know:

Pencil features 0.7 mm lead - This lead is dark enough to make vivid drafts, but soft enough that it won't make indentations in your page (be sure to use fairly light pressure!)
Pencil comes pre-loaded with 3 pieces of lead - You can buy lead refills at your local office supply store
Lead size is compatible with Nico Ng's Lettering Composition Rulers and Grid Rulers
Pencil features an eraser on the back - for the ultimate smooth erasing experience, I recommend pairing this with a Staedtler Mars eraser

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Simple Brause Rose Oblique Pen

Lindsey Bugbee — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:35:35 +0000

The Brause Rose is a breathtakingly flexible nib that's capable of creating thick, sumptuous downstrokes. This wooden oblique pen will help you achieve the perfect letter slant while making those beautiful downstrokes!

Pen is very lightweight with straight sides
The basic design ensures this pen is more cost-effective than other Brause Rose obliques on the market
Each flange has been fitted to suit the Brause Rose nib*

*Nibs are sold a la carte. You can purchase Brause Rose nibs here.

New to the Brause Rose nib? Read this article to get acquainted!

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Brown Straight Pen with Universal Insert

Lindsey Bugbee — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 23:33:43 +0000

These wooden straight pens are a reliable staple! Use them for drawing and/or calligraphy. The pens feature:

A slightly textured wood finish and super lightweight feel.
A metal universal insert that can accommodate a variety of nibs (read more about universal inserts in The Beginner's Guide to Modern Calligraphy, step 4).
Nice, basic design that makes the pens perfect for both right- and left-handed users.

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The TPK Finetec Palette

Lindsey Bugbee — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:00:57 +0000

I've been using Finetec Coliro metallic watercolors since 2014, and I'm convinced that they're the best watercolor metallics out there. They work beautifully for both calligraphy and general watercolor use! I designed this palette to include the colors that I find to be most useful for a variety of projects.

Colors include: Arabic Gold, Blue Silver, Red, Sterling Silver, Pistachio, and Black Mica
Colors are opaque (on both white and black papers), lightfast, and non-toxic
These are watercolors that can be moistened time and time again, so they last a long time
It's easy to create calligraphy with Finetec metallics; learn how in this tutorial
Learn more about Finetec watercolors in general in this article

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The Ultimate Beginner’s Watercolor Kit

Lindsey Bugbee — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:04:43 +0000

Each Ultimate Beginner’s Watercolor Kit is compiled with care here at TPK headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. The kit truly includes everything a beginner watercolorist needs for success; no supply has been overlooked. Here is the purpose of each supply:

Winsor & Newton Cotman set of 24 watercolors – These student grade watercolors contain every color you could possibly need to paint with; and you can always mix colors to make different tones! Colors include: Lemon Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Alizarin Crimson Hue, Permanent Rose, Purple Lake, Dioxazine Purple, Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue Hue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Prussian Blue, Viridian Hue, Emerald, Hooker’s Green Dark, Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Indian Red, Burnt Umber, Payne’s Gray, Lamp Black, and Chinese White.
Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Paper Pad – This pad measures 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, and its 12 sheets of paper are tape-bound. The 400 Series is Strathmore’s highest-quality series.
Ziller Soot Black waterproof ink – Once dry, Ziller Soot Black ink won’t smudge at all when painted over with watercolor! You’ll find yourself reaching for this ink over and over again to create dynamic paintings.
Straight pen + Nikko G nib – You’ll need this pen and nib combination to draw with waterproof ink and to add very fine watercolor details.
Two Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold II paintbrushes (size 0 and size 3) – These reliable brushes are made from a mix of sable and synthetic fibers. The size 0 is great for small detail work. The size 3 is ideal for filling in larger areas.
Mechanical pencil + Staedtler Mars plastic extruded eraser – These tools are invaluable when it comes to making pencil drafts.
Blunt art syringe – You won’t find a handier tool for moistening your dry pans of watercolor paints.
Cleaning cloth – This cloth boasts a TPK exclusive design.
Art water cup – This lovely little cup features the TPK logo.
Henna bluebird TPK tote bag – This is everyone’s favorite part of the kit because of that eye-catching bluebird! It’s wonderful for taking your watercolor creation on the go.

The Perfect Pair

The Ultimate Beginner’s Watercolor Online Course teaches you how to use every single one of these supplies. While this Beginner’s Watercolor Kit is formidable on its own (and makes a great gift for anyone interested in watercolor), you’ll unlock its full potential when you pair it with the online course.

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White Mechanical Pencil Refill

Lindsey Bugbee — Thu, 26 May 2022 22:53:06 +0000

When you need a refill for your white mechanical pencil, this pack will come to the rescue! It includes six pieces of 0.9 mm ceramic lead.

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