25+ Hand Lettering Tutorials (Beginner Calligraphy)

25+ Hand Lettering Tutorials (Beginner Calligraphy) Learn how to do calligraphy or hand lettering and all the fun places to use those skills in these over 25 tutorials--perfect for beginners! Even if you don't have great penmanship (that's not a requirement), hand lettering and calligraphy are an art form that you can learn today! Whether you are using an oblique holder, nib and ink well or using a brush tip pen, hand lettering and calligraphy become a beautiful art form that can be used anywhere. The basic technique is to have thick downstrokes and hairline thin upstrokes with wide ovals in letters like o, g, a, q, etc. This contrast is the general rule for stunning and dramatic calligraphy or hand lettering. Think of Hand Lettering as "drawing letters". It's okay to draw in the thick strokes and fill them in, also called faux calligraphy, brush letter, modern lettering and bounce lettering. Think of Calligraphy as doing all the thick and thin strokes in one pass...

Grace & Able Compression Gloves for Arthritis Relief

Grace & Able Compression Gloves for Arthritis Relief Get relief from arthritis and joint paint with Grace & Able Compression Gloves. Attention all Crafters: arthritis of the hands is one of those hand symptoms we crafters typically deal with...we are using our hands and fingers for fine motor skills, and it's common to deal with arthritic hands as we age. Grace & Able is here to help with the negative effects of hand arthritis with their compression gloves and braces. They come in a variety of colors and different sizes, perfect to match any style or vibe. Here's my full review for the fingerless, gentle compression gloves from Grace & Able. SHOP GRACE & ABLE COMPRESSION GLOVES AND BRACES HERE Use the coupon code:  SHAW20 for 20% off your purchase! Increase circulation and reduce arthritis hand pain today! I received 5 new pair of compression gloves to review and benefit from, but all opinions are my own. As someone that suffers with arthritis and joint pain...