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| Publisher | Search Press Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9781782216643 |
| ISBN 10 | 1782216642 |
| Book Description | This exquisite book by the founders of the studio May & Berry shows you how to create beautiful messages through the combination of hand lettering and watercolour. Broken down into easy-to-follow stages, you will soon learn how to use different pens and inks to produce gorgeous lettering, embellished with simple yet stunningly effective watercolour motifs. This practical book guides you gently through the materials and tools you need to get started, and sets you on your hand-lettering journey with some simple exercises. There are then ten pretty step-by-step projects for you to try, after which you'll be confidently creating your own handwritten artworks that you can display on your wall, send as notecards to loved ones, or use to decorate your journals and scrapbooks. At the back of the book there is a treasure trove of gorgeous botanical-style motifs and borders along with four delightful alphabets created by the authors in a variety of scripts - perfect for gently encouraging beginners and inspiring more experienced hand-lettering artists to play with new designs and styles. This is followed by six handy worksheets on which to practise your letter-writing technique. You'll soon find that hand lettering with watercolour is quick and fun to learn, and a wonderful skill that will bring you joy for many years to come. |
| Editorial Review | This book is a very good introduction to beading. Instructions are clear and the book is illustrated throughout with colour photos and diagrams. The beginner will find lots of information and even the most experienced beader could discover a useful new tip. For the price it is good value. * Bead Society of Great Britain, Journal 129 (Autumn/Winter 2019) * If you are a complete beginner who wants to learn how to string and weave beads plus learn some wire techniques you probably won't find a better book than this. Its 160 pages are jam packed with pretty much everything you need to know, and unlike a lot of "beginner" books it doesn't matter if you really are starting from scratch. Originally published as Compendium of Beading Techniques back in 2009 this is one Search Press classic that any beader ought to own. I have a copy of the original on my shelves and get a lot out of it despite being an experienced beader. I love the fold-out flap at the back which tells you wire sizes and gauges plus how many beads of a certain size you get to an inch, 18" or 24". Turn to the beginning and learn all about beads, tools, wire, storage and more. Each page has lots of colourful images of the items, plus it tells you a bit about each and why you need them (or not). There are tips, descriptions, charts and "Fix It" features to help you buy wisely and get the most out of your purchases. After this you can find out about what you need to consider when designing a piece and even how to work comfortably. Along the way are lots of useful features such as a list of birth stones, a flow chart to use when designing for somebody else and the pros and cons of various stringing materials. The rest of the book is divided into chapters on stringing, wirework and weaving. This is not a book of projects but a guide to all the techniques you need to design your own pieces, or to understand a pattern. Learn all the most common offloom stitches, how to use a bead loom, work with wire and use all the different stringing materials correctly. Master finishing off, using tools, reading charts and fix problems like spilled beads or wonky holes. At the back is an index, a useful glossary and an indispensable list of UK stockists, groups and sites with more beading information. By the time you have worked through the book you will be reading for just about anything! This is one for the keeper shelf, and a great gift for anybody who wants to take up the hobby. -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf * |
| About the Author | Sue Hiepler is a freelance illustrator, born and based in the beautiful town of Bonn in Germany. After graduating in communication design and completing her studies with a qualification in illustration, Sue was an art director for three years at an international PR agency before deciding to open her own studio in the spring of 2017. German-born Yasmin Reddig spent most of her life in South America until 2012 when, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she discovered and fell in love with typography and calligraphy during her university studies. Hand lettering became her greatest passion, and it was this revelation that led Yasmin to return to her native Germany and start her own business. In Bonn, Germany, their passion for hand-drawn words, in connection with watercolour illustrations, drew her and fellow illustrator Sue Hiepler together to start 'May & Berry Studios', and it is here that they both sell their beautiful artwork and host watercolour and illustration workshops. |
| Language | English |
| Author | S. Hiepler |
| Publication Date | 28 August 2018 |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
Lettering With Love: The Simple Art Of Handwriting With Watercolour Embellishment Hardcover English by S. Hiepler - 28 August 2018
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