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CALLIGRAPHYB4023. Calligraphy: A Complete Course with Pointed Pencil, Pen, and Brush by Barbara Calzolari and Alessandro Salice. 2016. 255pp. 5.75"x7.75". Concealed-spiral hardcover $24.95. This book is not yet available. You are encouraged to order now. Your card will not be charged for the

book until shortly before it ships. Free media mail shipping (USA only) on pre-publication orders.

A new instructional book for lettering with pencil (monoline Roman majuscules), gel pen

(monoline script), pointed pen (Copperplate), and brush (Barbara’s brush script). Warm up exercises, exemplar alphabets, letter-by-letter instruction, and writing exercises are included. Text is in English.

B4089. The ABC of Custom Lettering by Ivan Castro. 2016. 176 pages. 8.5"x10.25". $29.95

This practical and inspirational

workbook features easy-to- follow, step-by-step instructions for hand-drawing a range of letterforms, from Modern Roman

and Gothic to Latin, Script, and Interlocked. Offering traditional instruction methods with a modern twist, this reference also comes with gallery sections for inspiration and accompanying projects to practice your technique.

B4091. Simply Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Elegant Lettering by Judy Detrick. 2016. 96pp. 7-3/8"x9". Paper $14.99

This is a great teach-yourself

introduction to calligraphy (and a great beginners’ class textbook).

The book keeps it simple, focusing on only one alphabet, Italic. This user-friendly guide presents the basics in an easy-to-understand way.

B4090. Decorated Lettering by Jan Pickett. 2016. 128pp. 8"x10". Paper $21.95. Available June 2016.

A highly visual guide to the techniques and

materials for decorated calligra-phy with a strong contemporary feel. The variety of colorful exercises and projects provide

a fresh, modern look, but are still grounded with traditional letterforms. Inspiration abounds, and each chapter is accompanied by a wave of ideas for using techniques from embossing to watercolor. Jan is a Fellow of the SSI.

B4084. Art and Text by Aimee Selby. 2016. 288pp. 9"x11". Paper $29.95

Explores the use of text in modern

artworks through a series of three essays and a lavishly illustrated survey of artists who use text as an artistic medium

and for whom it constitutes a major aspect of their work.

B3962. Happy Lettering with the Right Tools by Marika Koskimäki-Ketelä. 2013. 48pp. Paper $22.50

This enthusiastic book provides instruction on lettering with ruling pens – traditional ones and the newer ones made specifically for lettering. The author includes how-to make a folded pen from an aluminum can, which she calls Can Pens (they are also called Cola Pens). Some instruction is also included for Automatic Pens and Suede Pens.

B4081. Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy by Kazuaki Tanahashi. 2016. 390pp. 7"x10". Paper $27.95. JNB $24.95

This comprehensive and accessible (and

beautiful) intro to the history and art of Asian calligraphy presents 150 characters, each in three

different styles. The examples are chosen for their beauty and are by a variety of masters. For each character, stroke order is shown along with the meaning, etymology, and source pictograph. On the facing page is Kaz’s interpretation of the character, full page.

B4077. Learn to Draw Calligraphy Nature by Andrew Fox. 2016. 76pp. 6.25"x8.25". Hardcover $14.99

In his first book, Andrew Fox showed us

how to make animals with just a few strokes of a calligraphy pen.

Now he shares again, this time with a fun series of minimalistic nature drawings. From acorns, beetles, daffodils, and hedgehogs to snowflakes and clouds, the drawings are simple to create and easily recognizable (some more than others). For children of all ages; good for entry-level artists. Includes pad and calligraphy marker.

S963. Fine Leather Roll-up. Slide your pens, brushes, & holders into the compartments, roll up and secure with the straps, and you’re on your way. 13 slots for 17 or more items. The top flap folds over to hold and protect your writing tools in style. Finely crafted with top grain Serengeti™ cowhide in a warm, chestnut brown tone with contrasting waxed linen stitching. Approximately 11" x 20" flat, rolls to around 4". Slots are each approxi-mately 3.75" deep x 1.5" wide. $110.00

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Reggie Ezell Instructional Calligraphy DVDs

from Reggie Ezell for beginning and intermediate students. Each video is approximately 60 minutes (except as noted) and covers “all

aspects” of the topic. Reggie has taught calligraphy for over 30 years, and his yearlong courses have been

among the most highly regarded and sought after in the U.S. and Canada. These DVDs are formatted for North American DVD players. $15.00 each SPECIAL OFFER: Order four or more of Reggie’s

new instructional DVDs (in any assortment) and the price is only $12.00 each. DVD59. Basic Blackletter

(approx 70 min.). DVD55. Italic Minuscules. DVD56. Carolingian Minuscules (approx 30 min.). DVD57. Pointed Brush Basics. DVD58. Basic Romans. DVD63. Drawn Romans (3hrs).

B4070. Reggie Ezell Portfolios. Reggie has

created four different

instructional packets, to use alone or as accompaniments to his instructional DVDs. Included in each packet are color exemplars, a

color transparency, guidelines for several size nibs, stroke sequence page, pages of instructions, and a Nib Equivalency Guide – all enclosed in heavy weight card portfolio. Choose: Italic, Carolingian, Basic Romans, Basic Blackletter. $12.95 each

GL08. Guidelines for Calligraphy by Reggie Ezell. Contains 42 pages of writing lines,

slant lines, instruction, and more. Sheets are all 8.5"x11". These guidelines are unique because they

are printed in a specific percentage of gray, which allows the user to copy them for themselves at any darker or lighter setting, as individual projects may require. The paper itself is a high quality and heavier weight that should hold up through years of handling. $17.95

See page 28 for more guidelines.

B4028. 100 New York Calligraphers by Cynthia Maris Dantzic. 2015. 238pp. 9"x12". Hardcover $50.00. SALE $42.23. Free media mail shipping (USA only).

Encompassing a wide range of calligraphy in many languages and hands or styles, this book presents a visual treasury of works by 100 contemporary

scribes, all of whom were either born in New York or studied or worked in the city. From English and its related Romance languages to a wide range of Asian and Middle Eastern alphabets and non-alphabetic characters, the more than 550 examples of beautiful writing create a rich visual smorgasbord. Traditional uses of hand-lettered calligraphy are shown,

including event invitations and envelopes, certificates and awards, and quotes and sayings framed as artwork. The examples also include contemporary applications and nontraditional forms, such as graffiti and experimental calligraphy that is not formed from readable characters. All are hand-wrought and human-made, using pointed or broad-edged pens, whether quill or steel, or a brush or other simple tool.

Denise Lach B3244. Calligraphy by Denise Lach. 2009. 192pp. 9.25"x10.25". Paper $22.50 Now available in paperback. This striking and original book is a gallery of Denise Lach's calligraphic work and tech-

niques. She presents the tools she uses in her work, each with illustrative examples: broad edge nibs, Automatic pens, Pilot Parallel pen, and music nib (for writing the notes, not the 5-line staff the notes are placed on), plus reed pens & bamboo pens, felt-tip pens, and brushes. There are multi-page sections on using the ruling pen, cola pen (made from an aluminum soda can), and pipettes as lettering tools.

B4083. Journeys in Calligraphy: Inspiring Scripts from Around the World by Denise Lach. 2015. 192pp. 9.25"x10.2". Hardcover $37.50

Alphabets are the

perfect springboard for calligraphic

experimentation. From India to Ethiopia, Tibet and beyond, Lach has travelled widely in the world of script. Here, she documents complex and simple characters, playful shapes and vibrant colors, which she then translates into her own visual art. She demonstrates the exciting design possibilities offered by script: you can repeat, turn, mirror, and rotate letters; you can also experiment with rhythms, contrasts, colors, and line widths.


B3445. Celebrate Calligraphy. 2011. 78pp. 8.25"x11.75". Paper $39.95 Exquisite calligraphy, illumination, heraldry, and lettering selected from the most recent work of SSI Fellows and Lay Members. Includes a wide array of traditional and contempo-rary work to delight your eye and inspire your scribal soul. This color-filled exhibition catalog celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Society of Scribes & Illuminators.

Luca Barcellona shatters the boundaries as he

blends his street sensibility with fine

penmanship. – Letter Arts Review

before published) of the letters and letterwork of Luca Barcellona, an internationally-known calligrapher, designer, and graffiti artist. He uses both histori-cal letterforms and contempo-rary, original ones in striking and expressive compositions. Includes an interview by Chaz Bojórquez. Over 250 full-color plates. Text by Luca Barcellona, Giovanni De Faccio and Nicola “DeeMo” Peressoni. Fold-out poster jacket. Luca’s work was featured in Letter Arts Review issue 23-3.

Luca Barcellona B3870. Take Your Pleasure Seriously by Luca Barcellona. 2012. 224pp. 7.5"x10.5". Hardcover $99.00 Features commissioned work and personal pieces in hundreds of images (many never

B3398. WordsWork: Callig-raphy and Lettering Art of Australia and New Zealand 2009-2010. 150pp. 8.75"x11.25". Paper $29.95. JNB $24.95 Presents the talents of 72 Australian and New Zealand calligraphers and lettering artists. It is a showcase of tradi-

tional and non-traditional calligraphic art, from works on canvas, vellum, and paper to sculptures, book art, clothing, ceramics and more. 170 color photos. Full-color throughout.

B2919. Celebration of Calligraphy: Seventy-Five Years of the Society of Scribes & Illuminators. 1996. 64pp. 8.25"x11.75". Paper $29.95 Another great SSI Catalog filled with calligraphic eye candy, English style.

Adolf Bernd

CR7-2. Calligraphy Review (Adolf Bernd)

Vol 7, No 2. 8.5"x11". 64pp. $11.00 Peter Thornton has been introducing this German lettering artist’s work at summer conferences and at work-shops. Bernd’s watercolors combine letters with panels of nuanced color. This regular issue contains an 8-page article on Bernd’s work, accompanied by 10 examples, 5 in full color.

THOMAS INGMIRE B3840. Things that Dream: Contemporary Calligraphic Artists’ Books. 2012. 556pp. 12.75"x9.25". Hardcover $99.00 Price includes shipping in the USA. For five years, calligrapher Thomas Ingmire has provided text and heads for sixteen one-of-a-kind books of poetry of Pablo

Neruda and Federico García Lorca. This collaborative effort included poet and model Mary Julia Klimenko, artist Manuel Neri, and design binders Daniel E. Kelm, Kylin Lee, and others at the Wide Awake Garage bindery. This catalog is generously illustrated in full color with large-format double-page images from the books. The text is in English and Spanish and by Bruce Nixon, with additional contributions by Mark Dimunation, Joseph Goldyne, Michael A. Keller, Roberto G. Trujillo, and Steve Woodall. Spanish title: Cosas que sueñan: Libros de artistas caligráficos contemporaneous.

B900. Words of Risk: The Art of Thomas Ingmire by Michael Gullick. 1989. 90pp. 65 illus., many in full color. 9"x12". Paper $25.00. SALE $16.99

Using words as subjects, Ingmire’s work has progressed from the transcription of texts

to complex multi-layered visual statements. His juxtaposition of and interplay between words & images challenge the traditional role of calligraphy as “decorated writing.” The book describes the work and working process of Ingmire and reproduces virtually all of his major pieces, many in full color.

B2614. Codici 1. Edited by Thomas Ingmire. 2003. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $22.95

Gottfried Pott B1898. Die Passion des Schreibens (The Passion of the Letter) by Gottfried Pott. 2011. 47pp. 8.25"x11.50". Paper $29.95

Full-color catalog of the 2011 exhibition of Gottfried Pott’s work at the Klingspor Museum in Offenbach Germany. Text in German. Profusely illustrated.

CALLIGRAPHY


B3435. About More Alphabets: The Types of Hermann Zapf by Jerry Kelly with a foreword by Robert Bringhurst. 2011. 112pp. 4.5"x7". Hardcover $35.00 In 1960, the Typophiles published a now-treasured chapbook on Hermann Zapf ’s metal faces. More than 50 years later, this new volume brings you up-to-date, presenting a selection of his major alphabet design projects. Even as letterforms have changed from metal to phototype to digital, Zapf has continued to produce exceptional typefaces – most drawing from pen-made forms. The book is filled with type drawings and trials and other illustrations, some rarely seen. Purchase your copy of this finely-printed letter art treasure designed by Jerry Kelly. (The first Zapf chapbook can command $100 or more used.).

B3892. Zapf Exhibition: The Cal-ligraphy of Hermann & Gudrun Zapf. 2011. 64pp.

7.125"x10.125". Paper $29.95 This elegantly produced exhibition catalog presents: the Zapfs’ letter art from Pen & Graver (1939-41) to designs for digital versions of Diotima (2008); pieces done with broad-edged pen as well as ballpoint pen alphabets; manuscript books and book design for print; screen-printed and one-off works; and sketches, specimen sheets, and proofs for metal and digital typefaces (Diotima, Colombine, Optima, and Zapfino). English text.

LR29-3. Letter Arts Review Vol. 29 No. 3. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $14.50

Hermann Zapf Tribute issue. Contains articles

by Jerry Kelly and others. Also contains a good deal of heretofore unpublished materials. See page 67 for Letter Arts Review subscription info.

HERMANN ZAPF

B4068. Hermann Zapf: Thoughts & Sketches, 1941-1945. 2015. 160pp.8.5"x6.25". Hardcover $75.00

This facsimile edition reproduces

three early sketchbooks of Hermann Zapf, actual size, printed in full-color from scans made directly from the originals, utilizing fine-line screen offset lithography on archival uncoated paper. Seventy-one compositions – each a small masterpiece – indicate the breadth of Hermann Zapf ’s artistic abilities during this period. Watercolor paintings, pen and pencil sketches, and, above all, gems of calligraphic art exhibit his wide capabilities and formidable skill. A treasure trove for lovers of the letter arts. Limited edition.

B3796. What Our Lettering Needs: The Contribution of Hermann Zapf to Calligraphy & Type Design at Hallmark Cards by Rick Cusick. 2012. 136pp. 6.75"x10". Paper $24.95 A thorough account of Hermann Zapf ’s contributions to the calligraphic and typographic artistry of Hallmark

Cards. A tribute to Zapf ’s philosophy: the artist’s challenge is “to ensure, despite technology and mass production, that beauty is never lost.” Beautifully illustrated & printed in color on Mohawk superfine.

Gottfried Pott In addition to having over 100 examples of Pott’s cal-ligraphy, Calligraphic Symphonies itself is a masterful piece of book design. It is a hardcover book with boards covered with sage book cloth, blind embossed with an example of Pott’s calligraphic art. The text is in two languages and two colors, with the German in blue and the English in olive. The book is full of delights, including a double gatefold in the center of the book.

B3377. Calligraphic Symphonies /Kalligrafische Sinfonien by Gottfried Pott. 2010. 224pp. 9.5"x11.5". Cloth $95.00

Chapters include: “Recent History of Lettering,” “The Handwritten Form,” “Quality Takes Effort, Beauty Is the Reward,” “Immersion and Spontaneity,” “Movement Made Visible: the Calligraphic Line,” “The

Schreibmeisterbuch,” “Source and Impulses,” “The Value of Com-posing and Designing,” “Playful Experimenting,” and “Creating Im-ages from Letters.” Text in English and German. Pott is an interna-tionally known calligrapher and teacher. Pott’s Music of Lettering is out of print and unavailable. See www.JohnNealBooks.com for

instructional books by Gottfried Pott.


B4030. The Eternal Letter: Two Millennia of the Classical Roman Capital edited by Paul Shaw. 2015. 264pp. 9.125"x11.5". Hardcover $54.95. JNB $44.95

This is a lavishly illustrated

examination of the enduring influence of the classical Roman capital letter. Its chapters – by highly regarded practitioners in the fields of typography, lettering, and stone carving – discuss the subtleties of the classical letterforms, different iterations of it over the years, and the works of famous typographers and craftsmen. Contributors include John E. Benson, Nicholas Benson, Matthew Carter, Ewan Clayton, Lance Hidy, Jost Hochuli, Jonathan Hoefler, Richard Kindersley, Scott-Martin Kosofsky, Gerry Leonidas, Martin Majoor, Steve Matteson, James Mosley, Tom Perkins, Yves Peters, Werner Schneider, Paul Shaw, Julian Waters, Maxim Zhukov.

B4029. The Irish Hand: Scribes and their Manuscripts from the Earliest Times by Timothy O’Neill. 2014. 148pp. 9.5"x12". Hardcover $57.95. JNB $49.93

This revised and expanded edition has

high quality, full-color digital images of the works of Irish

scribes throughout the centuries. (The original edition was in black & white.) The first part is a survey of the manuscript tradition, followed by essays and full-page images for thirty-one of the great books of Ireland. The context, contents, and history of each manuscript are given, accompanied by a full-page illustration. The second part surveys the work of the scribes from a practical perspective, examining script and lettering in detail. Extracts are given from fifty-two manuscripts, transliterated and translated, with a commentary on the pen work. The Irish Hand covers 1,500 years of Irish script and letter design from the sixth to the twenty-first century.

DENIS BROWN

DVD54. Italic Rhythm to Polyrhythmic Calligraphy: Expanding Writing Dynamics DVD. Be coached by a master and

bring your calligraphy to life. Learn vital gestures, thanks to video, as well as letterforms. Nine hours

of instruction, demonstrations, and inspiration in a two-disc set. Includes 12 guide sheets as

printable PDFs. Standard edition. $59.95. Price includes USA shipping. Please note: the DVDs are for computer playback only.

B4006. Yves

Leterme: Litterae is a unique boxed collection of 24 calligraphic works, finely printed on individual sheets of

cover stock, approximately 8¼" x 5⅞". The works are all Latin quotations, each masterfully rendered by Yves in a calligraphically fitting style. The reverse side of each sheet contains the Latin text again along with an English and Dutch translation. The accompanying 36-page book (in English) provides background for the quotes and the calligraphy – Yves is a classical scholar as well as a skilled scribe. The Roman authors, their work, and the chosen quotations are discussed, and Yves provides an account of the creation for each of the 24 calligraphic compositions. Both the works and the small book are full-color and are presented in a stylish gift box. $50.00

Available again as a digital book!B3418. Thoughtful Gestures: The Cal-ligraphic Art of Yves Leterme. 2011. 96pp. 8.25"x9". $15.00Note: The print version is sold out. This is a digital book in PDF form. Belgian calligrapher

Yves Leterme first discusses his gestural writing, provid-ing practical info on letterforms (size, ascenders & descenders), speed & rhythm, word & line spacing, the calligraphic line, and the effect of the writing instru-ment. The second section is a presentation of his recent commissions and commercial work, including body painting, murals and work on fabric. The last section showcases his personal artwork, the gesso pieces, includ-ing the technical and philosophical aspects of their creation. Over 100 full-color photos of his work. It is an instructive read as well as a catalog of Leterme's distinc-tive lettering art.

YVES LETERME

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B2929.While You’re Reading by Gerard Unger. 2007. 240pp. 6.75"x9.5". Hardcover $34.95. SALE $14.93

This book is

about everything that happens while you are reading – in front of your eyes and inside your head – and about what type designers, typographers, and graphic designers bring to a page to make reading happen. Renowned type designer Gerard Unger explores topics including legibility, invisible typogra-phy, pattern recognition, the reading process, the ergonomics of letterforms, the universe of signs, and typographic illusions.

B2777. Wordplay: The Philosophy, Art, and Science of Ambigrams by John Langdon. 2005. Revised

edition. 224pp. 8"x8". Paper. $15.00. SALE $7.50

Ambigrams are a visual lettering trick – the word

reads the same when you turn the page upside down. This updated collection includes 50 additional examples plus a section in full-color. Many of the mind-bending examples involve full circles of lettering. Each ambigram is accompanied by a short essay, some serious, some witty.

B2783. The Calligraphic Line: Thoughts on the Art of Writing by Hans-Joachim Burgert. 2nd edition. Translated by Brody Neuenschwander. (1989) 2002. Approx 177pp. 8.5"x11". Paper Spiral $35.00 Presents Burget’s perspective on the role of form and function in cal-ligraphy and writing, the history of the graphic form (symbol/writing/calligraphy), plus the need for and development of cursive writing and alphabets. The second section presents Burgert’s thoughts on the place of calligraphy in the Western world after the invention of printing from type and calligraphy’s relationship to type. Note that this is a photocopy production. The quality of the illustrations varies but all are photocopies.

B2132. Calligraphy by Claude Mediavilla. 1996. 336 pp. 10"x13". Hardcover $150.00 An encyclopedic treatment of calligraphy: tools and materials, the history of writing & script, the historical hands (Roman caps, Rustic, Roman cursive, Uncial, Carolingian, Gothic scripts, Renaissance writing styles – including 22 model alphabets with ductus), the writing masters, the 20th century calligraphic revival, and calligraphy & abstract painting. Full of color illustra-tions from historical sources and from contemporary scribes. It is also full of Mediavilla’s work, which is seldom seen in the USA. 490 illustrations, 200 in color.

Now available in paper!B3930-P. The Golden Thread: The Story of Writing by Ewan Clayton. 2014. 407pp. 6.2"x9". Paper $17.95. JNB $16.15

A wonderfully written history of writing, from the invention of the alphabet

through the replacement of the papyrus scroll with the codex; the perfecting of printing from metal type in the 1400s and the ensuing spread of literacy; the

industrialization of printing; the visual aspects of the written word in the early 20th century; and the digital switchover at the century’s close. Highly recommended.

Michael Harvey B3880. Adventures with Letters: A Memoir by Michael Harvey. 2012. 236pp. 8.5"x10.75". Hardcover $55.00. JNB $49.95 Through hundreds of illustrations, this book

brings together the many facets of Michael Harvey’s work: lettering for book jackets and other projects, lettercutting in wood and stone, type design, and teaching. Designed by the author. Printed in full color throughout.

B4071. Nice Rendition: Cheryl Wheeler’s Lyrics in Calligraphy. 2010. 159pp. 9.25"x12.25". Hardcover $40.00

In this book, 60 artists have interpreted the words of 73 Cheryl Wheeler songs. Cheryl's striking lyrics, of love and all the rest of life, some serious and others lighthearted,

become visual on the pages of this book through the pens of talented calligraphers, including Gemma Black, Barbara Close, Georgia Deaver, Carol DuBosch, Ward Dunham,

Connie Furgason, Mike Gold, Mike Kecseg, Sherie Loveler, Judy Melvin, Carol Pallesen, and Sharon Zeugin. Let the book astound you with its breadth of imagery, but also in its depth of intensity. For a special treat, watch and listen to Cheryl on YouTube as she performs a song while you view its calligraphic rendition. Full-color throughout. The

book was put together by Carole March and Aimee Michaels.

CLAUDE MEDIAVILLA


B3374. Hand & Heart: Calligraphers Embellish Family Celebrations. Scripsit Milestone/ Wedding & Event Calligraphy Issue. 2010. 48pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $28.00 Presents wedding and event calligraphy of Lee Ann Clark (pointed pen), Patty Leve (ketubot), Joan Machinchick (mostly Italic in creative formats), Tamara Stoneburner (mostly pointed pen) and Chris Tischer (Italic). Includes wedding announcements, menus, invitations, certificates, reply cards, and more!

B3417. WCG 35th Anniversary Exhibition Scripsit. 2011. 48pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00 This visual feast of

calligraphy presents, in full-color, over 75 works of lettering art. The pieces are by Karen Ackoff, Pat Blair, Tim Botts, Annie Cicale, Nancy Culmone, Kristen Doty, Reggie Ezell, Ann Hechle, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Patte Leathe, Carl Kurtz, Jean Larcher, Judy Melvin, Diane Von Arx Anderson, Julian Waters, Sheila Waters, Hermann Zapf & more.

B3925. Scripsit 35.1. 2013. 33pp. 4.5"x11". Paper $20.00 In this copiously illustrated

issue, seven scribes offer personal views into their motivations, early influences, and work processes through both their words and their works. The calligraphic artists featured in this issue are Annie Cicale, Annie Cowie, Laurie Doctor, Katherine Malmsten, Carrie Imai, Charles Pearce, and Ieuan Reese.

The Graceful Envelope

B3206. Graceful Envelope III Scripsit edited by Lorraine Swerdloff. 2009. 24pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00 The third issue of this popular series presents

envelopes from the 2006, 2007, and 2008 contests. The themes are: Fine Line, Mailable Feast, and C's the Day. The envelopes are diverse and beautiful – a wonderful selection for ideas & inspiration and just to enjoy.

B3409. The Graceful Envelope (I). 1996. 32pp. 7"x10". Paper $15.95 This first book of

Graceful Envelopes is full-color throughout and displays 30 deco-rated envelopes with comments on the design and the calligrapher. Includes envelopes by Flo Cole, Katherine Malmsten, Valerie Weilmuenster, Virginia Meltzer, and many more. All 116 of the calligraphers (who submitted a total of 200 envelopes) are listed. Published by the Smithsonian.

Celebration of Letters ScripsitsEach of these collections presents a wondrous display of creativity, excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Designed and edited by Michael Clark. 36pp. 8.5"x11". Full-color throughout. Paper $20.00 each

B3957. Scripsit 35.2. 2013. Collects callig-raphy, lettering, and logos from around the world, with work by Larry

and Marsha Brady (USA), Sergey Shapiro (Russia), Patrick Leung (Hong Kong), Marina Marjina (Russia), James Fedor (USA), and Rachel Yallop (UK). Includes work for reproduction as well as one-off pieces – with pointed pen, broad-edged pen, and brush letters.

B3869. Scripsit 34.2. 2012. Showcases Iskra Johnson (illustration and informal scripts with pointed brush and pen),

Izzy Pludwinski (Hebrew and Western letterforms), Carl E Kurtz (letters as texture and form), Memorials by Artists (letter carving), Peter Thornton (composi-tions exploring texture, lettered with pencils), Michael Clark (let-tering with ruling pens and other tools). The letter artists both show and discuss their work.

B3797. Scripsit 33.2. 2011. Includes the Hebrew calligraphic art of French calligrapher Michel

D’Anastasio; Carl Rohrs: pens, ruling pens & brush; a carved letter collaborative project of John Stevens and furniture maker Martin O’Brien; the beach calligraphy of Andrew van der Merwe (South Africa); along with work of Claude Mediavilla (France), Sophie Verbeek (Switzerland), and Malla Carl (Israel).

Washington Calligraphers Guild

Volume 35, Number 2 • 2013

Forsyth

FP132. Radius-cut Parallel Pen. Three new sizes! For a new writing experience, try these free-flowing, smooth-writing curved pens, created by a master penmaker from 1.5, 2.4, 3.8, and 6.0 mm Pilot Parallel Pens. Specify size. $17.95See page 35 for additional Pilot Parallel Pens.

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B3895. Dancin’ Pen: Pen Manipula-tion and Beyond by

Carrie Imai. 2012. 45pp. 8"x8.5". Book + DVD. $29.95. Signed. This manual teaches Carrie’s Italic and how to make the letters dance using an automatic pen. As in her popular workshops, you learn how to manipulate your pen to create the forms with step-by-step instruc-tions and clear exemplars. In the accompanying DVD, you are there as she demonstrates how to do it. Book is spiral-bound to lie flat.

B3098. Calligraphy Alphabets for Beginners: The Easy Way to Learn Lettering and

Illumination Techniques by Mary Noble and Janet Mehigan. 2008. 256pp. 6.5"x8". Hardcover, concealed spiral $23.99. SALE $19.99

Presents instruction for Uncial, Foundational,

Carolingian, Italic, Flourished Italic Copperplate, Gothic, Lombardic Capitals, and numerals. Letters are presented in groups of similar forms with ductus and stop-action photos. Final section presents adding metallics and color to letters and pieces using some newer techniques.

B3974. Calligraphy: A Complete Guide by Julien Chazal. 2013. 224pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $24.95. JNB $22.50

This lavishly illustrated guide is suitable for beginners, but also has much to offer for more skilled scribes. The book’s 40 alphabets include historical models and more contemporary ones. “It is fabulous – excellent lettering, instruction, examples, and gallery – a real find.” Carol DuBosch

CALLIGRAPHY INSTRUCTIONALB2811. The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering by Annie Cicale. Revised 2011.

192pp. 10"x10". Paper $19.95 Annie Cicale is well-known to calligraphers throughout the USA and Canada from the many workshops and classes she has taught for guilds and at many of

the summer conferences. The new printing has the same fine alphabets and good instruction, but now with larger reproductions of the historical manuscripts. Exemplars include Foundational, Italic, Roman, Black Letter, Uncial, Italic handwriting, pointed pen, brush lettering and ruling pen alphabets. She covers design and includes a generous gallery. Color throughout. Our most highly recommended instructional book for broad-edged calligraphy. Great for classes or self-study.

B2762. The Encyclo- pedia of Calligraphy Tech-niques: Step-by-Step

Visual Guide by Mary Noble & Janet Mehigan. 2005. 160pp. 9"x9". Hardcover $27.95. SALE $10.00

This lavishly illustrated manual covers essential

tools and materials, basic penman-ship, hand position, and illumination. Each technique is illustrated by clear, full-color photographs. Includes an extensive gallery of marvelous and inspiring works. Limited stock.

B2979. Little Manual of Callig- raphy by Charles Pearce. (1981) 2006. 32pp. 10"x8". Paper $12.95 Handwritten throughout, this is one of the most beautiful calligraphy manuals. Each hand is presented with an exemplar alphabet with ductus. Pearce is a master scribe, and his manual belongs in every calligrapher’s library.

B3910. Mastering Calligraphy: The Complete Guide to Hand Lettering by Gaye Godfrey-Nicholls. 2013. 288pp. 9"x10". Hardcover $40.00. SALE $35.95

This elegant

book presents historical hands

(such as Roman Capitals, Founda-tional, Uncial, Carolingian, Gothic, Italic); gestural and ruling pen forms; pointed pen alphabets; and brush written forms. For each hand, a main alphabet with ductus is paired with variations and interspersed are profiles of calligraphers and examples of their work that features the hand. In addition, at the end of each section there is a related gallery (there are over 125 works shown). Chapters cover backgrounds and colors, layout and composition, illumination, digitizing hand lettering, and creating digital forms.

DVD29. Italic with a Flourish by Margaret Daubney. 52 minutes. DVD $32.50 Using clear demonstrations, Margaret Daubney explains the features of a formal Italic hand, guides you through the letterforms, and shows you how to develop and use your skills. Includes plenty of technical advice. Daubney was a tutor at Roehampton.

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B4019. The Pony Express, Second Edition: A Collection of Envelopes for Legacies II. 2014. 24pp. 7"x8.5". Paper $9.99

This new assem-blage of artfully

addressed and delightfully decorated envelopes will give

you ideas and inspiration to calligraphically create your own envelope excitement!

B3888. Roots and Wings: The Art of Calligraphy 1982-2012/ Wurzeln und Flügel: Schriftkunst by Katharina Pieper. 2012. 240pp. 8.5"x11.3". Hardcover $65.00 Presents the work and words of Katharina Pieper (text in English & German). Also includes (in German with an English sum-

mary): Silvia Werfel on the history of calligraphy in Germany, Françoise Mathis Sand-

maier on KP in the context of modernity, and Mary Noble on calligraphy in England.

Eleanor WintersB3350. Italic & Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond by Eleanor Winters. 2011. 229 pp. 8-3/8"x11". Paper $24.95. JNB $22.46 Covers letter variations (form, weight, and proportions), flourishing and design, commercial and personal

calligraphy, and calligraphic writing. Shows how many principals and applications apply to both hands. Displays work by many well-known calligraphers, showing their use of Copperplate and Italic. This is an intermediate-level book, but it also contains a good review of the basics. Eleanor Winters’ Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy (B1109) is a thorough beginner’s manual and is highly recommended as your first instructional book on this hand.

B2629. Calligraphy for Kids by Eleanor Winters. 2004. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $9.95 A kid-friendly guide. The tools, techniques, and projects have been chosen specifically with children in mind. Alphabets are introduced with monoline tools. Chisel-edged markers are used

instead of dip pens. Includes guidelines (which can be photocopied).

B3905. Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists by Jenny Doh. 2013. 144pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $19.95. JNB $17.95 Covers a broad range of more personal letterforms with many informal drawn letters. They

range from doodled words to Linda Schneider’s pictorials with the pointed pen. The contributors – calligraphers (including Barbara Close, Martha Lever & Lisa Engelbrecht), painters, collagists, card makers, fiber artists, and graphic designers – present their perspectives on lettering and their favorite tools & their use. Includes exemplar alphabets, instruction, and examples of finished works.

B4046. More Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists by Jenny Doh. 2015. 144pp. 8"x10". Paper $19.95. JNB $17.95 This sequel to Creative Lettering showcases 15 entirely new con-tributors, both well-known and those who should be. All the art-

ists provide tips on their favorite forms of hand-lettering and tools, complete alphabets, and how-to projects based on their signature styles. New techniques include hand-lettering on chalkboards and photographs.

B3160. Hand Lettering: Simple, Creative Styles for Cards, Scrapbooks & More by Marci Donley & DeAnn Singh. 2009. 128pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $17.95 JNB $16.15 Presents you with a wide range of alphabets inspired by type, traditional calligraphy, and

illustration. These easily executed styles will work with many different subjects and types of artwork, whether for rubber stamping cards & books, making albums, or creating artists books & trading cards. A section teaches you how to make your own styles and modifications.

B3793. Calligraphy: Expert Answers to the Questions Every Calligrapher Asks by Maryanne Grebenstein, editor. 2012. 224pp. 6"x8". Paper $16.99. SALE $15.29 Reliable, practical answers from professional calligraphers to more than 100 questions about pens and tools and much more.

B4053. The Olive Tree: An Artistic Adaptation. 2015. 36pp. 10"x8". Hardcover $16.99. JNB $15.29

The text of this just-published

book is an allegory on the olive tree that was adapted

by Christine Layton Graham. The book is hand-lettered throughout by Joan Layton Merrell and illustrated by Carol Layton Ogden, a collaboration of three sisters and signed by all three (while supplies last). The story comes from the Book of Mormon.

Guild Orders: We offer a 10% discount and $8.00 shipping (in the USA) for group orders by guilds. We are happy to send a quantity of catalogs for you to distribute. One large order is placed. We then ship the items to your guild, and you distribute the items to your members who have ordered. The order must all be sent to one address. There are also some minimums. Please contact us for details.


B2769. Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters. 2006. 126pp. 9"x11.25". Concealed spiral binding $35.00 Sheila Waters is not only a master scribe, but a master teacher. She has made both her life’s work. For over 20 years ofsummer workshops, she took scribes though their paces for

up to six weeks of in-depth instruction in letterforms (historical and modern) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Students came from as far away as Australia and Japan for these intensive classes. Throughout the rest of the year she taught and continues to teach many weekend workshops sponsored by calligraphy guilds throughout the USA and Canada. She is also a frequent instructor at the international calligraphy conference held each summer.

Sheila provides the insightful analysis of forms and construction that take the mystery out of learning calligraphy. Sheila helps you learn how to analyze a script on your own to help you toward mastery of an alphabet. In the 110 pages of exemplar alphabets, instruc-tion, and hints, Sheila shares with you the knowl-edge she has gathered over her years of study and practice. The presentation is honed by her experi-ence teaching calligraphers how to advance their skill and art.

SHEILA WATERS

Book Chapters:d Roman Minuscule: Foundational Handd Capitals d Narrow Hands: From Roman Minuscule to Black Letter d Loosening up Black Letter by Exploring Gothic Cursivesd Uncial & Half Uncial d Carolingiand Italic d Italic: Creating Variationsd Analyzing Letterforms and Practicing Effectively d Design & Layout

“This is a book to be cherished, one that will continue to delight for a very long time.” – Penelope Kleespies

B1012. Under Milk Wood: A Play for Voices by Dylan Thomas. 1989. 80pp. 9"x13". Hardcover $90.00 Commissioned by a private collector in 1961 and completed in 1978, the 76 page manuscript is exquisitely reproduced, each page in full color. The elaborate title page is embossed into the cover. Of the 26 illustrations, six are text column length. The script is Sheila Waters’ personal style of Carolingian.

BP28. Roundel of the Seasons. Sheila Waters’ delightful Roundel is available

again! Full color, signed. 13"x13". $50.00 “The best print of the Roundel ever.” – Sheila Waters

B3246. Sheila Waters Retro-spective. 2010. 48pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $30.00. Signed. Here it is, what we have waited years for – 300 full-color images of Sheila’s life’s work, designed by Julian Waters, presenting Sheila’s Retrospective Show of 2009. A great companion to Sheila's

instructional book, Foundations of Calligraphy. Julian designed the typeface, which was used for the first time in this publication. Each copy is now signed by Sheila! Formerly published as an issue of Scripsit, the Washington Calligraphers Guild journal. The cover is new, but the great content is the same.

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Lower price! DVD33. Hand Lettering on

Fabric: Bali Lantern Workshop. Lisa Engelbrecht. 2008. 124 min.

$19.95 After an introduction to calligra-phy techniques, Lisa demonstrates

decorative writing on fabric with pen & brush. She shares tips on how to stain and seal, create decorative

washes, and add special effects with a variety of “inks.” Lisa then creates a rich background for her hand let-tering, using a few simple materials. She presents her signature funky lettering, as well as more traditional

forms. Using the techniques, you then construct a collapsible Bali lantern.

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Lisa Engelbrecht B3321. Modern Calligraphy

& Hand Lettering by Lisa Engelbrecht. 2008. 160pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $17.99. JNB $16.23 Presents both traditional hands and fun and scripty modern styles. Complete alphabets are shown for a wide array of styles, with stroke-by-stroke instruction and examples of the hands. Demonstrates the use of the pens and ruling pens as well as metallic foils, glue pens, etc., for jazzy effects. Large gallery for inspiration. Full-color throughout. Lisa was a much-loved and popular instructor.

Uncommon NumbersSpecial Price: Purchase a complete set of all three Uncommon Numbers Books with slipcase for only $39.96

B3148. Uncommon Numbers II edited by Brenda Casey Zoby. 2010. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper $14.95 Number anthology with contributions by Marsha Brady, Larry Brady, Denis Brown, Michael Clark, Georgia Deaver, Eliza Holliday, Mike Kecseg, Jean Larcher, Judy Melvin, Brody Neuenschwander, Charles Pearce, John Stevens, Sheila Waters, Ann Alaia Woods, and more. It showcases styles, techniques, and lettering artists and also includes information about dealing calligraphically with fractions, ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd), and Roman numerals. Essential information for every working calligrapher.

B2081. Uncommon Numbers: A Source Book for Artists edited by Brenda Casey and Barbara Brandt. 1996. 64pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paperback $14.95 This source book on numerals has exemplar pages, compositions, commercial pieces using numbers, and typefaces that could inspire calligraphic numerals. Provides much inspiration and helpful source material.

B2302. The Uncommon Numbers Manual by Brenda Casey 1999. 80pp. 8.5"x5.5". Paper $14.95 Covers the construction of numbers for Uncial (Wa-ters), Blackletter (Dunham), Italic (Alice), Copperplate (Artigas), Bookhand (Cheryl O Adams), Neuland (Rohrs), and Pointed Pen Uncial (Kecseg). An exemplar for the alphabet, a ductus, and further instruction on the numbers is included for each hand.

B3401. The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy: The Ultimate Compendium on the Art of Fine Writing – History, Craft, Technique compiled & edited by Christopher Calderhead and Holly Cohen. 2011. 320pp. 10"x10". Hardcover $35.00. SALE $19.95

Both a step-by- step guide and a

sumptuous visual tour, this book features 55 living scripts, including Japanese, Arabic, Tibetan, Roman, and Hebrew. Along with a presentation of each hand, you learn of its origins, traditions, and unique characteristics.

HEBREW B3807. Mastering Hebrew Callig-raphy by Izzy Pludwinski. 2012. 200pp. 8.66"x11.2". Hard $39.95 A comprehensive and beautiful guide to the art of Hebrew lettermaking. Provides instruction and exemplars for a range of Hebrew scripts and is full of helpful hints and tips on tools and

the nuances of the forms, rhythm, and spacing. The gallery of dozens of calligraphic images will delight your eyes and excite your imagination. The book is a joyful celebration of the Hebrew letter, with over 200 full-color illustrations and diagrams. Scripts: Foundational Hebrew Script, Sephardic, Yerushalmi, Ashkenazic, Semicursive, and Monoline.

B4045. Skies of Parchment, Seas of Ink: Jewish Illuminated Manuscripts, edited by Marc Michael Epstein. 2005. 288pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover $60.00. JNB $48.00

This full survey of Jewish illuminated manuscripts,

from their origins in the Middle Ages to the present, introduces the history

of these manuscripts and their interpretations. Features Bibles, Haggadahs, prayer books, marriage documents, and other texts. Magnificently illustrated with pages from hundreds of manuscripts, many unpublished or rarely seen.

B3416. A Celebration of the Alphabet by Lee Sim. 2011. 56pp. 6.75"x8.5". Spiral $20.00 Each of the 26 letters overflows with a menagerie of feathers, sunflowers, shells, swirls, patterns, vines, leaves, and much more.


STAN KNIGHT B135-H. Historical Scripts by Stan Knight. 1998. 112pp. 9"x12". Hardcover $39.95. SALE $24.77

Each full-page manuscript reproduction is accompanied by an enlarged detail and

Knight’s discussion of the script. A much revised, enlarged, and improved edition of this valuable resource. Foreword by Ewan Clayton. New & better photos of most of the enlargements. Twelve new manuscripts are shown. A great complement to Sheila Waters’ Foundations of Calligraphy (B2769, $35.00); see page 11.

B4087. The Speedball Textbook edited by Angie Vangalis and Randall Hasson. 24th ed. 2015.

120pp. 8-7/8"x 5.5". Paper, wire-bound $14.95A worthy manual with exemplar alphabets & calligraphic works by nearly 70 leading

calligraphers. This new edition features a lay-flat spiral binding, more pages of instruction and alphabets (medieval to modern), and inspiring examples of calligraphy in use. For beginner through advanced. The Speedball Textbook was first published in 1915.

B2830. Finding the Flow: A Calligraphic Journey by Gina Jonas. 2006. 85pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral-bound Paper $24.95 A new approach to calligraphy for all levels, which acquaints the scribe with the essential but largely unexplored dynamics

of stroke technique. Through stroke exercises with pencil and edged pen, you explore vital movement and sensitive touch. You discover how shoulder, arm, fingers and pen combine with alternating of pressure. The exercises lead to an intimate under-standing of the edged pen: a foundation for formal alphabet study, creative alphabet design and artistic self-expression! Begin your calligraphy practice before starting formal alphabet study by warming up, sensitizing, and integrating mind and body. Full of illustrations and diagrams.

B2225. Enrich Your Calligraphy by Diana Hardy Wilson. 1996. 175pp. 7.75"x11.25". Hardcover $29.99. SALE $4.99

This is not a book about letterforms but about how

to go about creating calligraphic pieces. Further, unlike many recent calligraphy books, this book is

generous with the text rather than being a printed slide show with captions. Wilson explains how to be a maker of calligraphic work with both practical and philo-sophical discussions about design, creativity, and the actual production.

B1277. Explicatio Formarum Litterarum: The Unfolding of Letterforms by Rutherford Aris. 1990. 50pp, plus 23 foldout plates. 9.5"x12.25". Paper over boards $35.00. SALE $24.95

This book displays as graphically as possible

the development of the forms of the Latin letters from the first to

the fifteenth century. The foldout plates contain nearly 200 black & white reproductions of various scripts. The text relates the development of letters to that of other arts, making comparisons that shed light on the spirit of an entire age (for example, between the evolution of Gothic letters and the pointed arches of Gothic cathe- drals). Many other fascinating insights into medieval thought, culture, and history are included in the book.

CALLIGRAPHY INSTRUCTIONAL

B3563. The Art of Whimsi-cal Lettering by Joanne Sharpe. 2014. 136pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $24.95. JNB $20.73

Shows you how to create exuberant

and personalized writing styles for your artwork and journaling. Presents fifteen alphabets, ranging from

monoline forms to more calligraphic ones and to others that reference vintage fonts and doodle art. The author shows how to merge text and illustrations and provides a peek into her personal lettering journal.

B4076. The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style by Valerie McKeehan. 2015. 176pp. 8"x10". Hardcover $19.95. JNB $17.95

In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of

lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, and flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills: including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake!

B4050. Handgeschriebene Schriften by Franz Endress. 2012. 64pp. 4"x6.25". Paper $12.50

A reprint of a German lettering manual, circa

1914. The 48 hands presented include monoline scripts with and without serifs, broad-edged cursive alphabets,

and a variety of Blackletter alphabets: Schwabacher, Fraktur, and several variations of Deutche (German) Schrift. It is reminiscent of the early Speedball Textbooks, though in a smaller format.German text.


B2787. The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy by Margaret Morgan. 2006. 256pp. 5.75"x7.75". Spiral Hardcover $24.99. JNB $22.49 Step-by-step instructions for creating 12 illuminated alphabets including Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Romanesque and Modern Revival. Both caps and minuscules are presented, along with borders and decorations. Gilding is also covered. Gallery of historical and contemporary illuminated letters. More than 400 color illustrations.

DVD14. Gilding for Callig-raphers. Selecting and preparing vellum; slaking plaster and making gesso; gilding using loose leaf gold; preparing gum ammoniac and gilding with transfer gold; painting with shell gold and color. 130 minutes. $37.50

DVD16. Modern Gilding for Calligraphers. Curing and cutting quills; using quills and metal pens on paper and vellum; writing with gesso; using brushes on fabric; combining tradi-tional and modern sizes;

and laying loose-leaf, transfer, shell gold, & platinum on vellum, paper & fabric. 70 minutes. $35.00

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DVD49. Gilding & Painting the Illuminated Letter by Rosemary Buczek. 90 minutes. $40.00 Rosemary takes you from start to finish in the creation of a beautiful illuminated letter. Step-by-step, she shows and

clearly describes the process and techniques. She shows you how to use a modern size to adhere the 23k gold, and then you see up close the intricate painting techniques – with both watercolor and gouache – used to complete the letter. Includes creating design elements with a stylus in the raised gold. Rosemary is a popular teacher at both the summer conference and at the IAMPETH convention. Rosemary has been creat-ing commissioned works in pen and ink, watercolor and 23k Gold for over 30 years.

Note: These DVDs are made to view on a regular DVD player connected to your TV. They are not made for viewing on your computer. PAL-format DVDs for DVD players outside North and most of South America are now available for these two titles. (DVD49-PAL. $40.00; DVD41-PAL. $32.00)

DVD41. Drawing and Painting the Acanthus Leaf by Rosemary Buczek. Approx 120 min. $32.00 Covers the basic elements of drawing and painting the Acanthus Leaf. In three seg- ments, Rosemary approaches

a basic level for beginners, an intermediate level, and an advanced level of drawing and painting this leaf. She includes a set of downloadable patterns.

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SALLY MAE JOSEPH B3168-P. The Gilded Page: The History and Technique of Manuscript Gilding by Kathleen P. Whitley. 2009. 238pp. 6"x9". Paper $34.95 Explains in detail the histori-cal and modern techniques of manuscript gilding, along with recipes and helpful hints; step-by-step methods

of applying and burnishing gold; tools, methods, and materials employed in flat, raised, and pattern gilding; historical mordants such as Gesso Sottile, Gum Ammoniac, Gum Arabic, and Garlic Juice; and modern mordants such as Acrylic Gesso and White Glue. 2nd edition; revised, with color plates.

CD14. The Technique of Raised Gilding by Jerry Tresser. 2006. 72pp. CD in PDF format. $24.95 This practical manual provides an analysis of the materials and techniques of raised gilding with gesso and provides in-depth, step-by-

step instructions for successful gilding. Adobe Reader is used to view/print this book. Download for free at: get.adobe.com/reader

Saint John’s Bible Complete Set B3973. The Complete Saint John’s Bible: Gospels & Acts, Psalms, Pentateuch, Prophets, Wisdom Books, Historical Books, and Letters & Revelations. $464.65. SPECIAL OFFER: All seven volumes of The Saint John’s Bible for only $393. You save over $70.

Illumination supplies: see pages 23 & 24 for brushes; pages 46, 47, & 49 for gouache; pages 46, 48, & 49 for metallic paints and inks; page 50 for gold leaf and vellum; page 51 for gesso, size, and burnishers.


DONALD JACKSON / THE SAINT JOHN’S BIBLEAll are 9.75"x15", hardcover, bound in red cloth and with a colorful dust jacket. Scribes of The Saint John’s Bible: Donald Jackson, Brian Simpson, Sue Hufton, and Sally Mae Joseph.

B2679. The Saint John’s Bible Gospels and Acts. Donald Jackson, Artistic Director and Illuminator. 2005. 136pp. $64.95 The first volume in a seven-volume series of full-color, page-by-page reproductions of The Saint John’s Bible. Gospels and Acts has more than 25 illuminations, including full-page opening illumina-tions for each of the four gospels.

B2711. The Saint John's Bible Letters & Revelation. 2012. 100pp. $54.95 Donald Jackson’s artistic vision lends new life and vibrancy to the epistles traditionally attributed to Paul, John, Peter, James, and Jude, as well as the fascinating book of Revelation. Contains more than 30 illuminations and special text treatments.

B2708. Historical Books. 2011. 276pp $79.95 Features twelve stunning full-page illuminations and numerous smaller illustrations complementing the beautiful handwritten script and the elegant design.

B2710. Wisdom Books. 2007. 136pp. $64.95 Includes Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, Book of Job, and the Wisdom of Solomon. Illumina-tors include Thomas Ingmire, Suzanne Moore, Chris Tomlin, and Sally Mae Joseph and Diane von Arx.

B2709. Prophets. 2007. 232pp. $69.95 Prophets features some of the most beautiful pas-sages in all of Sacred Scripture. Christians honor the prophets as those who foretold the coming of the Messiah.

B2707. Pentateuch. 2006. 158pp. $69.95 Includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, and is known as the Torah in Juda-ism. Illuminators: Donald Jackson, Chris Tomlin, Sally Mae Joseph, Suzanne Moore, Thomas Ingmire, and Hazel Dolby.

B2706. Psalms. 2006. 88pp. $59.95

B3059. Praying the Word: Illumi-

nated Prayers and Wisdom from The Saint John’s Bible.

Donald Jackson. 2008. 76pp. 5.75"x11". Hardcover in a slip case $39.95 This exquisite treasury collects more than 25 glori-ous presentations of some of the most cherished prayers and wisdom texts of the Bible. Using callig-raphy, gold, illustration, and other embellishments, Donald Jackson and his fellow artists have given life to these passages. Facing each is a sentence or two of introduction to the text and, where appropriate, the passage is set in type. Ribbon bookmark, cloth binding, and slipcase. Full-color.

DVD30. The Illuminator and the Bible for the 21st Century. $18.95 The documentary of the making of The Saint John’s Bible is now available on DVD. Donald Jackson and his staff used traditional calligraphic techniques with some modern twists in creating this 21st century manuscript Bible. Ground pigments, egg yolks, gold, silver,

and platinum are used in the illuminations; goose quills and antique stick ink for the text. 49 minutes.

Available Now!B3780. Illuminating the Word: The Making of The Saint John’s Bible (Second Edition) by Christopher Calderhead. 2015. 240pp. 9⅝"x11⅜". Hardcover $49.95. JNB $45.95

Takes you on a behind-the-

scenes tour of this extraordinary project, telling the story of the scribes and illuminators and the St. John’s community as they complete all seven volumes of the Bible. Profusely illustrated with many large images from the Bible & actual-size samples of the scripts used. Extensively revised with about half new text and images.

B2082. The Art of The Saint John’s Bible: The Complete Reader’s Guide by Susan Sink. 2013. 304pp. 6"x9". Paper $34.95 Combines the three volumes by this title in one. Since The Saint John’s Bible is now complete, the text has been revised, making connections between images and motifs that

reoccur throughout the work. Images are viewed and reflected on as part of the whole. The book will intensify and expand your experience with The Saint John’s Bible.

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B4032. Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces of Art. 2014. 128 pp. 8.5"x9". Hardcover $9.99

An introduction to illuminated

manuscripts is followed by 95 full-page reproductions of

illuminated pages from the 8th-century Lindesfarne Gospels to 16th-century Renaissance manuscripts from the British Library’s collection. Includes a good number of pages from lesser-known manuscripts.

B3954. The Medieval Flower Book by Celia Fisher. (2007) 2013. 128pp. 8.75"x9.5". Paper $19.95 This enjoyable book presents 120 different flowers and plants, illustrated with beautiful pages from medieval and Renaissance

herbals & illuminated manuscripts. The informative text discusses each plant – from Acanthus to Waterlilies – relating it to the medieval period. 130 color illustrations.

B3846. A Guide to Illuminated Manuscript Collections in the U.S. (Scripsit 34.1). 2012. 34pp. 8.25"x10.75". $20.00 Sumptuously illustrated guide to illuminated manuscript collections in the U.S., with articles on the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, the Boston Public

Library, the Morgan Library (NYC), and the New York Public Library. Valuable info on how to access online images for other collections.

B3352. The Macclesfield Alphabet: A Facsimile. Introduction by Christopher de Hamel and Patricia Lovett. 2010. 128pp. 6.85"x9.62". Hardcover $60.00 An exquisitely beautiful facsimile of a 15th-century English book of sample alphabets, initials, and borders. Contains 14 different types of

alphabets, including: initials with faces, foliate alphabets, zoomorphic initials, and alphabets in Gothic script. There are also two sets of different types of borders. Some alphabets and borders are in color with gold, others are in black ink. With full alphabets. For the period, this is an amazing resource for ornamented initial letters.

B4095. Illumination Gold and Colour by Patrica Lovett. 162pp. 2015. 8.25"x8.25". Paper $24.95

A practical guide to the use of gold and

color, both for easy and quick projects, using basic materials

and for more involved projects with vellum and parchment, quills, color, gold, and gesso. All lead up to a presentation of the step-by-step stages in gilding and painting a medieval miniature. Instruction boxes make the processes easy to see and follow.

ILLUMINATION SALE B3138. Choirs of Angels:

Painting in Italian Choir Books, 1300-1500 by Barbara Drake Boehm. 2008. 67pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $19.95. SALE $9.95

Using stunning reproductions, this book

discusses music in the church, musical notation, types of musical manuscripts, illumination of choir books, and the illuminated letters from Gothic and Renaissance masters. Many of the initial letters are reproduced quarter-page size or larger and are filled with crisp detail. A great visual resource.

ILLUMINATION DVD62. Illumination: Tools, Ma-terials, Techniques, Projects DVD by Patricia Lovett. 3+ hours. This companion DVD introduces the tools and materials and demon-strates them to us in a variety of projects, from easy to more chal-lenging. Techniques are carefully explained in step-by step process, and there are clear explanations of what to do if things go wrong. Although traditional methods and materials are included, modern adhesives, tools, and materials are also considered for those who prefer a quicker result. For computers & USA/Canada DVD players. $32.00

Note: B3240. Illuminated Manuscripts by Tamara Woronowa and Andrej Sterligow, B2837. Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders by WR Tymms and MD Wyatt, and B3164. Images in the Margins by Margot McIlwain Nishimura are sold out and no longer available.

B4147. Caporali Missal: A Masterpiece of Renaissance Illumination by Stephen N. Fliegel. 2013. 130pp. 9"x11.5". Paper $24.95. SALE $12.50

The Caporali Missal, a sumptuous and

important Renaissance missal – or service book for the priest at the altar – was illuminated by the

Caporali brothers for the Franciscan community in the hillside town of Montone, near Perugia, in 1469. This exhibition catalog celebrates this important manuscript, recently acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art, with exquisite reproductions that bring the illuminated pages to life. Additional works by the Caporali brothers and relevant art from the museum’s and other collections elucidate the history, style, content, function, and authorship of the missal. Illustrations of a chalice and a paten, a chasuble, and a processional cross enhance the religious and aesthetic context of the manuscript. A series of essays by eminent scholars examine the influence of Florentine artists on the Caporali brothers and explore the spiritual life of the Franciscan community and the history of the friary at Montone.


The best book for brush lettering is Brush Lettering by Eliza Schulte & Marilyn Reaves.

B1638. Brush Lettering by Eliza Schulte (Holliday) & Marilyn Reaves. 2nd ed. 2006. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $29.95.JNB $26.96

This complete how-to guide for both chisel-edged and pointed brush lettering demonstrates how to use brushes & how to clean and care for them. Model alphabets are provided. Full of examples of brush let-tering from a variety of masterful scribes. One of our bestselling titles. New edition.

B2351-P. Formal Brush Writing by Tom Kemp. 1999. 272pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $55.00

A thorough instruc-tional book on making Trajan capitals. The first 50 pages cover tools, materials, and practice. Brushes are discussed

in detail, including how to hold and use them. The next section

covers each of the letters with detailed sequential drawings of the brush making the letter. The final section takes you a step further and presents variations – enlarging and reducing the scale of the Trajan letters, as well as widening and narrowing the letters.

DVD51. The Lively Brush: Pointed Brush Instructional DVD & Alphabet Models by Eliza Holliday and Marilyn Reaves. DVD & 22-page book. $49.95. Introductory Price $39.95

Instructional DVD & Alphabet Booklet. Presents lettering techniques for pointed brush lettering. Includes traditional models and unique scripts for craft and fine art applications. Suitable for beginners and more advanced lettering artists. From the authors of Brush Lettering, it is full of practical information.

The Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich. 1968 (1991). 312pp. 8"x10.5". B1540-P. Paperback $32.95B1540-H. Hardcover $54.95 The definitive work on the origin and development of the Roman inscriptional alphabet. Catich convincingly shows that the Trajan capitals were first brush written. Includes Catich’s large brush capitals A-Z and instructions on making them. Full of illustrations. A superb reprint for all interested in Roman caps.

BRUSHES & BRUSH LETTERING

14mm. $34.95 15mm. $36.95 6mm. $37.95 7mm. $38.95 18mm. $39.95 10mm. $40.95 12mm. $43.50 15mm. $45.50 18mm. $46.95 20mm. $46.95

S459 S799-S7. Univers Lettercarving Chisel Set. Set of 7 chisels: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, & 20mm plus a TCT scribe. With a soft canvas tool roll for easy and safe storage. $249.00

S799. Univers ** Lettercarving Chisels. Hard & tough carbide (TCT). Recommended by Tom Perkins for his letter carving workshop at Cheerio. For slate and other stone. Specify size.

B2526. Letter Cutting in Stone by Richard Grasby. Revised ed. 2002. 160pp. 8.25"x11.75". Paper $45.00 A thorough, practical manual on cutting letters in stone. Includes tools, workspace & equipment, cutting exercises and practice strokes, cutting letters in stone, carving raised letters, design, and siting.

Highly recommended. Full of B&W illustrations.

B2610. Letters Slate Cut: Workshop Practice & the Shaping of Letters by David Kindersley & Lida Lopes Cardozo. 2nd ed. 1990. 7.5"x10". 57pp. Paper $35.00 A practical instructional manual plus a gallery of 57 of David Kindersley and Lida Lopes Cardozo’s letter carvings. (Adds 30 carvings

not in the 1981 edition.) Color cover, B&W interior.

LETTER CUTTING B2914. The Art of Letter Carving in Stone by Tom Perkins. 2007. 192pp. 8.5"x 11". Hardcover $50.00 For the beginning and the more experienced lettercutter, this how-to manual first covers the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering, and mak-ing simple designs in stone.

It includes the development of 20th-century letter carving; tools, materials, stone; making an easel; drawing a range of alphabets for use in letter carving; inscriptions, gilding, and painting letters; detailed instructions for V-incising the key-strokes of letters; designing headstones & plaques. Gallery of contempo-rary work. 380 color photos/diagrams.

CHISELS

HAMMERSS459. Letter Carving Dummy. This mallet (hand hammer) has a hardened steel, round striking surface. 4.25"-4.5" hard-wood handle. Used in Tom Perkins’ letter cutting workshop at Cheerio. 1lb. $45.95 1.5lb. $51.95


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LR19-4. LAR Second Wedding Issue: Vol.19, No.4 Letter Arts Review Wedding Issue. $17.50 This special Wedding Issue is full of unique and engaging calligra-phy for weddings – invi-tations, envelopes, reply cards, reply envelopes, and ketubot. Includes both traditional & innovative, formal & fun presentations.

B3057. Wedding Invitation Handbook: Wording, Design, Printing by Julie Holcomb. 2004. 114pp. 5.5"x8". Paper $24.00 A thorough guide for brides that is also invaluable for calligraphers who want to do wedding work or are new to it. Covers the elements of wedding stationery: the invita-tion, envelopes, reception cards,

ceremony cards, reply cards, accommodation cards, at home cards, etc.; the wording for all of these, including addressing the envelopes; and a section on design and printing. Julie Holcomb is a letterpress printer who has produced fine wedding stationery for ceremonies for many years. Recommended by Nan DeLuca.

IMAGE MAKINGB3915. Playing with Image Transfers: Exploring Creative Imagery for Use in Art, Mixed Media, and Design by Courtney Cerruti. 2013. 144pp. 8.5"x10". Flexibound $24.99. SALE $19.96 These valuable tech-

niques allow you to reproduce a unique image from any source and apply it to a myriad of surfaces. Teaches you the four image transfer methods: Packing Tape, Solvent, Medium, and Acrylic transfers. Covers the basics and presents projects that include gift boxes, albums, sketchbook covers, wall art, accordion books, and much more. 250 color photos.

HANDWRITING B3143. Script & Scribble: The Rise and Fall of Handwriting by Kitty Burns Florey. 2009. 225pp. 7"x8.5". Hard $22.95. SALE $7.93

This fascinating explora- tion of handwriting weaves

together the evolution of writing implements and scripts, the golden age of American penmanship, and the modern revival of calligraphy .

B1253. Write Now by Inga Dubay and Barbara Getty. Third Edition. 2011. 96pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $19.95 A self-teaching manual for a monoline Italic-based handwriting. Highly recommended.

LEFT-HAND CALLIGRAPHYB020. Insights into Left- handed Calligraphy by Betsy Rivers-Kennedy. 1984. 32pp. 5.5"x8.5". Paper $9.95 For left-handers and teachers. Covers four methods of writing: The Right-handed Influence, The Sideways Approach, The Hook, & The Upside-down Method. The best book available.

FOUNTAIN PENS See pages 34-36.

FP90. Manuscript Calligrapher’s Deluxe Fountain Pen Set. LH. Retail $25.95. JNB $20.50FP95. Manuscript Beginners Fountain Pen Set. LH. $7.95

MARKERS Also see pages 37-39, 41.

M116. Pigma Left-Hand Chisel Markers. These "Sensei Pens" are chisel-edged, oblique-cut for lefties (and Arabic calligraphy). Same richly pigmented, lightfast black ink as the Sakura Pigma Micron. Water-proof when dry. Specify C10 (1mm), C20 (2mm), C30 (3mm). $2.49 each M116-S3. Set of 3 Pigma Left-Hand Chisel Markers. One of each

size. C10(1mm), C20(2mm), C30(3mm). $7.47 JNB $7.09

DVD61. Write Now! Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting. A self-teaching DVD for a monoline Italic-based handwriting. Highly recommended. This DVD provides visual instruction for parents, teachers, and students. 55 minutes. $29.95

M56. Zig Calligraphy Pen Oblique Cut. For lefties and Arabic, non-waterproof dye ink. Specify size & color: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm. Black, Red, Blue, Green. $2.03

DIP NIBS See page 30.

N05. Mitchell Left-hand Nibs. Sizes 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6. Reservoirs are purchased separately. List $1.45. $1.00 each 10+assorted/$.90 N05-S10A. Mitchell Left-hand Set 10/02. All 10 sizes and 2 reservoirs. $10.50 N05-S10B. Mitchell Left-hand Set 10/10. All 10 sizes and 10 reservoirs. $13.50N06. Brause Left-hand Nib. Sizes in millimeters (0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0). Hand-ground to left oblique. High quality, stiffer nibs. $3.50 each 10/$3.05ea.N06-S9. Brause Set of 9 Left-hand Nibs. $31.50. JNB $29.30N10. Speedball Left-hand Calligraphy Nib. Sizes LC-0, LC-1, LC-2, LC-3, LC-4. Best in larger sizes. $2.29 eachN10-S5. Speedball Left Set of 5 Nibs. $11.99K104-L. Italic Calligraphy Beginner’s Kit: Left-hand. Want to teach yourself Italic? Includes Italic Letters, an excellent workbook for Italic, Insights into Left Handed Calligraphy, and a Manuscript Deluxe Set. $59.85. JNB $50.95

H117. Left-handed Oblique Holder. Black plastic with metal flange. Adjusted for Nikko G. Online orders: For 66EF, 303, PRIN, indicate in “Special Shipping Instruc-tions.” Nib sold seperately. $14.95 each

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A profusely illustrated, full-color ret-rospective of John Stevens’ work with

letterforms. Includes calligraphy and lettering – artworks, personal work, experimental work, commissioned work – as well as graphic work and type design. His body of work spans paper to stone, books to walls, handlettering to type and the digital realm. In the text, John presents his approach to a design or work and his thoughts on letterforms, and continues with a discussion on tools, teaching, design, and writing in general. Using his body of work as example, he makes the case that bar-riers between fine arts and graphic arts are mostly irrelevant.

B2982. Scribe: Artist of the Written Word by John Stevens. 2013. 264pp. 8.5" x 11.25". Hardcover $49.95

JOHN STEVENS

ZENTANGLE Zentangle Instructional Books by Suzanne McNeill, CZT. 20pp. All have a bonus workbook section for you to play, experiment, and create. 32pp. 8.5"x10.875". Paper $8.99 each 3/$7.99ea.

B3866. Zentangle 1: Basics, Workbook Edition. Using only pen & paper, you learn how to make 24 basic Zentangles and how to use them in wearables, home decor, cards, and journals. You can tangle even if you haven’t drawn before!

B3879. Zentangle 8, Work-book Edition. Features new patterns focusing on mono-

grams and alphabets. A natural for calligraphers!

Four new books in Suzanne McNeill’s

Zentangle series.

B4004. Zentangle 9, Workbook Edition: Color with Mixed Media. Bring your tangle designs to life with brilliant color!

B4005. Zentangle 10, Work-book Edition: Featuring Ideas for Origami & Paper Crafts. Combine paper crafts and tangling to create memorable 3D keepsakes & one-of-a-kind gifts.

B4034. Zentangle 11, Workbook Edition: Lettering, Quotes & Inspirational Sayings. Discover how to use text to add quotes, sentiments, and uplifting words to your tangles.

B4080. Zentangle 12, Workbook Edition: Techniques in Black and White. 30 original new tangle designs and a host of innovative ways to expand your black-and-white horizons.

See the JNB website for more Zentangle books.

B3438. Zenspirations by Joanne Fink. 2011. 52pp. 8.5"x8.5". Paper $16.99

Shows you how to turn simple lines into attractive designs through exercises that build on each other. Joanne’s passion is contagious, and her doodled shapes will inspire you to have fun with the process. You will find intriguing ideas for filling borders, edges, and spaces with creative flourishes – some using letters and words.

B3897. Zenspirations: Dangle Designs by Joanne Fink. Expanded Workbook Ed. 2013. 35pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $8.99 Another fun book that turns doodles into designs to decorate your paper craft projects and your art works with

dangle patterns. Joanne demystifies the patterning process and shows how simple it is to create richly textured dangles by breaking down the design into component parts. Workbook Edition.

JOANNE FINK

APR38. Stevens Alphabet Apron. A majuscule alphabet in alternating formal Roman letters and flourished Copperplate forms in lavendar and lemony yellow, respectively, on a black apron. $20.00

APR39. Stevens Quick Dog Apron. A humorous take on the well-known “quick brown fox” abecedarian sentence in Stevens’ flourished pointed pen script. White on a black apron. $20.00

STEVENS APRONSChoose from two designs from John

Stevens. Adjustable neck strap, 3 pockets. 65/35 poly/cotton blend. 25"W, 34.5"L.


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INDEX See front cover for a helpful quick index.

AUTHORS/CALLIGRAPHERS:Barcellona, Luca 4 Bernd, Adolf 4Buczek, Rosemary 14 Burgert, Han Joachim 7Clayton, Ewan 7Engelbrecht, Lisa 12Ezell, Reggie 3Fink, Joanne 19 Harvey, Michael 7 Ingmire, Thomas 4Jackson, Donald 15Jonas, Gina 13Knight, Stan 13 Lach, Denise 3 Leterme, Yves 6Mediavilla, Claude 7 Melvin, Judy 40 Pott, Gottfried 4, 5 Schneider, Linda 37, 52Stevens, John 19 Sull, Michael 53 Waters, Sheila 11Winters, Eleanor 10 Zapf, Hermann 5

AUTHORS/BOOKBINDERSDiehn, Gwen 62 Etherington, Don 65LaPlantz, Shereen 61Moote, Cherryl 66

SUPPLIES CATEGORIESBOOKBINDING 59-66BRUSH PENS 36, 37BRUSHES 23, 24COPPERPLATE 26, 41, 52-58CUTTING TOOLS 60, 61EASELS 29ERASERS 28FINE PAPERS 24-25FOUNTAIN PENS 34-36GILDING 50, 51GOLD/SILVER 49, 50GOUACHE 46, 47, 49GUIDES/RULERS 28GUMS 51HOLDERS 32, 33, 40, 56, 57INKS 41, 43-46, 48, 49LEFT-HAND 18, 35, 38, 39LIGHT PADS 29MARKERS 18, 37-39, 41NIBS 18, 30, 55, 56PADS 26, 27, 49, 53QUILLS 40RULING PENS 31SPENCERIAN 27, 37, 43, 52-57VELLUM, CALFSKIN 50

SUPPLIES5-Line Pens 32 Acetate, Dura-Lar 49Adhesives: Craft Glues 40 Jade PVA, Methyl Cellulose, Wheat Paste 61Agate Burnishers 51Aluminum Leaf 50Ames Lettering Guide 28Ampad Pads 27Arches: Watercolor, MBM, Wove, Cover Paper 25Arkansas Stone 29ArtGraf 62Automatic Pens 31, 32Awls 59Badger Paint Mixer 49 Beeswax 60Beinfang Graphics 360 27Best Bottle Sumi 44Blackwell Oblique Holder 57Blotting Paper 58Board & Paper Cutters 60Boku Undo Marbling Set 45 Book Board, Tape 61Book: Cloth 60 Presses 59

Bookbinding Supplies 59-61 Cradle 61 Needles, Thread 60, 62Bone Folders 59Boris Layout Pad 27 Bottles 40, 42Brause Nibs 18, 30, 32, 55, 56 Fountain Pen 37 Holders 33, 40Brushes: Bristle 23, 24 Chisel-Edged 23 Glue 61 Mixing 24 Pointed, Watercolor 23 Rekab 23 Sable (Escoda, Rapheal, W&N) 23 Waterbrush 47 Wedge 24Brush Markers 37Bugra 25Burnishers: Agate, Hematite 51 Ball, Spoon 40Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate 50Canson Ingres 25 Pro-Layout Marker Pad 27Cartridge Pens 34-36Centering Ruler 28Chronicle Nibs 30Clairefontaine Pads 27Copper Ink/Paint 46, 48, 49 Leaf 50 Copperplate 10, 52-58 Books 10, 52, 54 DVD 54 Nibs 55-58 Pads 26 Practice Grid Pad 26, 27Crocus Cloth 29Cutting Tools 40, 50, 60, 61Dappen Dishes 42 Davey Board 61Dinky Dips 57Diploma Parchment 24, 25Dr. Martin’s Ink: Bleed Proof 43 Iridescent 48, 49 Ocean 62 Pen-White 43 Spectralite 46, 49Drafting Film 27Drawing Boards 29Dropper Bottles 40, 42 Dura-Lar 49 Easels, Tote 29Envelope Guidelines 28Elbow Nib 55Escoda Brushes 23Erasers 28Excel, Knives & Blades 61Fine Papers 24-25Finetec Metallics 49 Fish Glue 50Fixative 40Flat Point Pencil Sharpener 41Folded Pen 31Fountain Pen Ink 34, 43, 62 Cartridges 34, 35, 36, 43 Fountain Pens 34-36, 58 Brush 36Frankfurt 25G-tec Pen 41Gall Ink 41, 45 Gaken Dish 45German Ingres 25Gesso 51Gilder’s Bole 51Gilder’s Cushion, Knife 50Gillott Nibs 55 Glassine 25Glue Brushes 61 Glue: Craft 40 Fish 50 Stick 40Gold: Gold Leaf 50 Finetec 49 Gouache 46, 47, 49 Ink 48, 49 Markers 37, 38, 39 Pan, Powered Gold 49 Shell Gold 50

Gouache: Holbein 49 Metallic 46, 47, 49 Schmincke 47, 49 Winsor & Newton 46, 49Guidelines, Guides, Rulers 3, 28Gum: Ammoniac 51 Arabic, Sandarac 51Haff Ruling Pen 31Hebrew 8, 12Hematite Burnisher 51 Higgins Eternal 43Hiro Nibs 30, 32, 55Holbein Gouache 49 Holders, Straight 32, 33, 40 Oblique 56, 57Hunt Nibs 55Hyperaser 28Inkwells 42Inks: Black 43-46 Color 43, 45, 46, 48 F&W Acrylic Artists 46 Fountain Pen 34, 43, 62 Iridescent 48, 49 Iron Gall 41 McCaffery’s 41, 45 Metallic 46, 48, 49 Moon Palace 44 Spectralite 46, 49 Sumi 44 Walnut 45 White 43, 45, 46 Ziller 45Ink Sticks, Stones 44, 45Instacoll 51Jade PVA 61Japanese: Push Drill 59 Holders 33 Nibs 30, 56, 57Jars, Glass & Plastic 42Kits: Copperplate 54 Spencerian 53Krylon Leafing Pens 38Lamy Fountain Pens 34Leaf, Gold, etc 50Left-Handed Calligraphy 18, 35, 38, 39Light Pad 29Linen, Tape 61 Thread 60Lining Guide: Linex, Ames 28Magnifier 29Manuscript: Fountain Pen 18, 34, 36 Dip Pen Nibs 30Marbling Set Boku Undo 45Markers: Brush 37 Chisel Edge 18, 38, 39 Metallic 37, 38 Pointed 39, 41 Wide 39Masking Fluid 48McCaffery’s Ink 41, 45Metallic Media 38, 39, 46, 47, 48, 49, 61Methyl Cellulose 61Microspatula 61Mike Kecseg Ink Stick 44Miniatum, Ink 51Mitchell: Holders 33, 40 Nibs 18, 30, 55 Reservoirs 30Monoject Syringe 35Moon Palace Sumi 44 White 43Needles, Bookbinding 60Nibs: Broad edge 18, 30 Copperplate 55-58 Fountain Pen 34, 35 Manuscript 34 Music 32 Nikko G 56, 57 Pointed 55, 56, 57 Poster 31, 32 Principal, EF 55, 56 Rose 56 Scroll 30, 31, 34, 35 Spencerian 55-58Nib Sharpening Supplies 29Nib Storage 18, 29, 32Nideggen 25Niji Pen Pouch 47Nikko Nibs 56, 57

Oak Galls 41 Gall Ink 41Oblique Holders 18, 56, 57Pads: Acetate/Dura-Lar 49 Ampad 27 Beinfang 27 Clairefontaine 27 Color 27 Copperplate 26 Cross Drill 53 Graph Pad 26 Layout 27 Maruman 27 Opaque Pads 26 Practice /Layout 26, 27 Pentalic 26 Rhodia 27 Spencerian Practice 27, 53 Tracing Paper/Vellum 27Paint Mixer 49Palettes 42Paper: Fine (Sheets) 24-25, 62Paper, Pads see PadsPaper & Book Press 59Paper & Board Cutters 60Papyrus 25Parallel Pen 35Parchment: Pergamenata (Paper) 24, 25 Vellum (Skin) 50 Diploma (Paper) 24Pastels 47Pebeo Drawing Gum 48Pelikan Ink 4001 43Pen Roll-up 47, 56Pencil Sharpeners 29, 41Pencils 41 Blackwing 29 Metallic 47 Soapstone, White Lead 57Pens: Automatic 31 Folded 31 G-Tec 41 Fountain 18, 34-36 Ruling 31 Suede 32 Tim's 31 Witch 30Pentalic Paper for Pens 26Pentel: Color Brush 36 Brush Fountain Pen 36 Erasers 28 Hyperaser 28 Waterbrush 47Pergamenata Packs 24 Sheets 25Pilot G-Tec Pen 41 Parallel Pen 35 Plumix Pen 34Pipets 42Pliers 52, 53Plexi for Easel 29Plexi Tabletop Easel 29Polishing Paper 29Principal Nib, EF 55, 56Prints: Sheila Waters 11Pumice 50Push Drill 59PVA Adhesive 61Quills, Knife 40Raphael Brushes 23, 24Rekab Brushes 23Reservoirs 30Rhodia Pads 27Rives BFK 25Rond Nib 30Rotring Calligraphy Pen 36Rubber Cement Pick-up 48Rulers: Centering, Graph, Omnigrid, Steel, Super 28Ruling Pens 31Sally’s Piercing Cradle 61Sandarac 51Scalpel, Blades 61Schmincke: Gouache 47 Pan Watercolor 49Scroll (Split) Nibs 30 Automatic Pens 31 Fountain Pen Nibs 34, 35

Shell Gold 50Soapstone Pencil 57Speedball Holders 33, 56 Nibs 18, 30 Textbook 13Spencerian Books, DVDs, Supplies 27, 37, 43, 54-58Spectralite Ink 46, 49Spray Fixative 40Staedtler Mars Eraser 28Stickles Glitter Glue 40Stonehenge Paper 25Stylus: Needle 59Suede Pens 32Sull Books, DVD’s, Pads 53 Leather Pen Roll-Up 56Sumi Ink, Ink Sticks 44, 45Suminagashi Set 45Super, Crash, Mull 61T-Square 29Tachikawa Holders 33 Nibs 30Tape: Artists 40 Book Tape 61Tape Nibs 30Teflon Folder 59Thread, Linen 60, 62Tim's Pens 31Titanium Dioxide 50Thomas Hoyer Ruling Pen 31Tracing Pads 27Tresser's Gold Size 51 Liquid Gesso 51Triumph Trimmers 60Turned Wood Holder 33 Oblique 56Ultrasonic Cleaner 58Vellum: Calfskin 50 Tracing 27Vermilion Sumi 45, 48 Gouache 47 Ink Stick 45Walnut Ink 45Water Container 42Waterbrushes 47Weddings 8, 18Wheat Starch for Paste 61White Lead Pencil 57Winsor & Newton Brushes 23 Gouache 46, 49 Ink 43, 45, 49Witch Pens 30X-Acto, See Excel, 61Zanerian Oblique Holders 56Zebra G Nibs 56, 57Zentangle 19, 66Zerkall 25Zig Markers 18, 37, 38, 39Ziller: Holders 56 Inks 45

DVD / DVD-ROMBookbinding/Etherington and Lallier 65Bookbinding/Moote 66Brush Lettering/Holliday & Reaves 17Calligraphy/Brown 6Calligraphy/Daubney 9Calligraphy/Engelbrecht 12Calligraphy/Ezell 3Calligraphy/Imai 9Copperplate/Tate 54Flourishing/Sull 53Gilding/Joseph 14Illumination/Buczek 14Saint John’s Bible 15Spencerian/Sull 53Spencerian/Tate 54

BOUND & LETTERED 64GUILD ORDERS 10LETTER ARTS REVIEW 67ORDERING 20, 21RETURNS 20SHIPPING RATES 21


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BR12. Rekab #5.

BR26. Windsor & Newton Series Sceptre Gold 101 Brush. #2.

BR26. Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold 101 Brush. Round. High quality and of a similar shape as the Series 7, but made from a mix of sable and synthetic fibers. Ideal for watercolor and suitable for acrylics. Recommended by Michael Sull. Choose size:#0000. $8.19. JNB $6.14 #000. $8.19. JNB $6.14 #00. $8.19. JNB $6.14 #0. $8.39. JNB $6.29 #1. $9.39. JNB $7.04 #2. $9.69. JNB $7.27 #3. $11.09. JNB $8.32

#4. $12.29. JNB $9.22#5. $13.69. JNB $10.27 #6. $16.49. JNB $12.37 #8. $24.59. JNB $18.44 #10. $33.79. JNB $25.34#12. $45.19. JNB $33.89

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BR48. Princeton 20/0 Brushes. These are small, precise

synthetic sable brushes for precise tasks. Superb for fine detail in watercolor, as well as gouache, acrylic, and oil. The finest synthetic sable assures perfect pointing. The Liner Brush has long fibers, the Mono-gram Brush shorter ones. A sell-out at a SCA Scribal event. Specify: Monogram, Liner. $9.75 each. JNB $8.78 each

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Rapheal Kolinsky. These round watercolor bushes are handmade with the finest Kolinsky Red Sable. Multiple hair lengths ensure tightest possible point and a full belly for a high paint load. They have superior resiliency, spring, and snap. Rosemary Buczek: You need “brushes like these to pull off the details.” “Amazing.” BR46. Raphael Kolinsky 8404. Fine point. Rosemary: “I use the #1 & #0 so much of the time.”#0. List $27.65. JNB $23.50 #3. List $48.05. JNB $40.84 #1. List $33.40. JNB $28.39 #4. List $56.00. JNB $47.60 #2. List $37.70. JNB $32.05

BR47. Raphael Kolinsky 8408. Extra Fine Point. “Awesome for the brushwork I love.” “Incredible point.” #0. List $27.65. JNB $23.50 #1. List $33.40. JNB $28.39

#08. 5/16". $17.95. JNB $16.16#10. 3/8". $19.00. JNB $17.10

BR28. Winsor & Newton Series 7. #0 & #1.

#000. $25.99. JNB $19.49 #00. $26.99. JNB $20.24#0. $28.99. JNB $21.74#1. $32.99. JNB $24.74#2. $39.99. JNB $29.99

#3. $54.99. JNB $41.24#4. $74.99. JNB $56.24#5. $92.99. JNB $69.74#6. $132.99. JNB $99.74

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BR28. Winsor & Newton Series 7. Round. Known as the finest watercolor brush, expensive but worth the price. Handmade using the highest grade Kolinsky Sable. Crisp point, just the right spring, superior control, even and consistent flow. Recom-mended for pointed brush lettering & painting.

#3. $14.02. JNB $12.62#4. $15.93. JNB $14.34#5. $20.61. JNB $18.55

#6. $29.23. JNB $26.31#7. $41.69. JNB $37.52

John Stevens uses these round ferrule, chisel-edged Rekab brushes for smaller Roman lettering as well as for a variety of other styles. John uses these along with flat ferrule chisel- edged brushes for his brush lettering. These quality sable brushes, imported from Israel, with proper care will last for 20 years or more. These are called “Showcard” or “One Stroke Brushes.” They are more versatile than flat ferrule, chisel edge brushes, but take a bit more skill to use. John recommends the #5 to start with. For a wider range of sizes, he suggests adding the #3 & #7. BR12. Rekab Brushes. Specify size.

Escoda Brushes. Annie Cicale uses these brushes for painting. Eliza Schulte Holliday, coauthor of Brush Lettering, highly recommends these brushes from Spain for pointed brush lettering. They have plenty of bounce and good snap and are reasonably priced. Eliza starts her students with the #2 for lettering.BR22. Round Pointed Sable Watercolor Brush.#0. $15.38. JNB $12.30 #1. $16.72. JNB $13.38#2. $20.38. JNB $16.30 #4. $29.76. JNB $23.81BR23. Set Above of 4. $82.24. JNB $61.68 #6. $36.17. JNB $28.94

BR24. Raphael Kaerell Flat.

BRUSHESChisel-Edged Lettering Brushes

BR01. 995 Winsor & Newton Chisel Brush. Golden Nylon. The standard brush recommended by John Stevens & other teachers for chisel-edged alphabets. 1/2". $20.29. $15.22 3/4". $29.29. $21.97 1". $41.49. $31.12

BR24. Raphael Kaerell Flat. For chisel-edged brush writing and watercolor painting. Carl Rohrs tested the 1/4" and 3/8" and found them fine brushes for chisel-edged brush lettering. (For 1/2" and larger he recommends the W&N 995.) Synthetic bristles. Specify size. #02. 1/8". $13.20. JNB $11.88#04. 3/16". $14.55. JNB $13.10#06. 1/4". $16.00. JNB $14.40 BR25. Set of above five sizes. $74.95. JNB $63.71Size 12. 1/2". $21.10. JNB $18.99Size 14. 5/8". $23.20. JNB $20.88

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FINE PAPERS FOR CALLIGRAPHERSExcept as noted, all these papers have been chosen for their suitability for broad edge calligraphy. Which side is the right side to write on? The side that takes the ink the best. On laid finish papers, one side will be smoother than the other. Experiment. If you experience slight bleeding, try sumi ink or gouache on the same paper. BEGINNERS: Try the inexpensive Ingres papers. Diploma Parchment is also a good bet. If you have a client that wants a 100% cotton sheet, Arches Watercolor HP is especially pen-friendly. PRACTICE ON FINE PAPER?!?A number of instructors recommend this. Why? If you only practice on practice paper, you only become accomplished at practice. Instead, think of writing on fine paper. Think of your practice always as finished pieces. You become focused in your practice – finished pieces are only more practice!

Paper Ordering Information

In most cases, large sheets of paper must be shipped sepa-rately from other items. For this reason, there is a separate Paper Shipping Charge.PAPER SHIPPING: USA 48: Flat rate of $12.00, regard-less of the quantity of sheets ordered. AK, HI, PR: Based on actual cost; minimum is $14.00. If shipping costs are more than $14.00, we will email you the cost for your okay. (APO & FPO: based on actual cost; minimum is $12.00) If you order books/supplies and large sheets of paper together, you must pay shipping on the book/supply total and also $12.00 shipping for the paper. For example, if you order 3 books totaling $49.95 and 20 sheets of Arches Text Wove, add $7.95 shipping for the books and $12.00 for the paper. Online orders: Add item PS00 (Paper Shipping Charge, $12.00) to your cart. Often we can fit a few small items in the tube with the paper, or fit a few flat items in the box of a flat-shipped large order. (Only large orders are shipped flat.) When only one package is sent, you are charged only the $12.00 Paper Shipping Charge. Note: your tube of paper may arrive on a different day from your box of other items.

PAPER SHIPPING: INTERNATIONALPlease inquire about exact costs, as even smaller quantities of paper can be expensive to ship overseas.

NEW DIPLOMA PARCHMENT A popular paper is now even better. New Diploma Parchment. Machine-made in the US, 100% cotton, warm off-white (beige), pH neutral. Smooth wove finish. 177gsm. Specify size: 17"x22" or 34"x22". This bestselling archival sheet is now even better. Easy to write on and a little thicker than most text weight papers, it is great for certificates and one-off pieces. A paper you will use again & again. Give it a try. The New Diploma Parchment is a warm beige (off-white) and recommended by Vivian Mungall. The old Diploma Parchment was a yellowish cream. “This paper is beautiful. When I first put my pen on this paper I was amazed at how lovely it is, much better than the old Diploma Parchment. I like how the paper gilds and takes paint, and the paper takes ink beautifully. There is no feathering or bleeding. I recommend it. It is a nice weight and is also fine for handmade books.” – Rosemary Buczek. PS84-HS. 17"x22". $1.35 per sheet 10 sheets $1.25ea. PS84-FS. 34"x22". $2.50 per sheet

SMALL-SHEET FINE PAPER PACKS 8.5"x11". Not padded. Use for original projects or in your printer. These packs ship flat with books/supplies or large orders of paper.PA03. Arches Text Wove. 25 sheet pack. $18.95PA42. Arches 90lb Hot Press. 20 sheet pack. $32.95PA84. Diploma Parchment. 50 sheet pack. $15.95

PERGAMENATA PACKSPS98-PKT. Pack of 10 Sheets 11"x14" & 2 Sheets 11"x13.5". Pergamenata Heavyweight 230gsm. Perfect size for SCA Scrolls. Easy to store, no curl to work out! Can ship flat with books/supplies or rolled with paper sheets. Specify: Natural or White. $17.95 3pkts/$17.50ea. 5pkts/$16.75ea. PS98-57. Pack of 20 sheets 5"x7". Pergamenata Heavyweight 230gsm. Choose Natural or White. $12.00

CALLIGRAPHY PAPER SAMPLESDon’t know what paper to order? Try our Full Sheet Sample Pack (PS87-SA, $36.50). You get 10 of our most popular white and off-white sheets. Includes a good variety of both laid and smooth finish papers, both pure whites and creamy whites, and thin text papers and thicker “cover weight” sheets.

PS87-SA. Full Sheet Sample Packet. A sample packet of our most popular white and off white sheets for calligra-phers. Includes Arches Watercolor MBM, Arches Text Wove, Arches Hot Press 90lb, Diploma Parchment, Canson Ingres White, Frankfurt White, Stonehenge Cream, Zerkall Book White, German Ingres White, and Pergamenata Natural (160gsm). These are full size sheets, not sample swatches. Each sheet is labeled. Cost includes shipping within the continental USA. Canada add $7.00 (Airmail). $36.50

PS101. Small Sheet Sample Pack: White & off-white Calligraphy Papers. 15 labeled sheets, approx 8.5"x9.5". One sheet each: Arches Text Wove, Arches Watercolor MBM, Bugra White, Frankfurt White & Cream, Canson Ingres White, German Ingres White, Arches WC HP 90#, Stonehenge Cream, Rives BFK, Diploma Parchment, Pergamenata Natural 160 gsm, Pergamenata White & Natural 230 gsm, Zerkall Book White. $13.50 This Sample Pack can ship with paper sheets (rolled) or with books/supplies (flat).

BR49. Raphael Kaerell 8394. Pointed round. High quality synthetic brush for water media. Harvest Crit-tenden uses this brush for applying Instacoll in gilding. #00. $10.50. JNB $8.40 #2. $11.05. JNB $8.84 #0. $10.75. JNB $8.60 #3. $11.85. JNB $9.48 #1. $11.05. JNB $8.84 #5. $13.00. JNB $10.40

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BR50. Miracle Wedge 7900 Brush #8. Pat Blair uses this brush for simple, easy-to-create flowers. The flow-ers are quick and are used to ornament her pointed pen work. Short handle, golden Talkon bristles, unique wedge shape, seamless ferrule. These long-lasting, bet-ter quality synthetic brushes have excellent snap, fine points, and sharp edges. For acrylics and watercolor. Only one size available. $17.29. JNB $16.79

BR43. White Bristle Brushes. Pkg of 3. Specify flat (sizes 2, 4, 6) or round (sizes 1, 3, 5). Good for mixing gouache or loading ink. $1.20

PS103. Khadi White Rag Paper. 210gsm (100lb).Handmade from 100% long-fibered cotton rag, givingit exceptional strength & durability. Acid free, gelatin surface-sized. For calligraphy, drawing, water-color. 22"x30". Specify: Rough or Smooth (CP). $5.95 each

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PS92. Zerkall Book White. High alpha cellulose and cotton. Neutral pH. 100gsm 20.75"x30". 2 natural deckles, 2 tear deckles. Used by Jean Formo and Reggie Ezell in their workshops and classes. $4.47. JNB $3.40

German Ingres (Hahnemühle). 100% alpha cellulose. Text weight. Laid finish. 18.75"x24.75". 100gsm. Popular with German scribes.PS22-WHI. Antique/Eggshell White. $1.90. JNB $1.71

PS22-BLK. Black.$2.19. JNB $2.00

PS104. Arches MBM. 75% cotton, neutral pH. 20"x25.5". 105gsm. White. Laid finish. Recommended by Peter Thorton and Sandy Wagner. List $4.05. JNB $3.15 10 sheets/$2.95 25 sheets/$2.75

PS01. Arches Text Wove. 100% rag, neutral pH. 20"x25". 120gsm. White. Smooth finish (wove). Takes ink well. A great, slightly soft, paper to write on. One of our most popular papers. Great for paste paper. Full sheets below. List $3.57. JNB $2.75 10 sheets/$2.65 each

Pergamenata. 100% sulphite, Neutral pH. Machine- made. 19.5"x27.5". 160 gsm. This parchment-look sheet is a great paper to work on (much better than common vegetable parchment papers). You get the look of vellum/ parchment at a fraction of the cost.

PS88. Pergamenata. 160 gsm. Text weight. Specify: Natural or White. 19.5"x27.5". $3.95. JNB $3.50PS98. Pergamenata Heavyweight. 230gsm. Specify Natural or White. 19.5"x27.5". $4.50. JNB $3.75 See bottom of column for full sheets of Pergamenata.

PS04. Frankfurt. This beautiful, wavy laid paper is a favorite of Jean Formo in her walnut ink classes. I find it easy to erase, as some inks allow correction with a white plastic eraser! 19"x25". 120gsm. pH neutral. 3 deckles, 1 cut edge. Specify White or Cream. $4.05. JNB $3.15

PS04. Frankfurt. Cream. $4.05. JNB $3.15

PS93. Nideggen. Sand. 120gsm. 19"x25". Acid-free. 3 deckles, 1 cut edge. Same wavy laid lines as Frankfurt. $4.15. JNB $3.15

PS84-HS. Diploma Parchment. Machine made in the US, 100% cotton, off-white, pH neutral. Smooth wove finish. 17" x 22". This archival sheet is a JNB best seller. Easy to write on and a little thicker than most text weight pieces, it is great for certificates and one-off pieces. A paper you will use again & again. $1.35 per sheet 10 sheets $1.25ea. See opposite page for full sheets and packet.

PS91. Rives BFK. 100% Cotton. Neutral pH. 22"x30". 250gsm. 2 deckles. White. $8.28. JNB $6.55 5/$6.35ea

PS105. Rives BFK 30"x 44". 280gsm. $20.10. JNB $16.50

PS90. Arches Cover Black. Mouldmade in France. 100% Cotton. Neutral pH, lightly sized, textured surface. 250gms. 22"x30". Laurie Doctor and others recommend this sheet for book and portfolio covers. It folds without cracking. $10.67. JNB $7.95

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PS05. Canson Ingres. Laid finish. 65% cotton. 19.5"x25.5". 100gsm. Acid-free. One size smoother than other. Popular for calligraphy and bookmaking. USA. Gelatin sized. Specify Color: White, Black, Steel Grey. $2.00. JNB $1.89

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PS05. Canson Ingres. Black. $1.75

PS95. Stonehenge. 100% cotton, neutral pH, 2 natural deckles, 2 cut edges. 22"x30". 250gsm. Calligraphy, watercolor, colored pencil, pastels and watercolors. Specify color: White or Cream. Machine made. USA. $3.85. JNB $3.08

PS21-WHT. Bugra. 100% Alpha Cellulose, laid finish. 130gsm. White. 20.5"x33". A thicker, pronounced laid finish paper. Increasingly popular with calligraphers. Mouldmade. Germany. $3.95

PS21-BLK. Bugra. Black. $3.95

PS94. Glassine. Transparent, 100% sulphite pulp. Acid- free. USA.18"x24". For use in burnishing, or use it when smoothing down the paper fibers after erasing or razor scraping. Will ship with books/supplies if folded to 9"x12". $.85 each. Two or more sheets/$.80 each

Watercolor Papers. Superior quality, 100% rag. For both painting and letter-ing. 90lb HP (Hot press) finish is the most popular for calligraphy. It is very smooth and gives a sharp, even edge to

letters. CP (Cold Press) has a slight texture. 22"x30". 90 lb = 185gsm 140 lb = 300gsmThe thicker weight is suitable for wash techniques.

Arches Watercolor Paper PS42. 90 lb HP List $10.07 $7.85 25/$7.05eaPS47. 140 lb HP List $14.58 $11.35 25/$10.75eaPS48. 140 lb CP List $14.16 $11.15 25/$10.50eaPS82. Fabriano Artistico Watercolor. 100 lb HP List $7.50 $6.00 140 lb HP List $10.25 $8.20 140 lb CP List $10.25 $8.20

PAPYRUS This ancient writing surface is made by pounding together two layers of strips cut lengthwise from the rush, Cyperus papyrus. After drying in the sun, the writing surface is smoothed with pumice. This proto-paper was used for over 3,000 years before being replaced by parchment & paper. PS68. Papyrus. Handmade in Egypt. Untrimmed.Approx 14.5"x18.5". Some surface texture, but accepts the ink well. The strips of reed are readily apparent in this translucent sheet. Elsewhere at up to $8.50. $4.95 per sheet 2-9 sheets: $3.95/sheet 10-24 sheets: $3.50/sheet 25 or more sheets: $3.10/sheet.

Papyrus can ship with either sheets of paper or with books/ supplies/pads of paper. No extra paper shipping for Papyrus.

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LARGER PAPER SIZES NOW AVAILABLE all grain-long PS01-FS. Arches Text Wove Full Sht. 40"x25.5". $5.45Pergamenata Full Sheet. 27.5"x39". $6.95 JNB $6.50PS88-NAT-FS. Natural PS88-WHI-FS. WhitePS98-FS. Pergamenata Heavyweight Full Sheet. 27.5"x39". Natural or White. $7.50

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Calligraphers in Portland, Oregon, have been using Gilbert Bond for years and years and LOVE it totally. My students and I have decided that “we are worth it” and use Gilbert for practice. We think using a better paper makes our calligraphy practice seem more important (and practice is so important!). I thoroughly recommend the paper; it would be hard to recommend Gilbert Bond too highly! – Carol DuBosch

OPAQUE PADSFor pointed pen, see also Clairefontaine, Maruman, and Rhodia in Super Smooth Pads.JNB Practice Pad. This pad has a new, smooth paper that is great for pointed pen, yet has just enough tooth for broad-edged penwork. Takes the ink well, holds hairlines, and does not bleed or feather with most inks. Good for classes and practice. 24lb bond. Pads are approx. 20, 50, 100 sheets. Available in Graph (P01, P21).P25. 8.5"x11". 20 shts. $3.95 50 shts. $5.95 100 shts. $9.95P25-REAM. 8.5"x11". 500 shts. Not padded. $31.95P20. 11"x17". 50 shts. $9.50 100 shts. $17.95P20-REAM. 11"x17". 500 shts. Not padded. $62.95

Gilbert Bond Pads. 24lb. 25% Cotton. Unlike most 20lb or 24lb office papers, Gilbert Bond

is perfect for calligraphy. It has a nice tooth, holds fine lines, and does not bleed, even with watery inks. The paper is highly recommended for serious practice by Carol DuBosch, Peter Thornton, and many, many others for broad-edged penwork. While it is more expensive than other bond papers, it is worth the price. Sheet counts are approximate. Available in Graph (P72).Gilbert Bond Practice Pads (blank). P70. 11"x17". 50 shts. $12.95. SALE $11.95 2/$9.95ea.P69. 8.5"x11". 100 shts. $12.95. SALE $10.95 2/$9.95ea.P69-REAM. 8.5"x11". 500 shts. Not padded. $42.95. SALE $39.95

P59. Chalk White Layout Bond Pad. Smooth surface art paper. More opaque than Boris Layout. Good for practice. 50 sheet pad. 16lb. 9"x12". $7.98. JNB $6.38 11"x14". $10.61. JNB $8.49 14"x17". $14.30. JNB $11.44

P40. Paris Paper for Pens from Borden & Riley. A very smooth surface paper great for broad-edged and pointed pen work. Use sandarac for broad-edged work. 40 sht pad.9"x12". $15.96. JNB $12.7711"x14". $21.92. JNB $17.5414"x17". $30.76. JNB $24.61

P17. Pentalic Paper for Pens. Archival quality; neutral pH; 110lb; smooth, hard surface. 40 sheet pad. Use this pad for crisp lettering. Bright white. Back when it was produced by the pioneering calligraphy supplier Pentalic, this was a favorite with scribes. The paper has recently been brought back up to those

earlier high standards. Recommended by Sheila Waters.9"x12". $14.50. JNB $13.0511"x14". $18.95. JNB $17.0614"x17". $27.95. JNB $25.16

P100. Strathmore Series 400 Drawing Pads. 80lb acid-free paper for pen and ink and light washes. Regular/Medium surface. Off-white. 24 sheets. Thomas Ingmire uses these in his workshops as an alternative to Arches Text Wove. 6"x8". $4.55. JNB $4.23 9"x12". $7.29. JNB $6.56 11"x14". $9.95. JNB $8.96 12"x18". $11.09. JNB $9.98 18"x24". $20.99. JNB $19.90

Strathmore Writing. Just out, this is a wonderful paper for pen work. It has enough tooth for broad-edged pen, but is also smooth enough for pointed pen, and it is made to take liquid ink without bleeding! Heather Held designed the logo for the paper and worked with Strathmore on the paper qualities. Natural White, 25% cotton, wove finish. Pads and journal/sketchbooks are available blank or lined (with dotted, light blue lines). While the name is the same, this is a different and much better paper for calligraphy than the Strathmore Writing that is used for printing letterhead.P76. Strathmore Writing Pad. 50 sheets. Save 25%!6"x8". Specify lined or blank. $7.95. SALE $5.968.5"x11". Specify lined or blank. $9.95. SALE $7.46PA76. Strathmore Writing Envelopes. Pack of 25. Save 25%!#6 (4.75"x6.5") $11.99. SALE $8.99#9 (3.875"x8.875") $12.99. SALE $9.74

GRID / GRAPH PADSSheet counts are approximate. For pointed pen, see also Gold Fibre Quad Pad and grid/graph versions of Clairfon-taine, Maruman, and Rhodia in Super Smooth Pads.

JNB Copperplate Graph Pads. Light blue grid, 8 squares/inch, with added slant lines. Graph may show on some copiers/settings. Smooth 24lb bond, same paper as the JNB Practice Pad (blank). 50 sheets.

P01-11. 11"x17". $11.95 6/$11.50 12/$11.25 24/$10.95P01-8. 8.5"x11". $7.95 6/$7.50 12/$7.25 24/$6.95

P21. JNB Graph Pad. Light blue grid (8sq/inch). 24lb bond, same paper as the JNB Practice Pad (blank). Ap-prox. 50 sheets. 11"x17". $11.95 6/$11.50ea 12/$11.25ea. 24/$10.95ea.

P22. JNB Graph Pad. 28lb bond. 8.5"x11". 50 shts. $6.95

P72. Gilbert Bond Graph Pad. 8 squares/inch. 11"x17". Same 24lb paper as Gilbert Bond Practice Pad (blank). 50 sheets. $12.95

P23. Westwind Graph Pad. Non-repro grid (8sq/inch). 11"x17". This popular pad is available once again! Through extensive testing of paper, inks and printing process, they have now produced a high-quality pad. The blue non-repro grid is accurate and does not “ghost” through the written letters. Approx. 50 sheets. $14.95

Graph: P21, P22, P23, P72

Actual grid size

PADS

Actual grid size

Copperplate Graph: P01


SUPER SMOOTH PADS

AMPADP63. Gold Fibre Quad Pad. Recommended by Kathy Milici for her classes. Legal style 80-sheet pad with cover, micro-perfed. Smooth, white, 20lb paper. Front is a grid (4sq/in), back is narrow ruled, both

in green ink. Pad: 8.5"x11.75" Sheets: 8.5"x10⅞". $6.75. JNB $4.99 Michael Clark likes its smooth, non-bleeding surface with both walnut and sumi inks and thinks the paper is “absolutely wonderful.”

CLAIREFONTAINE. Highly recommended by Michael Sull and others for pointed pen work. Purchase the lined pad for Spencerian practice & correspon-dence, the blank one for flourishing. “Absolutely fantas-tic surface. You just want to write on it!” – Michael Sull

P36. Clairefontaine Writing Pad. Triomphe. Extra white. 23lb vellum finish paper. Pad of 50 sheets. 8.25"x11.75". Blank. From France. $9.00 2/$8.50ea. 10/$8.00ea.P35. Clairefontaine Pad. Staple-bound, micro- perforated at top. 24lb, neutral pH, crisp white paper. Ruled with pale violet lines! Pad of 80 sheets, 8.25"x11.75". From France. $11.00 2/$10.50ea. 5/$10.00ea. 10/$9.50ea.

PA37. Clairefontaine Paper A4. Blank. Pack of 100 sheets. 8.25"x11.75". $12.00P38. Clairefontaine GRAPH Pad. 8.5"x11.75".80 sheets. $11.00

MARUMAN P64. Maruman Mnemosyne Imagination Pad. A4 Size. 8.3"x11.7". 70 sheets. Delightfully smooth paper. Super for pointed pen

work. A favorite of Heather Held: “I can’t recommend it highly enough! Everyone who tries the paper loves it.” Specify blank or 5x5mm graph. $15.95 2/$14.95 each

RHODIA PADS Highly recommended for pointed pen work. Non-bleeding, bright white, smooth satin finish, 80gsm (22lb), acid-free, pH neutral paper. All are micro-perforated to provide a clean edge when you tear out the sheet. Lines and graphs are printed in purple ink. 80 sheets per pad. Dimensions are for the sheet size

(not the overall pad size).

[NEW] P74. Rhodia Pad 4.25"x6". Choose from graph or lined. $4.00 [NEW] P75. Rhodia Dot Pad. Orange cover. 5sq/inch (5x5mm). 8.25"x11". $9.00P53. Rhodia Blank Pad. Unlined. Black cover. 8.25"x11.5". $10.00P54. Rhodia Lined Pad. Lines spaced 5/16" (8mm). Black cover. 8.25"x11". $10.50Rhodia Graph Pad. Orange cover. 5sq/inch (5x5mm).P55. 8.25"x11". $9.00 P56. 16.5"x11.75". $16.00

TRANSLUCENT PADSP41. Beinfang Graphics 360. 100% Rag Layout Pad. Ink flows smoothly but keeps sharp edge. White sheet with good translucency. Recommended by Peter Thornton. Similar to Cotton Comp & Canson Pro Marker. 50 Sheets. 9"x12". $12.78 11"x14". $17.56 14"x17". $24.89

Boris Layout Pad. Bright White Marker Layout Pad (#37). A smooth, translucent sheet that is highly recommended. No bleeding or feathering. Popular for beginning classes. Our most popular pad. P09-50. 50 sheets P09-100. 100 sheets9"x12" $10.44 JNB $8.87 $17.02 JNB $14.4711"x14" $14.58 JNB $12.39 $23.68 JNB $20.1314"x17" $19.79 JNB $16.82 $33.51 JNB $28.48P32. Canson Pro-Layout Marker Pad. A bright white, 18lb, marker layout pad. 50 sheets. Very smooth surface. Worth the price. Black guidelines under the sheet are eas-ily seen even without a light table. Michael Sull’s favorite pad for reproduction work. His recommendation is echoed by others: “Absolutely wonderful.” “A great pad.” 9"x12". $13.75. JNB $13.1711"x14". $18.85. JNB $17.6914"x17". $26.15. JNB $24.31P45. Canson Vidalon Translucent Vellum Pad. 50 sheets. 9"x12". $25.55. JNB $24.13 11"x14". $32.50. JNB $30.40P39. Cotton Comp. From Borden & Riley. 100% Rag Marker Layout Pad. Smooth finish. Takes ink without bleeding or feathering. A step up from the regular Marker Layout. 50 sheets. A Sheila Waters favorite for layouts. 9"x12". $12.46. JNB $9.9711"x14". $17.02. JNB $13.6214"x17". $23.07. JNB $18.46

TRACING PADSP43. Tracing Paper Pad. 25lb, 50 sheets (Borden & Riley #41 Parchment Tracing).9"x12". $7.95. JNB $6.7611"x14". $10.44. JNB $8.87 14"x17". $14.53. JNB $12.35P44. Tracing Vellum Pad. 55lb, 50 sheets (Borden & Riley #90 Vellum Sheer Trace). Heavier, yet easier to see through than tracing paper. Similar to Canson Vidalon Vellum. Sheila Waters recommends tracing vellum for fine, detailed work. 9"x12". $20.04. JNB $17.0311"x14". $27.24. JNB $23.15

COLORED PAPER/PADS CANFORD PAPER. Recommended by Brian Walker as ideal for pointed pen work. Try white or metallic ink on the rich, dark colors. Great for papercraft projects, too. Smooth finish, acid-free.

P47. Canford Color Pad. 32 sheets: 4 each of violet, red, black, deep green, dark blue, orange, navy, & white. 8.3"x11.7". Retail $18.55. JNB $16.70

P46. Canford Black Pad. 30 sheets. 8.3"x11.7". Retail $18.55. JNB $16.70

P58. Black Artagain Drawing Paper Pad. Acid-free, medium weight, and lightly textured. Works for the “Bleach & Pastels” technique described in Art Exposé. From Strathmore. 24 sheets. 9"x12". $9.29. JNB $8.96 12"x18". $15.89. JNB $15.17

Actual grid size

P63

JNB Good Drawing Paper. This inexpensive drawing paper is great

with calligraphy ink and other liquid media. There is no feathering or bleeding – even with Noodler’s fountain pen ink. It works well for paste paper too. Available in unpadded packs. PA06. 9"x12". 100 sheets. $9.95 PS06. 18"x24". 100 sheets. $35.00

PS100. Drafting Film Polyester Matte 2 Sides. 004" thick, 24"x36". Translucent, polyester-based film with a matte drawing surface on both sides. Accepts ink, pencil, and colored pencil and erases cleanly. Anti-static. Used in Denis Brown’s classes. $6.50 per sheet


ERASERS For erasing pencil lines except as noted

Pentel Clic Erasers. Click to advance or retract.

E10. Pentel Hyperaser. Great for erasing ink. $11.66

E11. Refill Pentel Hyperaser. $3.95 2/$3.75ea. 5/$3.55ea. 10/$3.30ea.

E15. Black Pentel Clic Eraser. For erasing ink on black paper. $11.35

E16. Black Pentel Clic Refill. $3.75E17. Pentel Pro Clic Eraser. For erasing pencil. $8.96 E18. Pentel Pro Clic Refill. $2.95

E22. Tombow Mono Zero Eraser. Sleek, high quality eraser for precision work. Specify Round or Rectangular eraser. $4.49 each E23. Tombow Refill. White vinyl. Specify Round or Rectangular eraser. $1.99

E27. Perfection Ink Eraser.

Highly recommended by Harvest Crittenden for erasing ink: “They work great on vellum.” $3.25

E12. Peel-Off Magic Rub Eraser. Great for tight places. For erasing pencil lines. $1.55E08. Factis Black Eraser. For erasing pencil lines on black papers. Does not leave marks. $1.05ea Box of 18/$16.02

E09. Kneaded Eraser. $1.10ea. Box of 12/$11.04

S86. Magic Rub Eraser. White plastic. For erasing pencil guidelines. Nonabrasive. $1.10

E13. Staedtler Mars White Plastic Eraser. Small. $1.60ea.

Box of 12/$17.40

GUIDELINES / LINERSPre-ruled guidelines save time – no guidelines to draw and none to erase. For practice paper and other thinner sheets, guidelines on paper work well. Thicker or colored paper will require a light box and guidelines on clear material. Most of our guidelines consist of sheets of equally spaced lines.

GL06. Envelope Guidelines / Letterlines. Slip these guidelines into your envelopes. Two sets of lines (large, small), 7" wide x 5.25" long. Printed on clear plastic. Includes an envelope template for making your own envelopes using gift wrap or other paper AND an addressing guide with tips and creative ideas, along with etiquette for addressing envelopes. $14.50

GL07-S6. Set of 6 Guidelines. A set of six different printed guidelines on a translucent sheet (Fine, Medium, Broad, B2, B3, B4). 8.5"x11". Each guideline sheet has a set of equally spaced lines. Can be cut to fit in envelopes. $4.95 (This product has changed and is no longer on clear film.)

S805. Linex Lining Guide. $6.95. Limited stock.

S91. Ames Lettering Guide. $3.95

RULERS

S821. Linex Super Ruler. Highly recommended by Reggie Ezell. Precision divided in mm & inches. Non-skid strips raise edges slightly for ruling while holding firmly to paper. Imported from Europe. $14.50

S871. Clear Plastic Grid Ruler with Metal Cutting Edge Heavy-duty transparent

plastic ruler. One edge is beveled for drawing lines, the other has a stainless steel edge for easy cutting. Useful for both light and dark papers. Includes centering scale. Ruler is graduated in 16ths of an inch. Recommended by Annie Cicale. 12". $6.50 18". $10.25

S798. C-Thru Graph Ruler. 8sq/inch grid, beveled edge, clear. 2"x12". $3.25S425. 18" Centering Ruler. Clear plastic. $6.75Stainless Steel Ruler. Flexible, cork back. S270. 12". $3.89 S271. 18". $5.89S574. 12" Wood Ruler with Metal Edge. $2.00

S730. Parallel Glider. Similar to the Rolling ruler,

but sturdier. 10" length. Specify inches or metric. $28.85. JNB $27.41S385. 12" Rolling Ruler. For ruling lines. $10.75

E06. Pentel Clic Eraser. Cylindrical, white eraser. 5" in a pen-style holder with grip. $2.25

E10 E15 E17

E06

E12

E08

E13

S821

E22Rectangle

Round

S798

S730

S871

See page 29 for Drawing Boards. See page 41 for graphite pencils & fine tip markers, page 47 for colored pencils, and page 29 for Blackwing Pencils.

SLIDER WRITERS937. SliderWriter Laser Liner. $67.49 This amazing tool eliminates the need to draw guidelines by projecting a line using

a low-energy laser. No more erasing pencil lines from envelopes! Use the built-in ruler on the right or 3/4" guide on the left to easily space your lines – or tape on your own custom guide. Included are two large rubber bands that allow simple placement of vertical margins. Especially useful for dark or lined envelopes that are too opaque to use a light box and master guidelines. Note that only one line is projected and will only provide a baseline for your writing. The price includes delivery for USA48. (For AK, HI, & PR use code S937-AK/HI/PR, $72.49). NOTE: The usual shipping fees apply to the rest of your order. This item ships separately from the other items in your order.

E29. Moo White Vinyl Eraser. $2.99. JNB $2.69E28. Moo Carve Block. 3" x 4" x .5". A favorite of Carol DuBosch for carving rubber stamps. $3.99


EASEL TOTE / PORTFOLIOUse this soft-sided port-folio to carry your easel, paper pads, or drawing/lap boards to classes and workshops. Waterproof fabric. Can be folded for storage or travel. Carry-ing handle, full-length zipper, and an adjustable shoulder strap. Made in the USA.

S899. Easel Tote, 20"x26." $19.95S900. Easel Tote with Pocket, 18"x24." Full-length outside pocket, 8"-height. $34.95

T-SQUARE / SET SQUARE

S753. C-Thru Clear T-Square. Calibrated one edge in inches, the other metric. 12". $2.75 18". $5.25Wooden T-Square with Acrylic Edge. S623. 18". $14.50 S692. 24". $16.50S739. Stainless Steel T-Square. 18". $26.95. JNB $24.26 24". $32.65. JNB $29.39

S753

DRAWING BOARDSAirlite Drawing Board. A high quality, lightweight drawing board with a smooth hardwood surface on both sides and two metal edges for use with a T-square. Use flat, with an easel, or as a lapboard. Made in the USA. S690. 18" x 24". $30.99 S697. 20" x 26". $35.99

LIGHT PADS / BOXESS762. Artograph

LightPad. Slim, lightweight and brightly lit with cool LED

technology, this light box is truly portable.

Provides you with up to 30,000 hours of maintenance-free creative

brilliance. The sleek design has a metal frame and fully flat top surface. Comes with a soft protective sleeve. Sizes are illumination area. 6"x9". $104.99. SALE $92.00 9"x12". $157.00. SALE $130.00 12"x17". $259.99. SALE $230.00 17"x24". $364.00. SALE $325.00

S156-SS156-L

S752

S762

EASELSCalligraphy Easels. Lightweight, portable easel designed for a table or desk. Folds flat to 1.5" thick for easy carrying. Adjustable to 7 different angles. Can be used as a light table.S156-L. Large. 23.5" wide, 17.75" high. $37.95S156-S. Small. 16"wide, 19" high. $34.95Frosted plexiglass for easels. 1/8" thick.S160-L. Large Plexi. $13.95S160-S. Small Plexi. $9.95

S752. Plexi Tabletop Easel. This sturdy frosted plexi easel sits on your table and provides a slanted surface for writing. The lip-free lower edge allows free arm movement. Slide a short fluorescent light fixture under the 3/8"-thick plexi and you have a slanted light box. Three soft bumpers on the un-derside of the lower edge keep the nearly 24"-wide easel in place. This ingenious design by calligrapher Kaye Hanna is one piece of shaped plexi. Easy to transport and set up. 23.75"x16.25". Back is 3.75" high. USA. Light fixture not included. $78.00. JNB $66.30

Purple

S900

Silver Black

S939. Wafer Lightbox. Similar to the Artograph Lightpad, but even

thinner – the Wafer Lightbox is only 3/8" thick. The lighted area measures a full 9"x12.5" or 12.5"x17", with the frame the same level as the lighted surface. The top and left side edges

of the frame have a built-in ruler marked in both inches and centimeters. The Wafer’s LED illumination is dimmable, provides an even spread of light from edge to edge, and is very low heat. Uses an AC adaptor (included). From Daylight. Choose from two sizes: 9"x12.5" lighted area (total size 10.5"x14"). $149.99 12.5"x17" lighted area (total size 14"x19"). $249.99

N142. Empty Zebra Nib Box. We’ve had several requests for this small, clear, plastic box. Holds 4-8 Chisel Nibs or 9+ pointed nibs. 1-3/4"x7/8"x7/16". $1.00ea. 5/.90ea. 10/.85ea. 20/.75ea.(Nibs sold separately)

NIB SHAPING / SHARPENING S106. Crocus Cloth. $1.50 S107. Polishing Paper $2.50 Both of the above are used in the final smoothing of a broad edge nib. S115. Hard (Black) Arkansas Stone. For sharpening nibs. Instructions included. $25.95. JNB $24.65 S657. 10x Chrome Plated Magnifier. $20.25

PL11. Palamino Blackwing Pencil. 12 pack. Excep-tionally smooth writing. A hit at recent conferences. Adjustable eraser. $21.95PL12. Blackwing Eraser Refills. 10 pack. $2.95PL13. Blackwing Long Point Pencil Sharpener. Comes with two spare blades. $7.95


N15. Mitchell Witch Pens. Square-cornered, but with a rolled over writing edge that allows pen to glide over rough surfaces. Works well on grained or coarse paper. Pen is a complete unit of nib, reservoir, and holder. Sizes: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4. $4.95 each N15-S5. Set of 5. List $26.75. $19.85

See page 29 for Nib Sharpening / Shaping materials.

NIBSThe standard nibs for broad edge pen work are: Tape, Brause, Mitchell Round Hand, and Speedball. All will work well. Best quality: BRAUSE. Most flexible: MITCHELL.

Hiro Tape Nibs Tape Nibs. More flexible than Brause nibs, stiffer than Mitchell, takes to the ink better when new.

Reservoir on top. Right Hand sizes only: .5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4mm. Oblique cut. A good nib for classes & beginners. N01. Individual nibs. Specify size. List $1.25. $1.06 10+ asst. $.93 each 100+ asst. $.89 each N01-S7. Set of 7. List $8.75. $6.50

Tachikawa NibsN114. Tachikawa Nibs. Chrome plated

nibs from Japan. Long lasting, sharp, and smooth writing. Specify 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 mm. $4.10 each N114-S. Set of 5. $19.95

Speedball Nibs

N09. Speedball Nibs. American nibs. Sizes: C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6. C-0 is largest, C-6 is smallest. Best in larger sizes. C-2, C-3, & C-4 are popular for beginners’ classes. N09. Individual nibs. $2.29 N09-S6. Set of 6 (C-0/C-5). $11.99

Speedball Left-hand Nibs. Sizes: LC-0, LC-1, LC-2, LC-3, LC-4. N10. Individual nibs. $2.29 N10-S5. Set of 5. $11.99

N16. Speedball B Series.

Specify size: B0, B0.5, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B5.5, B6. $2.29ea. N16-S6. Set of 6 (B0-B5, no B0.5 or B6). $11.99

.5 .75 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 4 5 mm

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

0 1 2 3 4 5

N04. Mitchell Rexel Round Hand Nibs. Flexible nibs from England without reservoirs (see below). Straight-cut. Sizes 0(3.3mm), 1(3mm), 1-1/2(2.5mm), 2(2.3mm), 2-1/2(1.8mm), 3(1.4mm), 3-1/2(1mm), 4(0.9mm), 5(.75mm), 6(.6mm). Though they say round hand, these nibs are very suit-able for all broad edge alphabets. Beginners may have some trouble with the flexibility. N04. Individual nibs. Specify size. List $1.45. $.85 10 or more assorted Mitchell: $.75 each Gross (144) (same size): $86.40 N04-S10A. Set of 10 with 2 reservoirs. $8.60 N04-S10B. Set of 10 with 10 reservoirs. $12.95

Mitchell Left-hand Nibs. N05. Individual nibs. List $1.45. $1.00 10 or more assorted LH Mitchell: $.90 each N05-S10A. Set of 10 with 2 reservoirs. $10.50 N05-S10B. Set of 10 with 10 reservoirs. $13.50

N07. Mitchell Slip on Reservoirs. These slide on under the nib. You may need to adjust them slightly, but this is no problem as the metal bends easily.

$1.15. JNB $.62 10/$.56 each Gross box (144). $53.28

Manuscript / Rond / ChronicleN19. Manuscript Round Hand. These nibs are similar

to Mitchell Rexel Round Hand but a bit stiffer. Bronze. Sizes: 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6. $.75 each 10/$.65ea. 100/$.60ea. Also called Hiro Rond & Chronicle. N19-S10. Set of 10. $6.00

Scroll Pens

No. 0 (3.3mm)

No. 3 (1.4mm)

No. 3.5 (1mm)

No. 4 (0.9mm)

No. 5 (0.75mm)

No. 6 (0.6mm)

No. 1 (3mm)

No. 1.5 (2.5mm)

No. 2 (2.3mm)

No. 2.5 (1.8mm)

Mitchell Round Hand Nibs

#10

#40 #50 #60

#20 #30

N11. Scroll Pens. A dip pen that writes a double line. Mitchell (Rexel). No reservoir. Specify 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60. List $3.55. $3.15 each N11-S6. Set of 6. $16.95

Witch Pens

No.1 No. 2 No. 2.5 No. 3

N15. No. 3

N11

N149. Speedball A Series. Squared-tip. Specify: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5. $2.29 eachN149-S6. Set of 6 (A0-A5). $11.99

Brause Nibs Brause Nibs. Stiffer nibs with reservoir on top. Oblique-cut. Sizes: .5, .75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5 mm. High-quality nibs from Germany. If you have a heavy hand, these

nibs will work well. N02. Individual nibs. Specify size. $2.19. JNB $2.00 10+ asst. $1.90ea. 50+ asst. $1.85ea. N02-S9. Set of 9. $19.71. JNB $17.58

N06. Brause Left-hand Nibs. Hand-ground to left oblique. $3.50ea. 10+ asst. $3.05ea. N06-S9. Left-hand set of 9. $31.50. JNB $29.30

N130. Brause Ornament Nib. These have a round tip similar to the Speedball B Series. Specify .5, 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5mm. $2.00 N130-S5. Brause Ornament Nib Set of 5. $9.50


N30. Folded Ruling Pen. This innovative lettering tool has been popular

since it was intro-duced in 1995. Use it to produce tight “brush lettering” with a pen or for wild, fun, expressive lettering. These are the originals made by Matthew Coffin

Automatic Pens. These poster pens are made of a non-rust nickel silver with a plastic handle. They produce very thin thins. Use them with the tooth blade uppermost. Clean with warm water after use. A new pen should be filled and worked gently on paper until the color (ink) flows. Any scratchiness will soon wear off with use.

N27. Automatic Pens. Sizes: 1 (1/16"), 2 (1/8"), 3 (3/16"), 3A (1/4"), 4 (5/16"), 4A (3/8"), 5 (1/2"), 6 (3/4"), 6A (1"). $12.50 eachN27-S6. Set of 6 pens. $75.00. JNB $72.50 (sizes 1, 2, 3 or 3A, 4, 5, 6 or 6A)

N27-SCROLL. Scroll Automatic Pens Specify: #7, #8, #9, #10. $12.50 each Thomas Hoyer using the Haff

ruling pen. www.callitype.com

N33. Haff Ruling Pen. Thomas Hoyer uses this fine-crafted, traditional ruling pen for expressive lettering. 5" nickel- plated, tool steel alloy. From Germany. $22.50

N22. Ruling Pen. Julian Waters, Gottfried

Pott, & many others

are using ruling pens to produce

expressive letters. This ruling pen is designed specifically for lettering. You

AUTOMATIC PENS

N33

RULING / FOLDED PENS TIM’S FOLDED PENS N148. Tim’s Folded Pen. Each one of these pens is a versatile marking tool and a beautiful, handcrafted object. Recycled metal cans are cut, hammered, and formed into the folded nib and combined with a turned hardwood handle and a bit of thin-walled brass pipe. These are truly instruments for expressive writing and draw-ing. The line width varies with the angle of the pen to the paper. Each unique pen is also a lesson in sustainability. To select your pen, search N148 at www.johnnealbooks.com, then click on the picture to see the current selection of pens. The drop-down menu will list the pens that are still available (pens not listed in the drop-down menu have been sold). $38.00 each 2/$36.20 each

N148

shown at 50% actual size

& highly praised by Carl Rohrs & Peter Thornton as superior to others that are available. $16.50

vary the line width by tilting the pen. Wood handle with brass collar & writing unit. $47.00

N155. Luthis Pens. Folded metal pens for expressive writing and formal calligraphy.

The tips are aluminum; the handles are unfinished wood. Approximately 6" long. Each style writes differ-ently. From Argentina; the pens are labeled with their Spanish names. $16.95 each. Intro. Price $15.95ea.

Butterfly (Mariposa). Has two writing edges.

Moth (Polillita). A smaller version of Butterfly.

Fan (Abanico). The writing edge curve is similar to a standard folded pen or calligraphy ruling pen.

Dragonfly (Libélula). The writing edge has a unique curve that allows you to change writing styles quickly. Carol DuBosch’s favorite of the five.

N155-S4. Luthis Pens set of 4. One each of Butterfly, Moth, Fan, and Dragonfly. $59.80

Moth XXL (Polilla XXL). This is a larger version of the Moth (Polillita). $18.95. Introductory Price $17.83

Butterfly

Moth

Fan

Dragonfly

Moth XXL

N155

Luthis Flat Pens. Chisel-edged pens in wider sizes. The nibs

are made from repurposed aluminum litho plates, and the handle is a simple dowel. They write similar to Automatic Pens, but they are a bit more flexible.

N156. Luthis Flat Pens. Specify size: #3 (5mm), #4(7mm), #5 (11mm), #5a (15mm), #6 (20mm), #6a(25mm). $10.95 eachN156-S6. Set of 6 pens (3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 6a). $58.95

N156. Luthis Flat Pen XXL (60mm). A very wide, chisel-edged pen. This pen has a thicker handle than the smaller Luthis Flat Pens. Specify XXL size. $16.95

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PENHOLDERSNatural

Brown

Black

H105. Cork Tip Holder. Very similar to the popular Koh-i-noor 127N. Scribes like the

comfortable cushion of the cork, and the grip is thicker than standard wood penholders. Many calligraphers find this kind of holder a pleasure to use. Standard metal nib gripper. $5.50 each. JNB $5.10 each 3/$4.98 each

H105-S. Cork Tip Holder Set of 3. One of each color. $16.50. JNB $14.94

H63. Marbled Pen Holder. Beautiful penholders in gold & black, silver & black, gold with multicolor, and the newest: multicolor (with swirls of red, blue, green, and yellow). Approx 5⁄16" diameter at the nib end and 67⁄8" long. Standard metal nib gripper. $3.49ea. JNB $2.97ea.

H63-S. Marbled Metallic Penholders, Set of 3. One of each (no colored multicolor). $10.47. JNB $8.91

H104. Standard Pen Holders. These tapered wooden penholders from Germany are the

same size as our popular Mahogany penholders (H62) and the Marbled ones above. Approx 5⁄16" diameter at the nib end and 67⁄8" long. Standard metal nib gripper. Choose: Natural (beech wood), Brown, Black, Red Stain, Green Stain, Yellow Stain, Blue Stain. $3.49ea. JNB $3.19ea H104-S. Set of 3 Standard Holders. One each of Black, Brown, Natural. $10.47. JNB $8.50 H104-SC. Set of 4 Stained Standard Holders. One each of Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue. $13.96. JNB $11.33

Black

Mahogany

H106. Artist Penholder. This sleek metal and wood penholder from Germany

has a tapered metal grip area. Different from the cork holders, this taper provides the thinnest diameter close to the nib. It also has a three-faceted grip area away from the tip and in the wood, which works if you want to hold your pen more like you might hold a brush. This holder is longer than most (8") and uses the standard metal nib gripper. Choice of Mahogany or Black. $10.95 each

Pink

Red

Blue

Dark Purple

Black

Turquoise

Orange

H111. Colored Pen Holders. These painted wood holders have the same tapered shape as

our popular Mahogany Wood Holders and use the standard metal nib gripper. Choose color. $3.49 each. JNB $2.50 each

Natural

Nut Brown

H112. Wooden Pen Holders. Standard shape, size, nib gripper. Available in Natural

or stained Nut Brown. Retail $2.99. JNB $2.50 each

Nib sold separately.

H37. Carol’s Penholder. Carol DuBosch designed this simple and inexpensive penholder. $1.00 each 6/$.95ea.

Black & Silver

Gold & Multicolor

Gold & Black

Multicolor

Natural

Brown

Black

Yellow

Blue

Green

Red

N200. Classic Nib Tin. Leonardt Pen Company,

Birmingham, England. 2.25"x1.5". $2.95 3/$2.50ea.

S231. Pen & Holder Bin. A thin case of unbreakable clear plastic with

four compartments for nibs and one for holders. 7"x3.5"x1.25". $8.85

N28. Automatic Pen 5-line. Designed to produce lines for sheet mu-sic, calligraphers use it to produce light, five stroked letters. Easier to use than the Brause 5-Line music nib. $12.50

N39. Brause 5 Line Music Nib. Width of whole nib is 13/16". List $3.60. JNB $3.24

N28

Actual size

N13. Hiro Poster Nibs. Use these for large writing. Fit in most standard holders.

Sizes: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15 mm. $2.45 each N13-S6. Hiro Poster Nib Set.

All 6 nibs. $14.70. JNB $13.50

N21. Suede Pens. Made of metal and ultrasuede. They will hold and deliver ink to vertical surfaces without danger of spills. Can create a drybrush effect. They are fun to write with. Specify: 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4". $19.95 each

SUEDE PENS

See page 29 for N142. Empty Zebra Nib Box.

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H90

H89

H88

S788. Pen-Pencil-

Marker Box. Use this flat, hinged, clear

plastic box for gel pens, colored pencils, markers,

penholders, and similar items. 8.5"x4"x1". Made in Israel. $3.95

H32. Brause Double Nib Holder. All wood holder that accepts a nib at each end. No metal parts to rust. 6-sided staff. $5.50

Cork finger grip holders. Interior metal collar & grippers. H38. Koh-I-Noor 127N. Cork tip, black wood. $5.70 H99. General Pencil. Plain wood color. $5.49

H39. Double Nib Holder. You can insert a nib in each end of this short holder. A smooth cylinder, not faceted. Interior metal collar, metal grippers. 4.75". $1.70H69. Speedball Plastic Holder. An all-plastic holder (black) with an hourglass shape. $1.55

H77. Ergonomic. Shaped to reduce fatigue and dis-comfort. Blond wood. $6.00

H46. Grey Plastic Holder. Lightweight grey plastic (Caran D’Ache 114) holder. We had tried for years to stock these holders. They come all the way from Swit-zerland! They are usually a sell out at local workshops. $3.25 10/$3.00ea.

H87. Koh-I-Noor 130 N. Black. $4.25H49. Universal Penholder. Made of a clear plastic rod with a soft plastic sleeve to hold the nib. The soft sleeve also acts as a cushioned finger grip. No metal parts to rust, easy to clean, and very lightweight. Works with any nib except crowquills. $2.85

H83. Mitchell Holder #53. Triangular shape, plastic. For Mitchell Roundhand and similar nibs. $4.25

Turned Wood Straight Penholders. These beautiful wood holders come in four styles (Zanerian not shown). Each has the standard metal nib-gripper and an overall length of 6.5-6.75". Three are especially light in the hand (Ebony has a bit more heft).

H113. Turned Wood Penholders. Choose: Ornamental, with intricate turnings inspired by those on the Century Penholders; color of these holders varies. Tapered, with a nicely tapered classic shape; all these are the same dark brown/black color. Ebony, made of a dark, ebony-like wood and with a different intricate turning on the staff. Zanerian, with a slimly tapering shaft and a teardrop finial (not shown). $14.95. SALE $12.95 12 or more $12.00 each (same or assorted).

H62. Mahogany Pen Holder. Straight wood pen holder. $3.49

Tapered

Ornamental

Ebony H113

Natural

Purple

Teal

Rose

H116

H116. Tachikawa Colored Pen Holders. These all-wood holders are very light in the hand, and they work with Brause, Mitchell, Speedball, and Tachikawa broad-edged nibs as well as Gillott 303, Principal EF, Nikko G, and similar pointed nibs. 4¾" in length. $3.50 each

H89. Tachikawa T40 (Multi) Pen Holder. High quality, lightweight, varnished wood penholder. Plastic collar holds the broad-edged nibs securely (except Brause Nibs). At about ½" thick, it’s thicker than most holders and may reduce fatigue. Soft rubber grip ¼" back from end of holder. No metal parts to rust. 5¾" long. From Japan. $8.50

H88. Tachikawa T25 Pen Holder. High quality, lightweight, varnished wood penholder. Plastic collar holds the broad-edged nibs securely (except Brause Nibs). At a bit less than ½" thick, it’s thicker than many holders. No metal parts to rust. 5" long. From Japan. $4.99

H90. Comic Penholder. Extremely lightweight, this all- plastic holder has no metal parts to rust and no wooden parts to crack! Uses a plastic collar to hold broad-edged nibs securely (except Brause Nibs). Black. 7/16" thick, 5" long. From Korea. $2.50 each 6/$2.25ea. 12/$1.89ea.

JAPANESE HOLDERS

H32 H38 H39 H69 H77 H46 H87 H49 H83MORE PENHOLDERS

H65. Speedball Colored Holders are no longer available.

See page 57 for small holders, pages 56-57 for Oblique Holders. See previous page for more holders.

See page 47 for pen cases / roll-ups.

H78. Thick Wood Pen Holder. These short, turned hardwood penholders have a thicker grip. If you or your students have arthritis or joint problems, you may find these thicker pen holders easier to use. Some calligra-phers also just like a thicker pen holder. Wood color will vary and there will be some variation in shape. Approx 5" length. $16.50

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Lamy Calligraphy Pen Designed for both form and function, these classy calligraphy fountain pens from Germany are a joy to use. The writing end has two facets that fit your fingers and the ink flows well. All have a window to check for low ink level, but the clear one, with its see-through design and chrome accents, is my favorite. I love having a Bauhaus-inspired pen to create Renaissance and medieval letters! The satin gray is more formal. The black long-staff pen comes with red accents.

FP97. Lamy Joy Calligra-phy Set. One barrel & cap with interchangeable 1.1, 1.5, & 1.9mm nibs, black cartridges. Comes in a tin. Set does not include con-verter, but we include one with your order. $88.00. JNB $70.20

FP86. Clear. $44.00 each FP85. Satin Gray. $54.00 each FP87. Black Long-Staff. $34.95 each

FP84. Black. $44.00 eachFP89. Lamy Converter. So you can use bottle ink. $5.50

FP88. Lamy Cartridges. Pack of 5 (long). Specify: Blue, Black, Green, Red. $4.95

shown actual size1.9mm nib.

1.5mm nib.

1.1mm nib

FP86.Clear.

FP85.Satin Gray.

FP87. Black Long Staff FP97. Lamy Joy Calligraphy Set

FOUNTAIN PENS

FP84Black

These British-made pens have been well received and compare favorably with the old Osmiroids. The smooth writing nibs give good thicks and thins.

FP90. Manuscript Calligrapher’s Deluxe Set (Tin). Black barrel in a storage tin. Six gilt nibs: F (.85mm), M (1.1mm), Broad (1.35mm), B2 (1.6mm), B3 (2.2mm), B4 (2.8mm), 4 cartridges. Specify RH or LH. $20.50FP103. Manuscript Nibs. For smooth barrel pens as in the Deluxe Set. Sizes: EF, F, M, B, B2, B3, B4, Drawing. $4.95. Scroll 4, Scroll 6. $5.95FP92. Manuscript Barrel (smooth), Cap & Converter. $5.95

FP95. Manuscript Beginner's Set. Barrel, three nibs (fine, medium, 2B), one cartridge. A good, inexpensive set for beginning classes. Specify RH or LH. Quantity discount for 3 or more. $7.95 3/$7.55 each

FP103-D. Manuscript Nibs. For faceted barrel pens as in the Beginner’s Set. Sizes: EF, F, M, B, B2, B3, B4, Drawing. $4.95. Scroll 4, Scroll 6. $5.95FP92-D. Manuscript Barrel (faceted), Cap & Converter. $5.95

FP91. Pack of 12 Cartridges for the Manuscript Calligraphy Fountain Pens. Specify Black, Sepia, or Blue. $4.95 FP91-30. 30 Black Cartridges. $9.95The short Pelikan Fountain Pen Cartridges (FP115) come in more colors and work in

Manuscript Pens. See page 43.

I119. Manuscript Calligraphy Ink. Non-waterproof ink suitable for fountain pen and dip pens. 1oz bottle. Specify color: Black, Blue, Red, Sepia. $8.25

Manuscript Calligraphy Pen

LAMY CALLIGRAPHY PEN.Specify Nib size: 1.1mm, 1.5mm, 1.9mm.

Specify Barrel Style:

FP90. Manuscript Calligrapher's Deluxe Set.

Plumix PenFP118. Pilot Plumix Fountain (Cartridge) Pen. List $9.29. JNB $8.36 3/$7.55 each An inexpensive but good calligraphy cartridge (fountain) pen. The approx 0.8mm tip gives good thicks and thins. (One size only.) Barrel is translucent with a clear grip area, so it is easy to see when you are low on ink. Choose barrel color: Black (Dark Grey), Purple, Light Blue. Each pen comes with one Black cartridge. The Plumix Pen uses Pilot Parallel Pen Cartridges.

FP118

Store cap on end of pen while you work

FP118-S3. Pilot Plumix Set of 3 Pens. One each of three different barrel colors: Black (Dark Grey), Light Blue, and Purple. List Price $27.87. SALE $22.65

“I like the Pilot Plumix pen for everyday use!” Dottie G., VA


B3124. Parallel Pen Wizardry by Brenda Broadbent. 2003. 24pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $14.95 This instructional book for the popular Parallel Pen will help you explore this very versatile calligraphy fountain pen. Has cartridge tips and tricks and instructions for using other writing fluids: inks (including acrylics), watercolor, and gouache. Includes a chart of waterproof inks that have worked well in the Parallel Pen. Writing and drawing with the pen are explored: monoline, flourishes, color blending, expressive and experimental forms, writing on fabric. Sample alphabets: Gothicized Italic (Sheila Waters), Gothic (Ward Dunham), Uncial (Gina Jonas).

NEW PARALLEL PEN SIZES FP68. Pilot Parallel Pens New Sizes. Add these additional pens to your Parallel Pen collection: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4.5mm. The new 1mm is the perfect size for addressing wedding invitations – though the thick & thin contrast is less than with a dip pen. You can use the .5mm edge of the pen for fine lines. (We have the new sizes cut down from existing pens. Pilot only makes the four original sizes.) Specify size. $14.95 eachFP68-S. Pilot Parallel Pens New Sizes, Set of 4. $54.95

1 mm 2 mm 3 mm 4.5 mm

PILOT PARALLEL PENSThe Pilot Parallel pen is extremely smooth-writing, offering crisp edges and sharp hairlines. Nib point consists of two parallel metal plates and allows for lettering in two sizes. Use the .5mm edge for sharp, monoline writing or use the broad edge for calligraphic writing. You can also produce color-blended letters by touching ink from one pen to a second pen loaded with another color. Available in eight sizes: includes one red & one black cartridge and a bladder/converter.

LEFT-HAND PARALLEL PEN SIZESFP133. Left-Hand Parallel Pens. Finally, a left-oblique Parallel Pen is available! Original Pilot Parallel pens have been ground to the proper angle for left-handers. Specify size: 1.5, 2.4, 3.8, 6.0 mm. $17.95. Introductory Price $16.95 each

RADIUS-CUTPARALLEL PEN

FP132. Radius-cut Parallel Pen. For a new writingexperience, try these free-flowing, smooth-writingcurved pens, created by a master penmaker from1.5, 2.4, 3.8, 6.0 mm Parallel Pens. Specify size. $17.95

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sFP124. Converter (Pilot). Use bottled ink in either Parallel or Plumix Pens. Twist-fill mechanism. $6.70

PILOT CARTRIDGESFP70. Pilot Pack of 12 Color Cartridges. For Parallel & Plumix Pens. One each of the colors at right. $3.95

FP69. Pilot Pack of 6 Color Cartridges. For Parallel

& Plumix Pens. All one color. Specify: Black, Blue-Black, Sepia, Violet, Blue,

Turquoise, Green, Light Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink. $2.50 each

ORIGINAL SIZES FP67. Pilot Parallel Pen. Specify size: 1.5mm, 2.4mm, 3.8mm, 6.0mm. Special Price: $10.00 eachFP67-S. Set of 4 Pens (each with 2 cartridges) and a pack of 12 cartridges (one each of 12 colors). $40.00FP67-SB. Set of 4 Pens plus Parallel Pen Wizardry Book. $54.95FP72. Parallel Pen Mega Pack. All 8 pens, 48 assorted cartridges, & the book. List $130.55. JNB $117.50

2.4 mm 3.8 mm 6.0 mm1.5 mm

3.8 mm

S382. Monoject 412. Use this plastic syringe to refill Parallel Pen cartridges with bottle ink or for filling dinky dips. Many craft and calligraphy uses. $1.75 2/$1.60 ea. 5/$1.50 ea.

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FP134. Pilot Parallel Pen Scroll Cut. A new modified Pilot Parallel Pen that allows double-stroke or Scroll writing. Choose: 2.4, 3.8, or 6.0 mm (entire width). Intro Price $16.95

SCROLL PARALLEL PENS

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FP36. Rotring Calligraphy Pen. Pen and five car-tridges. Specify size: 1.1, 1.5, 1.9, 2.3mm. $24.99FP37. Rotring Converter. A piston fill converter to allow you to use bottled ink. $6.75FP39. Rotring Cartridges (6). Black. $4.95 SAVE: 2 boxes /$3.95 each

1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3

PENTEL COLOR BRUSHFran Sloan illustrates the variety of weights and sizes of

lettering that can be done with the Pentel Color Brush.

FP57. Pentel Color Brush. Much sought after. For brush lettering. Medium. Specify color: Light Green, Turquoise, Olive Green, Steel Blue, Gray, Orange, Sepia, Purple, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Pink, Sky Blue, Pale Orange, and Yellow. $8.75. SALE $7.96 each

FP58. Pentel Refills. Specify color. $3.75 eachFP127. Pigmented Ink Pentel Color Brush. The

color brush comes with fade-proof, water-resistant pigmented ink. Black only.

(Black is less dense than the regular color brush.) Specify Fine or Medium. $8.39. SALE $7.73 each

Light Green Green Olive Green Purple Brown Sepia Gray Black Yellow

Red Blue Steel Blue Sky Blue Turquoise Orange Pink Pale Orange

FP59. Pentel Brush Fountain Pen. Carry an inked brush in your tool kit, pocket, or purse. The synthetic fiber brush tip is a bit longer than other brush fountain pens. Has a fine point and a great spring back. Highly recommended by Karen Charatan. It is a little stiffer than the Pentel Color Brush (FP57, $7.73), and therefore a little easier for beginners to control. List $19.99. JNB $17.99

FP60. Pentel Fountain Pen Cartridges. Box of 2 cartridges. Black. $3.99

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New Color Brush Sizes. Black only. FP128. Fine, Medium. $11.79. SALE $8.84 FP128. Bold. $13.49. SALE $10.11

Bold

FP129. Manuscript Master Italic Pen. This new cartridge pen has a free-flowing and smooth-writing chisel nib. Matte black, softly textured plastic body with smooth, weighted metal grip. 1.1mm nib. A second cartridge can be stored in the barrel, and the nar-row end unscrews for easy access to it. Comes in a metal tin with one cartridge. For more cartridges, see Manu-script or Pelikan cartridges. $27.95. JNB $24.73

FP38. New Rotring Calligraphy Pen Set. 1.5mm pen plus two interchange-

able nib units with caps (1.9 & 2.3mm) and a box of cartridges. $56.88. SALE $54.04

Rotring Calligraphy Pen. A sleek, longstaffed, smooth writing, and remarkably light in weight pen. The ink cartridges are a dense, matte black.

Actual Size FP120. Standard Flex Pen, Clear

FP125. Ahab Flex Pen, Black

Noodler’s Flex Pen. This flexible nib fountain pen produces reasonable thicks and thins from pressure. Use it for larger writing and expressive handwriting. Not suitable for smaller Ornamental Scripts because the nib can’t produce the fine hairlines. Specify Black or Clear barrel. Two barrel styles available. FP120. Standard Flex Pen. $16.50 FP125. Ahab Flex Pen. $23.50

FP130. Noodler’s Brush Fountain Pen. Has a built-in,

twist-fill mechanism so you can fill the pen with bottled ink. Try any of the Noodler’s colors or other inks for fountain pens. Specify Black or Clear barrel. $20.00

FP130. Actual size

NOODLER'S FLEX PENS


B3959. Script Lettering and Design: Anywhere, Anytime, and on Anything by Linda Schneider. 8.5"x11". $35.00 Available Spring 2016, perhaps sooner. Order now and we will notify you when the book is available.

Don’t limit your script repertoire. Like the pointed pen, the pointed brush makes a

wider stroke with pressure. In this instructional manual, Linda Schneider shows how you can write Spencerian and Copperplate with a pointed brush marker (or a brush). Create beautiful and colorful script letters anywhere, anytime without having to deal with liquid ink. One section covers brush-written ornamen-tal flourishes. Linda’s favorite brush markers for script are the Pitt Brush Pen and the Pentel Sign Pen.

M43. Pitt Brush Lettering Pens. Pigmented, acid-free. Colors rated for lightfastness, just like your tubes of gouache and watercolor. They dry waterproof, so you can letter over them without bleeding. $3.50 each See johnnealbooks.com for full color list.

M43-LS. Linda’s Pitt Brush Pen Set. One each of Linda’s favorite five colors: Warm Grey I (270), Chromium Green Opaque (174), Red Pale Geranium Lake (121), Orange Glaze (113) and Smalt (Sky) Blue (146). The grey makes great shadow strokes for your colorful letters, $17.50. SALE $15.93M43-LS2. Linda’s Pitt Brush Pen Set 2. One each of five more of Linda’s favorites: Green Gold (268), a beautiful ochre gold; Sanquine (188), a deep rich orange; May Green (170); Crimson (134); and Phthalo Blue (110). Linda: “I find myself using this combination of markers a lot with the Warm Grey I (270). They are earthy jewel tones; elegant but not flashy.” Set does not include Warm Grey. $17.50. SALE $15.93

Dark Naples Ochre #184 (M99 only)

Green Gold #268

Orange Glaze #113

Sanguine #188

Deep Scarlet Red #219

Pale Geranium Lake #121

Pink Madder Lake #129

Crimson #134

Phthalo Blue #110

Cobalt Blue #143

Smalt (Sky) Blue # 146

May Green #170

Chrome Green Opaque #174

Warm Grey I #270

BRUSH MARKERS Now available in multiple colors! New lower price! M97. Pentel Sign Pen Brush-tip Marker. This pen’s brush-like tip is great for quick, fun writing. Dye-based ink, waterproof

when dry. Linda Schneider uses it for pointed pen scripts such as Copperplate and Spencerian. She recommends this brush marker for writing pointed pen script in the many situations where a nib and ink are not practical. This brush is easy-to-carry in purse or pocket, and you can get a similar calligraphic line as with a nib. Now you can write script anywhere, anytime, anyplace! Choose from 12 colors (NEW colors in bold): Black, Brown, Ochre, Gray, Violet, Blue, Sky Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink, and Red. $2.99 each

M97-S12. Set of 12 Pentel Sign Pen Brush-Tip Markers. One of each color. $35.88. SALE $29.90

ZIG

M87

M87. Zig Scroll & Brush Markers. One end is a scroll

tip and the other a brush tip. Pigmented ink, acid-free, waterproof. Scroll nib has a total width of approx 4mm. Choose Color: Pure Black, Pure Green, Pure Red, Baby Blue, English Lavender, Hunter Green, Platinum, Pure Brown, Pure Blue, Pure Pink, Pure Orange, Pure Violet, Pure Yellow, Spring Green, Steel Grey, Summer Sun, Rose. $3.25 each 4/$2.85ea.

M108. Zig Wink of

Stella Glitter Brush Pen. Add a bit of sparkle to your writing with the new Wink of Stella brush-tip marker. Specify color: Black, Gold, Silver, Clear. $6.49 each

B4016. Fabulous Flowers by Fritzi Harry. 2014. 30pp. 8.5"x5.5". Spiralbound $20.00

This is a

primer on making simple images of flowers with brush markers, using ten simple strokes to create petals, stems, and leaves. You make delightful floral designs by press-ing, rolling, flicking, and dotting with your marker. Full-color throughout.

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M110. Bimoji Brush Pen. A firm, felt-tip brush marker with a nice spring. Also called Bimoji Fude Pen (fude is Japanese for brush). Pigmented, waterproof when dry. Black only. Highly recommended. Specify brush-tip size:Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Large. $3.49 each

FP139. Kuretake Brush Writer II. Similar to the Pentel Color Brush, this brush pen has a true brush writing tip of synthetic fibers. Pigmented ink. Mixing White. $8.25

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CHISEL EDGE MARKERSMarkers are fun and they are easy to use!

M02.

M02. Marvy Calligraphy Markers. Similar to the Elegant Writers, but a little less expensive. The 5mm is particularly good – a wet ink flow and nicely thin thins. Black. Specify size: 2.0, 3.5, 5.0mm. $1.95 each. Box of 12/$22.92

M06. Zig Waterproof Marker. Pigmented waterproof ink. 2.0 & 5.0mm on each pen. Now called Memory System Calligraphy Marker. $3.50. JNB $3.15 each

Specify Color:

10 Black20 Red30 Blue 40 Green80 Violet

M06-S8. Zig Waterproof Markers Set of 8. Plastic Case. Includes: Pure Red, Pure Blue, Pure Brown, Pure Yellow, Pure Green, Pure Pink, Pure Violet, and Pure Black. $24.95. JNB $19.96

M06-S48. Zig Water-proof Markers Set of 48. Open the clear case and all the colors are easy to see and access. $168.00. JNB $142.80

M06. Zig.

2.0 mm

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Baby Blue

Pure Pink

Baby Pink

Rose

HunterGreen

SpringGreen

Pure Black

Steel Gray

Pure Blue

SummerSun

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M60. Zig Calligraphy II Pigmented Markers. Double ended. 2mm & 3.5mm tips. Acid-free. New pigmented ink. They are crisp and keep their edge well. Waterproof. Pigment-based ink. Pure Black, Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Hunter Green, Pure Blue, Pure Orange, Pure Pink, Pure Violet, Rose, Spring Green, Steel Grey, Summer Sun. $3.50. JNB $3.15 each

M60-S12. Zig Calligraphy II Pigmented Markers. Set of 12, one of each color. List $42.00. JNB $36.12

M55. Zig Calligraphy Pen Water-based Ink. These new markers from Zig come in three sizes, including the very useful 1mm. They make crisp

letters and will stay sharp longer than other mark-ers. Non-waterproof, dye ink. Specify size and color. One size per pen. 1mm, 2mm, 3mm. Black, Red, Green, Blue. $2.39. JNB $2.03 each

M56. Oblique Cut Zig Calligraphy Pen Water-based Ink. 1mm, 2mm, 3mm. Black, Red, Green, Blue. For left-handers & Arabic. $2.39. JNB $2.03ea.

“I have been using the ZIG markers which you sent and they work very well indeed! I even passed them around in my calligraphy courses to get the reaction from students, both beginners and experienced old hands at the matter. All found them terrific.” –Kate Wolff

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M59. Zig Calligraphy II Dye Markers. Double ended. 2mm & 3.5mm tips. These great markers are avail-able again. They are crisp and keep their edge well. Non-waterproof. Dye-based ink. Black, Blue, Brown, Carmine Red, Cobalt Blue, Green, Light Green, Pink, Purple, Violet, Wine Red, Yellow, Orange. $3.95 each. JNB $3.56 each

M59-S12. Zig Calligraphy II Dye Markers. Set of 12, one each of 12 colors (all of the above, except orange). List $47.40. JNB $40.29

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M109-S6. Zig Metallic Set of 6. Chisel-edged 2.0 & 3.5mm tips.

Metallic Gold, Silver, Red, Blue, Green, Violet. $17.68. JNB $15.91

KRYLON MARKERSM37. Krylon Leafing Pens. Unlike regular metallic markers, these chisel tip pens lay down metallic color with a mirror finish. It looks like shiny metal leaf. According to the manu-facturer, they are acid free/archival. Works on paper, glass, metal, ceramic, etc. Nib width is 3/16". Specify: 18kt Gold, Silver, Copper. $10.05. JNB $9.05 2/$8.85ea. 3/$8.60ea.

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SAKURA M82. Sakura Pigma Calligrapher.

Pigmented, lightfast, chisel markers. For especially crisp letters, the sides of the tip

are reinforced so the nib stays sharp for the life of the marker. Sizes: 1mm, 2mm, 3mm. Colors: Black, Royal Blue, Red, Sepia, Purple, Hunter Green. $3.49 each 6 or more assorted/$3.14 each. M82-S6-1. Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Set of 6, 1mm. One of each color. List $20.94. SALE $18.85 M82-S6-2. Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Set of 6, 2mm. One of each color. List $20.94. SALE $18.85 M82-S6-3. Sakura Pigma Calligrapher Set of 6, 3mm. One of each color. List $20.94. SALE $18.85

See page 18 for Pigma Chisel LH calligraphy markers.

M84. Pen-Touch Calligrapher Paint Marker. Rich metallic and white for paper, glass, wood, porcelain, plastic, & metal. Nontoxic, xylene-free. Fine (1.8mm) nib. From Sakura. Specify Color: Gold, Silver, White. $3.79 eachM84-S3F. Set of 3, Fine. One of each color. $10.95

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M71. Copic Wide Calligraphy Marker. A great marker for teaching. The 3/4" wide, durable polyes-ter nibs keep their shape and are easily replaceable. Nib is straight across, not angled. Alcohol-based ink. Colors: Black, Red, Prussian Blue, Green, Dark Bark. Unfilled. $9.95 each

M74. Copic Calligraphy Nibs. Replacement nibs for the Copic Wide Marker. Pkt of 2. $5.95

M73. Copic Refills. Refills the Wide Marker 5-6 times. Same colors as above. $8.99 each

M72. Oblique Nib Copic Marker. Same great marker as above with an oblique cut for left-handers & Arabic. Colors same as above. $8.99 each

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1.0 2.0 3.0 HUNT M65. Hunt Elegant Writer. One of the first calligra-phy markers. The manufacturer has improved on the original. Black. $1.99 each. Specify size: Extra-Fine = 1.3mm Fine = 2.0mm Medium = 2.5mm Broad = 3.0mm X-Broad = 3.5mm

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M88. Zig Cocoiro Lettering Pen (Complete Pen). The tip of this new pen is semi-hard and produces different widths depending on pressure and speed of writing. The ink refill contains the nib and the pen bodies are interchangeable. See sample writing with this pen linked to the product on the JNB website. These pens were a sellout at the JNB store at the IAMPETH convention in Indianapolis. This item contains one ink refill matched with one body/cap. Choose ink color: Black, Blue Black, Royal

Blue, Sepia, Rose Pink, Mint Green, Bordeaux, Cobalt Blue, Cool Gray, Dark Green, Red, Sunset Orange. $6.50ea

Seven New Colors! M89. Zig Cocoiro

M89 Lettering Pen Refill. The tip of this new pen is semi-hard and produces different widths depending on

pressure and speed of writing. The ink refill contains the nib. You can write with just the refill, or purchase the Cocoiro body and cap below. These pens were a sellout at the JNB store at the IAMPETH convention in Indianapolis. Ink colors (NEW colors in bold): Black, Blue Black, Royal Blue, Rose Pink, Mint Green, Sepia, Bordeaux, Cobalt Blue, Cool Gray, Dark Green, Red, and Sunset Orange. $3.50 each 6/$3.25ea. 12/$3.10ea. (same or assorted)

M90. Zig Cocoiro Pen Body & Cap. Use these with any Cocoiro Lettering Pen Refill (refill not included). Any color body can be joined with any color ink to make a complete pen. Choose from 16 colors (NEW colors in bold): Blue Dusk, Duckegg Blue, Frosty Grey, Green Apple, Kiwi, Lemon, Shell Pink, Sky Blue, Strawberry, Sunflower, Warm Chestnut, Watermelon, Jet Black, Starry Night, Hoarfrost White, and Rose Pink. $3.00 each 6/$2.75ea. 12/$2.60ea. (same or assorted)

M89BM89B. Cocoiro Brush Refill. Has a very responsive brush tip, longer and more flexible than the regular Cocoiro Pen Refill. Black. $3.50

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tipped pen for expressive hand-written letters (also

sketching and cartooning). The flexible nib creates thicks and thins with pressure. Black, dye-based ink.

M107. Pentel Stylo Pen. $3.49. JNB $2.97 each

M105. Pentel Tradio Stylo. The same great flexible writing tip, but as a refillable pen. $15.30. JNB $9.95 M106. Refill for Pentel Tradio Stylo. $3.15. JNB $2.85

See page 47 for Waterbrushes, pages 36-37 for Brush Pens.


MISCELLANEOUSS478. Ball Burnisher. $3.19S661. Spoon-Tipped Burnisher. $5.25S653. Blair Matte Fixative. Low Odor. $11.90. $10.12 S740. Pen Roll-up. $5.95 S140. Plastic Dropper Bottle. 60ml. $3.10 S411. White Artist’s Tape. Acid-free. 3/4"x 10yd. $3.99

BOTTLESS915. ½ oz Squeeze bottles.

Set of 3. Includes 3 different sizes of metal

tips: 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 mm. $9.99

S820. Fineline Applicator (empty). Improved, sturdier design. Fill with the fluid of your choice – masking fluid, ink, or watercolor. 1.25 oz bottle. Stainless steel dispensing

needles. Specify Size: 18 gauge (.8mm) or 20 gauge (.5mm). $5.50 each S820-S2. Fineline Applicators (Empty) Set of 2. One each, 18 gauge (.8 mm) and 20 gauge (.5 mm). $11.00. JNB $9.99

S936. FineLine Applicator for Golden High Flow Acrylics. This applicator cap fits directly onto Golden Fluid Acrylic bottles. The ½" gauge needle (20 gauge) turns your bottle of color into a lettering and mark-making tool. The Acrylic dries in a raised pattern, leaving a wonderful texture. (High Flow Acrylic is sold separately). $3.99 each

GLUESS639. Stickles Glitter Glue. Add sparkle to your

calligraphy with non-settling Stickles Glitter Glue! Write, dot, dash, draw, and embellish on paper and other surfaces. .5 oz fine-point applicator-tip bottle. Nontoxic. Acid-free. Specify Color: Gold, Silver, Copper, Platinum, Diamond, Crystal, Stardust, Christmas Red, Patina Green, Lime Green, Magenta, Lavender, Yellow, Baby Blue. $2.19 per bottle“Stickles Glitter Glue is wonderful. It’s easy, dries fast, looks nicer than a tiny jewel embellishment, and adheres permanently. I have tried every glitter glue on the mar-ket and this is the best by far. I would recommend that people buy several of them at a time because it is nice to have a palette of colors to work with.” – Linda Schneider

S665. Duo Embellishing Adhesive. 1 oz. $5.95 S648. Sakura Quickie Glue Pen. $2.99 S454. Repositionable Glue Stick. $3.25 S391. UHU Glue Stick. $3.60

See page 61 for Bookbinding Adhesives.

SMALL PENHOLDERSH85. Brause 511 & Holder. Straight holder with Brause 511 nib. Color varies. $6.00

H84. Brause 515 Nib & Holder. This short plastic holder comes with a 515 nib. The metal unit that holds the nib is removable. Comes with nib stored inside the holder. Pull hard on the metal to pull the whole unit out of the holder. $6.00

H70. Hunt 104 Holder. Small, straight plastic holder for Hunt 99, 100, 103, 104 nibs. $1.89

H67. Hunt 102 Holder. Small straight plastic holder for tubular crowquill nibs. Hunt 108, Hunt 107, Hunt 102. $1.89

H75. Gillott (Mitchell) Mapping Penholder #51. For tubular crowquill nibs such as Gillott 659. $1.99

H86. Gillott (Mitchell) Penholder #52. For Gillott pointed nibs 404, 303, 290, 291, and similar. $3.75

QUILLS are very light, very flexible, and deliver a wide variety of media easily – thick gesso, creamy gouache, or thin ink. Only N151 is cut for writing; the cut quills have trimmed barbs. N151. Cut Goose Quill. 1mm $10.95 2mm $12.96 N24. Cured Goose Quill. $3.50 6/$3.40ea. 12/$3.35ea. N26. Goose Quills. Not cured. $2.50ea. 5/$2.25ea.

S265. Quill Knife. Specially shaped for cutting quills: beveled one side, straight the other. Specify Left or Right. (Right-handers who cut away from themselves as Peter Thornton does should specify Left). $72.50

S908. Envelope Drying Rack. This wood drying rack is compact and has 12 evenly spaced slits to hold envelopes or place cards. Holds 6 or 12 items (depending on size): use every other slit for larger items, every slit for smaller ones. Unfinished white pine. 4" x 9" x ¾". $8.95 each 2/$7.95 each

B3044. Art Exposé:A Collection of Techniques forCreative Expression by JudyMelvin. 2008. 20pp.8.25"x8.25". Paper $14.95.SALE $4.95

Judy has put her workshop notes intobook form. It’s a book of how to make

beautiful artwork using the techniques for creative expression that she teaches. Full color. Includes: Sumi Ink & Sink Art, Sumi Ink & TECH Ink, Gesso, Pastels & Stencils, Bleach & Pastels, and Walnut Ink.

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M08. Pilot G-Tec Pens. Metal tip. Smooth writing, no skipping. Roller Ball Pens. Recommended by Sheila Waters and others. Not widely available in the USA. Non-waterproof. Choose size and color. Retail $2.99. JNB $2.75 12/$2.30ea.G-Tec 25 Hyperfine Pen. 0.13mm. Black, Red, Blue.G-Tec 3 Pen. 0.15mm (slightly smaller than 005 Pigma Micron). Black, Red, Blue.G-Tec 4 Pen. 0.2mm(same as 005 Pigma Micron). Black, Red, Blue.

M52. Copic Multiliner SP. These aluminum body refillable fine point pens are favorites of Belgian artist Yves Leterme. The pigmented ink dries waterproof. Specify size: 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3, 0.35, 0.5 mm. $9.95 each M52-REFILL. Refill A for .03, .05, 0.1. Refill B for other sizes. $2.95 See Copic Wide Calligraphy

Markers on page 39.

PIGMA MICRON

Pigma Micron fine-point markers. Acid-free, waterproof,

light resistant, pigmented ink. Ideal for Zentangles, illumination, lettering, illustration, and manga drawings. Often on class supply lists. $2.89 each 12/$2.56 each

M17. Black: 005 (0.2mm), 01 (0.25mm), 02 (0.3mm), 03 (0.35mm), 05 (0.45mm), 08 (0.5mm).

M18. Sepia: 01 (0.25mm), 05 (0.45mm).

Pigma Micron Sets (Black). M17-S3. Set of three: 01,03,05. $8.69. JNB $7.52 M17-S6. Set of six: 005, 01, 02, 03, 05, 08. $17.39. JNB $13.84

S772. KemperFluid Writer.This unique pen

is designed to give a consistent-width line with various media on any surface. To write, add ink, gouache, masking fluid, etc. into the well. Use the stem cleaner to keep the tip clear. Made in USA. Specify size: Small (fine line), Large (medium line). $14.79

S410. Flat Point Pencil Sharpener. This new sharpener creates a chisel point on all types of pencils. $9.29 S142. Drawing Pencils. Design 3800. “6H” = hardest, “9B” = softest. Specify 6H, 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, H, F, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 9B. $1.40ea.S650. Mechanical Pencil / Leadholder. Uses 2mm leads. The me-chanical pencil for Reggie Ezell’s classes. $6.79 S651. 2mm Drawing Lead. Tube of 3. Specify: 3B, HB, 2H, 5H, Non-repro Blue. $4.15

Pentel GraphGear 500 Mechanical Pencils. A favorite with several instructors: .7mm is the standard lead, .3mm is used by John Stevens, Amity Parks, and others.PL03. With .7mm lead pencil. PL09. With .3mm lead pencil. $7.09 eachRefill leads. Tube of 12. PL04. .7mm leads: HB. $1.25PL10. .3mm leads: 2H (for guidelines, drawing letters) or HB (for sketching, drawing letters). $2.00

FLAT LEAD & REGULAR PENCILSS861. Flat-Lead Mechanical Pencil. What fun! The lead is a flat, rectangular shape instead of a cylinder. Use the flat lead for chisel-

edged lettering. Very popular, but hard to find. These were in

the college bookstore at Calligraphy Northwest and quickly sold out! 1.8mm, 2B graphite lead. See JNB website for available barrel colors. $2.50 each. JNB $1.89 each 3/$1.50 each S862. Refill for Flat-Lead Mechanical Pencil. 7 pieces. $1.25

S878. Wide Flat-Lead Mechanical Pencil.

5mm (approx), flat-lead, carpenter’s pencil for broad edge lettering. Use fine sandpaper to sharpen the chisel edge. Sturdy construction. Leads are a bit harder than the regular flat-lead pencil (above). Striker brand. $2.99 S879. Refills for Wide Flat-lead Mechanical Pencil. Pkt of 2. $1.49

Iron Gall ink still being made commercially, albeit the most acidic. It’s derived from the 1540 Palatino formula. The viscosity is perfect. If you want to pull the hairlines and shades of the old-timers, Blots is the way to go in my experience.” – Nick D'Aquanno

I37. McCaffery’s Penman Ink. $7.25. See page 45.S567. Oak Galls. The traditional source for tannin for making oak gall ink. Even if you never have plans to make your own ink, it’s neat to have a sample of the real thing to show to students. 3 oz. $11.00

Gall Inks I116. Old World Oak Gall Ink. An oak gall ink made

with period recipe and materials includ-ing oak galls, iron salts, logwood dyes, and acacia gum (Gum Arabic). Oak gall ink was used for many medieval manu-scripts and is very popular today for

Spencerian and Copperplate. 2 oz. $14.50 2/$13.50ea.I54. Blots Iron Gall Ink. This hard-to-find Iron Gall ink is available again. 1 oz Glass Jar. $7.95 “Blots is the most traditional and oldest formula for

M08-S5. G-Tec 4 Set of 5. 4 colors plus black. $14.95. JNB $12.95M08-S10. G-Tec 4 Set of 10. 9 colors plus black. $26.25. JNB $24.94

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M76. Signo Uni-ball Gel Pen. Signo White is great for opaque lines, even on dark paper. 1mm. Specify: White, (Gold and Silver are also available now, labeled Gel Impact). $3.70 each

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DAPPEN DISHESThese small, wide-mouthed glass containers with relatively heavy bases are ideal for holding gesso, ink, or gouache. The wide mouth provides easy access for your nib or quill. Easy to clean.

S620. Clear Dappen Dish. $1.85. SALE $1.40 each 6/$1.15 each

S620-12. Box of 12 Dappen Dishes. $22.20. SALE $12.00S802. Metal Lid for Dappen. Fits the regular dappen dish. $1.25 each 12/$1.10 each

S803. Dappen Dish with Glass Lid. Slightly larger container with a glass lid. $2.99 eachS803-12. Box of 12 Dappen Dishes with Glass Lids. $22.00

JARS / INKWELLSThese wide-mouth, clear jars are great for mixing and storing color or ink. The wide-mouth is great for dipping pointed and broad-edged pens.

S801. Low-Profile Glass Ink Jar. Black screw-on cap. 1.825" opening, 1.75" high. $3.00 each 5/$2.85 each

S276. Glass 1oz. Ink Jar. Straight sided, black plastic cap with liner, approx. 1.75"x1.75". $2.00 eachS843. Glass 2oz. Ink Jar. Straight sided, white metal cap with rubber seal, approx. 2"x2". $2.50 each 6/$2.00 each

Widemouthed Plastic Jar with lid liner. Save with our quantity prices. S844. ½ oz. (15 ml). Approx. 1.25"x1.25". $.75 10/$.65ea. S260. 1 oz. (30 ml). Approx. 1.75"x1.75". $1.00 5/$.75ea. 10/.65ea. 20/.60ea. 30/.55ea. (Cap: 1oz. black, others white) S845. 2 oz. (60 ml). Approx. 2"x2". $1.50 6/$1.25 each

S800. McCaffery Inkwell. Individually crafted from a sold block of rust-proof metal, this is the ultimate

inkwell. With a weighted base, it is pretty much impossible

to tip over. The precision-made, no-spill, screw-on cap and the compact size make it portable. 7 oz, 1-1/2" diameter base, 1-3/8" high. Designed and made by Neil McCaffery. Use it with his Penman Ink

or your favorite writing fluid. Choose Stainless Steel or Golden Brass. $72.00

S784. 3-Piece Water Container. Three plastic water containers that detach and fit into one. Use this handy item for rinsing pens and brushes. Great for workshops. $4.50. JNB $4.10

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S706. Glass Bottle with Dropper Top. 1oz. (30ml). Empty bottle. This is the same glass bottle that is used for Dr. Martin’s Iridescent Calligraphy Inks, Bombay Inks, Hydrus Watercolor, Tech Ink and Pen White. Fill it with the writing (or other) fluid of your choice. $2.99

S786. Mini Cups. The hinged top snaps tightly closed and doesn’t leak. Small size is perfect for an inkwell, sharing ink, storing paint, nibs or

other small items. 3/4" high x 1.5" dia. Package of 12. $6.89. JNB $6.20

PALETTESS679. 6-Well Plastic Palette. $1.25 S120-30. 30-Well Plastic Mixing Tray. $2.15 S743. Plastic Blossom Palette. 7 wells. $7.30. JNB $5.84 S747. Porcelain Blossom Palette. 7 wells. $16.90. JNB $15.21

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Nalgene Leak-proof Dropper Bottle. This leak-proof bottle dispenses only one drop at a time and does not allow air

to enter the bottle, which helps the contents from drying. Used by Harvest Crittenden to dispense Instacoll. $4.95 each S897-1/2. ½ oz. S897-2. 2 oz.

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S870PIPETSBoth are approx. 6" long and can be used like eye-droppers to transfer liquids. S141. Plain Pipet. Also use this one to store mixed gouache for later use (as when a customer is expected to ask for a few more envelopes done in a mixed color after you have finished the main batch). For airtight, longer storage, seal the end quickly with an iron; cut the end to use. Soft plastic (polyethylene), Pack of 10. $2.20 50 pipets/$8.00 100 pipets /$14.00 S870. Graduated Pipet 7 ml. 1 ml graduations. Can be rinsed for re-use. Pack of 5. $2.00 50 pipets/$16.50 100 pipets/$24.00

John Neal, Bookseller Gift Certificates are available in any amount from $5 to $5,000

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BLACK INKSBeginners need a non-waterproof ink such as Higgins Eternal for dip pen use. While other inks are blacker, Hig-gins Eternal is easy to use and is inexpensive. Some inks, like the sumis, are more water-resistant & others, like Calli and FW Inks, are actually waterproof.

I17. Higgins Pen Cleaner. $4.95. JNB $4.45

Black Ink, Non-WaterproofI08. Higgins Eternal. A non-waterproof, carbon black ink for dip pens. A good bet for beginners. Our most popular ink for classes. Recommended for Copperplate (add a few drops of gum arabic). 2.5 oz. $4.95ea.JNB $4.45ea. 6/$3.95ea. 12/$3.65ea.

I69. Matte Black Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink. 30ml. This special matte black ink is only for dip pens and brush. Not for fountain pens. $6.29 “The winner for the most densely black non- waterproof ink.” –Corinna Taylor

I29. Ziller Glossy Black Ink. The original Ziller Glossy Black Ink in powder form returns. A favorite for pointed pen for years, this ink is unsurpassed for Copperplate, Spencerian, and off-hand flourishing, with fine hairlines and brilliant shading. Add boiling water to the neck of the jar and mix well by stirring. (Do not shake.) Stir before each use. For pointed pen with a steel nib. Makes 1 oz. Non-waterproof. $8.50 I129. Pro Black. Opaque water-based ink

for paper and acetate. 1oz wide-mouth glass jar. $8.70

Black Ink, Waterproof For more Waterproof Black Inks: page 44 for Moon Palace

Sumi, page 45 for Calli & Ziller Inks, and page 46 for F&W Inks.

I123. Noodler’s Fountain Pen Ink. Many of the rich colors of these popular

fountain pen inks are unique. The black is lightfast and water-proof (on paper). All are suitable for regular fountain pens and the Pilot Parallel Pen. Specify color. 3 oz. $12.95 eachSA-I123. Noodler’s Sample Size. In ½oz jars. Choose color. $3.95 each

I04. Pelikan 4001. A superior dye ink primarily for fountain pen use. Will flow dependably. If ink has dried in pen, soak the pen in plain water. Non-waterproof. 2 oz glass bottle. Specify color: Red, Brown, Royal Blue, Turquoise, Green, Violet, Black. $10.99. $9.89SA-I04-S. Pelikan 4001 Ink Sampler. Set of 7, in ½oz jars. $16.95

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S773. Adirondack Color Wash. Use this acid-free, nontoxic, water-based dye to color paper, fibers, fab-ric, wood, paper, clay and other absorbent surfaces. Ideal for pa-per crafters, and mixed media & fabric artists alike. Judy Melvin recommends this brilliant “ink” for the bleach techniques she presents in Art Exposé, replacing Tech Ink, which is now a pigmented ink and unsuitable for the technique. 2 oz. spray bottles. $4.95 S773-S12. Set of 12 Color Wash Colors. $59.40. JNB $49.70

Fountain Pen Inks For FOUNTAIN PENS, use only inks that say on the bottle that they are for use in fountain pens. Dye inks (such as Pelikan 4001) flow dependably and are good for corre-spondence and roughs. Though waterproof, Calli (page 45) is designed for fountain pens. Unless the bottle says an ink is suitable for fountain pens (not technical pens), it may clog your fountain pen and ruin it.

FP115. Pelikan 4001 Cartridges. Box of 6. These short cartridges work in your Manuscript Fountain pen. Colors: Royal Blue, Brilliant Black, Brilliant Red, Bril-liant Green, Turquoise, Violet. $2.75 per box

More inks: see pages 34, 41, 43-46, 48-49.

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S808. Koh-I-Noor Watercolor Wheels. Rich, opaque watercolor at a great price. 24 brilliant colors in four disks, which stack and lock for convenient portability. Use the clear

lid as a 6-section palette. $10.35. SALE $7.76

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White Inks I38. Dr. Martin’s Bleed Proof White. A dense, opaque smooth writing white for your dip pen. Thin with water to the proper consistency. Tint with watercolor

or gouache for pastel letters. Recommended by John Stevens and Peter Thornton. 1 oz. $10.70

I108. Dr. Martin’s Pen-White. A great white ink for pointed pen work. 1 oz dropper bottle. A sell-out at both Odyssey and IAMPETH. Can be thinned with water if necessary. $10.70

I62. Pro White. Sherrie Lovler’s white of choice. Also mixes well with gouache. $8.70

I118. Gansi White. Pan white highly prized by Valerie Weilmuenster for illuminated letters. $6.00

I13. F&W Artists Ink, White. 1 oz. Waterproof. $7.70I125. Moon Palace White Ink.

This ink from the makers of Moon Palace Sumi

dries opaque and waterproof. 2 oz wide-mouth plastic bottle. $10.00

I128. Pebeo Graphic India Ink (Encre de Chine). Pigmented , opaque, water-resistant , and dries to a rich

satin black. For paper. $7.20

African Violet

I128

For more white inks see McCaffery’s and Ziller on page 45.

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Japanese Ink Sticks. High quality ink sticks from Japan’s most respected ink stick maker. Ewan Clayton tested their full range and chose these ink sticks for calligraphy. His description/comments are given for each stick. All come in an individual wooden box.

Student Quality

IS03. Kenbimukan Ink Stick 30104. Brownish Black. Student Grade. Gives sharp and crisp strokes. The least expensive stick suitable for Western callig-raphy. Made from mineral oil. $20.00Professional Quality Ink Sticks

IS04. Gansui Ink Stick 30208. Bluish Black. Made from different size soot particles, which give the blue black color. Flows well from the pen, basically matte (with the merest hint of sheen). Works well when dark or diluted. $33.00IS05. Mujokokuhin Ink Stick (2.0). Reddish-brown Black. Slight sheen, very smooth flow. Good for small scale writing. Slightly denser black than Gansui and a better value. Made from vegetable oils, aged 25 yrs. $65

IS06. Skakyozumi Ink Stick 30207. Densest black of these ink sticks (hinted slightly toward red brown). Glossy when thick. Made from vegetable oils. $33.00

IS07. Ranjyatai Ink Stick 30211. Bluish Black. Made primarily for painting but also good for calligraphy. Works well thick (dense black). When watered down, it moves out into wet paper in a very subtle way. $48.00IS08. Eiraku Ink Stick 30201. Reddish Brown Black. Dense black. Smallest size of all the ink sticks. Top quality ink stick. $44.95Ink Sticks below are recommended by Reggie Ezell.

IS09. Chingen Ink Stick 30105. Black. $35.00IS10. Akanegimo Ink Stick 30210. Reddish Brown Black. $39.00IS11. Seiryutai Ink Stick 30213. Black. $29.00

IS12. Soshobanko Ink Stick 30205 (1.5). Bluish-black. Limited stock. $27.50

See next page for 15 colors of Japanese Ink Sticks.

IS28. Fudenotomo Ink Stick 30101. Mike Kecseg uses this inexpensive ink stick for his pointed pen work. (Not for broad-edged calligraphy.) $10.00

IS03.Kenbimukan

IS04.Gansui

IS06.Skakyozumi

IS07.Ranjyatai

IS08.Eiraku

IS09.Chingen

IS11.Seiryutai

IS10.Akanegimo

IS29.Chinese

IS28.Fudenotomo

I43. Best Bottle Sumi. This popular Japanese sumi ink is good both for

beginners and for professional work. Smooth, rich black. Hard to find.

6.75 oz, 200 ml bottle. $15.85I70. Moon Palace Sumi. While the packaging is a bit different, this is the highly sought after and highly recommended Japanese Sumi Ink. For both broad-edge and pointed pen work. Works in Parallel Pens. Dries waterproof.

2 oz. $5.95 6 oz, 180 ml. $12.95 15 oz, 450 ml. $19.95 60 oz, 1.8L. $75.00

I43

I70

IS19. Shakyo-Ken Ink Stone. Has a flat surface for grinding and a deep well

to collect the ink. Ideal for dipping nibs. 2½" x 4¾" x 5⁄8". $32.50

Limited stock.

S905. Bamboo Ink Stick Holder. This

holds the remainder of an ink stick for ease of grinding. Wood color may vary. Specify size. Small. ¾"x3⅞". $7.75ea. Large. 1"x4¾". $8.95ea.

BLACK SUMI INK If you have been using Higgins Eternal and want some-thing blacker, try one of these sumi inks. The Squarish Green Bottle Sumi is the easiest to write with and the closest to Higgins Eternal.

Bokuju Sumi. A shiny, dense black ink. Very popular. Will eat your nibs. “Green Bottle Sumi.” Fairly slow-drying. I22-2. 2 oz. $4.99 I22-12. 12 oz. $14.50

Squarish Green Bottle Sumi. A dense black waterproof sumi ink.

More free-flowing than Bokuju or Yasu-tomo Sumi, but not quite as densely black.

Similar to, but blacker than, Higgins Eternal. I39-2. 2 oz. $6.50

I39-6. 6 oz. $9.50 I39-12. 12 oz. $18.50

Yasutomo Sumi. Matte black. Comes in a tall rectangular black bottle. KY Series. I24-2. 2 oz. $6.25 I24-6. 6 oz. $9.95

I126. Kuretake Sumi Ink.

Great for lettering. Rich, opaque black. Less odor than some other Sumi inks. 2 oz (60ml). $8.95

Ink sticks shown at 50% of actual size.

IS12.Soshobanko

IS05.Mujokokuhin

IS29. Chinese Ink Stick. A very black ink stick from China. Great for Western calligraphy. 1⅛" x 4¾" x ⅜" (28.5 x 121 x 9.5mm). $29.00

BLACK INK STICKS


COLORED INK STICKSJapanese Colored Ink Sticks. Concentrated color you grind in an unglazed ceramic dish (Gaken, IS20, below). Popular with Reggie Ezell’s students for use with metal nibs.IS13. Indigo Blue. $12.00IS14. Yellowish Red. $12.00IS15. Wine Red. $32.00IS16. Vermilion. $34.00IS17. Red Ochre. $12.00IS18. Ochre. $12.00 IS21. Chrome Yellow. $11.00 IS22. Apple Green. $29.00 IS23. Sapphire Blue. $21.00 IS24. Yellow. $12.00 IS25. Fern Green. $17.00 IS26. Ultramarine. $15.00 IS27. White. $10.00 IS30. Forest Green. $16.00 IS31. Purple. $29.00 IS32. Whitish Blue. $15.00

IS20. Gaken Dish. For grinding colored ink sticks. Round, unglazed ceramic. 4.25" diameter. Usable on either side. At a

minimum, have one for dark colors and one for light colors. $9.95 5/$9.50ea.

IS27 IS30 IS31

McCaffery’s IvoryRed

Indigo Blue Red-Violet

Green Black

Brown Glossy Black

I37. McCaffery’s Penman’s Ink. This oak gall ink was developed with the help of leading penmen of today to provide an ink similar to that used during America’s golden age of Ornamental Penmanship in the 19th and 20th centuries. With a newly opened bottle, the ink writes brown, but turns a dense black. Good for fine hairlines. Black (colors, ivory, and white are not oak gall inks). 1 oz jar. $7.25

McCaffery’s Colors (not oak gall). 1 oz.Ivory. $7.00 Brown. $9.25 White. $7.00 Red. $9.25 Indigo Blue. $9.25 Red-Violet. $9.25 Green. $9.25 Glossy Black. $7.00I37-4. 4 oz glass bottle. Black, Ivory, White. $24.95I37-S7C. Set of 7 Colors (No Black). List $60.25. SALE $54.23SA-I37-S. McCaffery’s Sampler. Set of 9, in ½ oz jars. $33.95

Walnut Walnut (Color) Drawing Ink. A rich sepia ink. Thin with water to create a wash. For brush or dip pen. Already liquid. Non-waterproof (but not suitable for fountain pens). I53-2.5. 2.5 oz. $6.75 I53-10. 10 oz. $16.99

S449. Walnut (Color) Ink Crystals. Add distilled water, wait for 25-35 min., & this powder produces a warm, rich walnut-colored ink. The ink is lightfast, flows well, and is highly recommended by many master scribes. 1 oz. $3.75 2 oz. $6.25 4 oz. $11.25 8 oz. $21.50 16 oz. $40.00S450. Walnut Crystals Jar. This item contains two 1oz jars, each filled with crystals. Simply fill with warm water and mix. You have walnut ink without the hassle of measuring! Non-waterproof. (Buying the crystals alone is more economical.) $2.00

I37

COLOR INKI23. Bokuju Vermilion. A dense, opaque waterproof color that is easy to write with. In an orange plastic bottle. Lightfast. 2 oz. $9.45

CalliScarlet Burgundy

Brown Blue

Green Black

I07. Calli Ink. Pigmented, waterproof ink for fountain pen and dip pen use. Colors are brighter and more opaque than dye ink such as Pelikan 4001, but less so than gouache. Specify color. 1 oz. $6.60I07-S6. Calli. One of each color. $39.60. JNB $33.66

I07

Lemon Yellow

Winsor Yellow

Scarlet

Crimson

Dark Blue

Light Blue

Violet

Leaf Green

Green

Indian Red

Sepia

Black

I59. Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Inks. If you are looking for colored calligra-phy inks for your fountain pens, try these non-clogging, pigmented inks both for dip

and fountain pen use. Unlike dye-based fountain pen inks, these are more opaque, more brilliant and more lightfast. 30ml bottle. (See page 49 for Gold & Silver.)Specify Color: Lemon Yellow, Winsor Yellow, Scarlet, Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Violet, Leaf Green, Green, Indian Red, Sepia, White, Black. $6.29 eachI59-S6. Set of 6. Crimson, Dark Blue, Green, Sepia, Black, Gold. (Gold is for dip pen and brush only.) $40.64. JNB $36.58

ZillerI28. Pigmented, lightfast, waterproof (acrylic) for dip pens (pointed & broad-edge) & brushes. Stir well before using. Dip nib or brush in ink, wipe off excess ink on jar edge or shake pen. Thin ink with distilled water. Intermixable to create other colors. Clean pen with water and a little ammonia. Glass jars with metal lids.North Wind White. $4.80 Sunflower Yellow. $7.65Prairie Fire Orange. $7.65 Cardinal Red. $8.60 Sweet Grass Green. $8.60Midnight Blue. $8.60 Wild Viola Violet. $8.60 Buffalo Brown. $7.65 Soot Black (matte). $6.95 Glossy Black. $6.25 SA-I28-S. Ziller Ink Sampler. Set of 10, in ½oz jars. $33.95

North Wind White

Sunflower Yellow

Prairie Fire Orange

Cardinal Red

Sweet Grass Green

Midnight Blue

Wild Viola Violet

Buffalo Brown

Soot Black (matte)

Glossy Black

Winsor & Newton

S150. Boku Undo Marbling Set. Six tubes of color suitable for suminagashi marbling. Instructions included.

Six 12ml (.42oz) bottles of color. $18.00

I28-S8C. Set of 8 Colors: (No Black). Retail $62.15. SALE $55.94

White

IS32


I27. Spectralite Liquid Acrylic Color. Popular forpointed pen work. Recommended by Mike Kecsegand others. 18K Gold is the most popular color.Lightfast, archival, permanent fine artist pigment.Dries waterproof. 1oz plastic dropper bottle.

Colors: Matte Black, Glossy Black, White. $6.48 each#54K 18 Carat Gold, #49K Silver, Platinum, Nickel,

Copper, Bronze, Brass, 14K Gold. $7.65 eachI27-S8. Metallic Set. 18K Gold, 14K Gold, Silver,Platinum, Nickel, Copper, Bronze, Brass. $56.55

I13. F&W AcrylicArtist Ink. 38 col-ors. For dip pen,brush and techni-cal pens (butnot fountainpens).Pigmented,water-resistant.Lightfastness:either 3 (permanent) or 4(highly permanent) star rat-ing. Fully intermixable. Can bethinned (with water) for wash-es which dry water-resistant and additional painting or lettering can be done on top without bleedingor intermixing of colors. In addition to paper & board, will bond to glass, leather, ceramic & wood. 1oz(30ml) glass dropper bottle. List $6.95. JNB Price $6.26

651 LemonYellow***t

134 Prus.Blue(Hue)***t

335 EmeraldGreen***t

251Sepia***t

675 ProcessYellow***t

119 RowneyBlue***t

348 LightGreen***X

053 CoolGrey***X

714 Shim.Green***

643 IndianYellow***t

127Indigo***t

578 FleshTint***t

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711 Shim.Blue***

687 FlameOrange***t

120 ProcessCyan***X

663 YellowOchre***X

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713 Shim.Red***

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667 RawSienna***X

701 Gold(Imit)***X

709 Shim.Gold***

517 FlameRed***t

151 MarineBlue***t

222 AntelopeBrown***t

454 VelvetViolet***

412 ProcessMagenta***t

735 SapGreen***t

554 RedEarth***X

437 PurpleLake***t

363 OliveGreen***t

223 BurntUmber***t

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18 CaratGold 54K

14 CaratGold 48K

Bronze Brass White

Platinum Silver Nickel Copper Glossy Black

Matte Black

065 Payne’sGrey***

607 BrilliantYellow***

513Crimson***

326 DarkGreen***

WNG527PrimaryYellow 1 A

WNG094CadmiumRed4 A

WNG106CadmiumScarlet4 A

WNG249FlameRed1 A

WNG452OrangeLakeDeep1 A

WNG453OrangeLakeLight1 B

WNG089CadmiumOrange4 A

WNG384MarigoldYellow1 A

WNG111CadmiumYellowDeep4 A

WNG508Perm.YellowDeep1 A

WNG108CadmiumYellow4 A

WNG055BrilliantYellow3 A

WNG627SpectrumYellow1 A

WNG118CadmiumYellowPale4 A

WNG726WinsorRed3 A

WNG623SpectrumRed1 A

WNG004AlizarinCrimson1 B

WNG455BrilliantPurple1 B

WNG052BrilliantViolet1 B

WNG360LightPurple2 B

WNG050BrilliantRedViolet1 B

WNG550Quinacri-doneMagenta3 A

WNG380Magenta2 C

WNG593RoseTyrien2 C

WNG448OperaRose2 C

WNG028BengalRose2 C

WNG440OperaPink2 C

WNG524PrimaryRed1 B

WNG502Perm.Rose3 A

WNG466Perm.AlizarianCrimson3 A

WNG733Wis. Violet(Dioxzn)3 A

WNG625SpectrumViolet1 C

WNG660Ultra-marine1 A

WNG211CyprusGreen2 A

WNG656TurquoiseBlue2 A

WNG191ColbaltTrquiseLight4 AA

WNG514PhthaloBlue1 A

WNG137CeruleanBlue4 AA

WNG523PrimaryBlue1 A

WNG327IntenseBlue2 A

WNG621Sky Blue1 A

WNG322Indigo1 A

WNG538PrussianBlue1 A

WNG706WinsorBlue3 A

WNG178CobaltBlue4 AA

WNG667Ultramrn.(GreenShield) 1 A

WNG692Viridian3 AA

WNG720WinsorGreen3 A

WNG482Perm.GreenDeep2 B

WNG074BurntSienna1 AA

WNG552RawSienna1 AA

WNG285GoldOchre1 A

WNG744YellowOchre1 AA

WNG425NaplesYelllowDeep1 AA

WNG422NaplesYellow1 A

WNG369LindenGreen2 B

WNG599SapGreen2 A

WNG447OliveGreen2 A

WNG483Perm.Green Lt2 B

WNG459Oxide ofChromium2 AA

WNG046BrilliantGreen1 A

WNG484Perm.GreenMed.2 B

WNG257FleshTint1 B

WNG678VenetianRed1 A

WNG507PeryleneMaroon3 A

WNG283Gold3 A

WNG436NeutralGrey #31 A

WNG617Silver3 A

WNG335Jet Black1 A

WNG337LampBlack1 AA

WNG331IvoryBlack1 AA

WNG505PeryleneBlack3 A

WNG076BurntUmber1 AA

WNG609Sepia1 AA

WNG676VandykeBrown1 AA

WNG554RawUmber1 AA

WNG470PeryleneViolet2 A

WNG564RedOchre1 A

WNG512Perm.White1 A

WNG748ZincWhite1 A

WNG345LemonYellow1 A

WNG086CadmiumLemonYellow4 A

Winsor & Newton Gouache is the most popular gouache for calligraphyand the standard that all others are measured against. The colors brilliant andopaque, the pigments finely ground so they flow well though your pen.

Winsor Newton Gouache. 14ml tubes. Gouache is priced by the color(pigment). Series 1 $9.20 Series 2 $11.60 Series 3 $15.10 Series 4 $22.25

Abbreviations:Dioxzn = DioxazineLt = LightMed = MediumPerm = PermanentWis = WinsorUltramrn = UltramarineTrquise = Turquoise

Lightfastness:AA–Extremely PermanentA–PermanentB–Moderately Durable C–Fugitive

WNG692Viridian3 AA

code numbercolorseries / lightfastness

Key:

Winsor & Newton Larger TubesWNG335L. Jet Black. 37ml. $21.15WNG331L. Ivory Black. 37ml. $21.15WNG512L. Perm.White. 37ml. $21.15WNG283J. Gold Liquid Designer. 30mlJar. $12.30WNG617J. Silver Liquid Designer.30 ml jar. $12.30

WNGCC. Winsor & Newton ColorChart. This is a handmade colorchart for the entire line of Winsor& Newton Gouache. This is madefrom the actual gouache – so thecolors are true, not a printedapproximation. $10.00

Winsor & Newton Gouache is the most popular gouache for calligraphy and the standard that all others are measured against. The colors are brilliant and opaque, and the pigments are finely ground so they flow well though your pen.

Winsor Newton Gouache. 14 ml tubes. Gouache is priced by the color (pigment). Series 1 $9.99 Series 2 $12.39 Series 3 $16.29 Series 4 $23.79

Winsor & Newton Larger Tubes WNG335L. Jet Black. 37 ml. $22.89 WNG331L. Ivory Black. 37 ml. $22.89 WNG512L. Perm.White. 37 ml. $22.89

Dr. Martin’s SpectraliteI27. Spectralite Liquid Acrylic Color. Popular for pointed pen work. Recommended by Mike Kecseg and others. 18K Gold is the most popular color. Lightfast, archival, and permanent fine artist pigment. Dries waterproof. 1 oz plastic dropper bottle.Colors: Matte Black, Glossy Black,White, Gray 1, Gray 2, Gray 3, Gray 4, Gray 5, Gray 6. $7.70 each. JNB $6.93 #54K 18 Carat Gold, #49K Silver, Platinum, Nickel, Copper, Bronze, Brass, 14K Gold. $9.15 each. JNB $8.24

I27-S8. Metallic Set. 18K Gold, 14K Gold, Silver, Platinum,Nickel, Copper, Bronze, Brass. $73.20. JNB $65.88

SA-I27-S. Metallic Sampler. Set of 8, in ½oz jars. $32.95

I27-LG. #54K 18 Carat Gold. 8 oz. $65.88 JNB $62.59 32 oz $234.24 JNB $222.53 (Other colors also available.)

I13. FW Acrylic Artist Ink. 38 colors. For dip pen, brush, and technical pens (but not fountain pens). Pigmented, water- resistant. Light-fastness: either 3 (permanent) or 4 (highly permanent) star rating. Fully intermixable. Can be thinned (with water) for washes that dry water-resistant, and additional painting or lettering can be done on top without bleeding or intermixing of colors. In addition to paper & board, it will bond to glass, leather, ceramic, & wood. 1oz (30ml) glass dropper bottle. $7.70 each

14 CaratGold 48K

Lightfastness:AA-Extremely PermanentA-Permanent

Abbreviations:Dioxzn = DioxazineLt = LightMed = Medium

WNG692 – code numberViridian – color3AA – series / lightfastness

Perm = PermanentWis = WinsorUltramrn = UltramarineTrquise = Turquoise

B-Moderately DurableC-Fugitive

I27-GS. Gray Set. This set of 6 shades of gray will allow you to match ink for envelopes without mixing. One each of Grays 1- 6. $46.20. JNB $41.58 Gray 1 Gray 2 Gray 3 Gray 4 Gray 5 Gray 6

B4031. Color in Calligraphy by Jeanne Ullian. 1992. 20pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $4.95 An excellent and thorough introduction to using gouache in your pen.

14 CaratGold 48K

Platinum Silver Nickel Copper Glossy Black

14 Carat Gold 48K

18 Carat Gold 54K

Bronze Brass White Matte Black


Colors, Blacks, WhiteSG101. Opaque WhiteSG210. Lemon YellowSG211. Cadmium Yellow LtSG320. Vermilion RedSG321. Madder RedSG430.Ultramarine Deep BlueSG431. Paris Blue

SG540. Chrom Oxide GreenSG650. Burnt SiennaSG761. Jet BlackSG760. Ivory BlackMetallicsSG870. Gold PearlSG871. Red Pearl

SCHMINCKE GOUACHEThis difficult-to-find Germangouache is highly recommendedby Michael Sull for its brightness,smooth flow, and lightfastness.Because mica instead of metal par-ticles is used, the metallics will notdarken over time, and because themica can be more finely ground, itflows through a pen much better. Alsorecommended by Katrina Berry andothers. Schmincke Gold Pearl is ourbestselling gold gouache. 20 ml tubes.

When using a fresh tube, squeeze out the clear stuff (glyc-erin) until you get dense pigment. This glycerin helps keepthe gouache from drying in the tube but will keep yourwork from drying as well. This gouache reconstitutes easily

and quickly if it has dried in your penor on your palette.

SG27-S13. Schmincke CalligraphyGouache Set. A 13 color set ofgouache especially developed for

calligraphers. The colors are bril-liant, mainly opaque, and of an

especially fine consistency. Theset, designed for mixing,includes a cool and warm ver-sion each of yellow, red & blue.

opaque white, lemon yellow, cadmium yellowlight, vermilion red, madder red, ultramarine deep blue,Paris blue, chromium oxide green, burnt sienna, jet black,ivory black, gold pearl, red pearl. 20ml tubes. $207.35.JNB SALE $177.75 INDIVIDUAL TUBES: $15.95 JNB Price $14.67 each

See pp. 46 & 49 for more gouache.

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OpaqueWhite

UltramarineDeep Blue

Jet Black

LemonYellow

Paris Blue

Gold Pearl

CadimumYellow Lt

ChromiumOxide Green

Red Pearl

VermilionRed

BurntSienna

MadderRed

IvoryBlack

WNG527PrimaryYellow 1 A

WNG094CadmiumRed4 A

WNG106CadmiumScarlet4 A

WNG249FlameRed1 A

WNG452OrangeLakeDeep1 A

WNG453OrangeLakeLight1 B

WNG089CadmiumOrange4 A

WNG384MarigoldYellow1 A

WNG111CadmiumYellowDeep4 A

WNG508Perm.YellowDeep1 A

WNG108CadmiumYellow4 A

WNG055BrilliantYellow3 A

WNG627SpectrumYellow1 A

WNG118CadmiumYellowPale4 A

WNG726WinsorRed3 A

WNG623SpectrumRed1 A

WNG004AlizarinCrimson1 B

WNG455BrilliantPurple1 B

WNG052BrilliantViolet1 B

WNG360LightPurple2 B

WNG050BrilliantRedViolet1 B

WNG550Quinacri-doneMagenta3 A

WNG380Magenta2 C

WNG593RoseTyrien2 C

WNG448OperaRose2 C

WNG028BengalRose2 C

WNG440OperaPink2 C

WNG524PrimaryRed1 B

WNG502Perm.Rose3 A

WNG466Perm.AlizarianCrimson3 A

WNG733Wis. Violet(Dioxzn)3 A

WNG625SpectrumViolet1 C

WNG660Ultra-marine1 A

WNG211CyprusGreen2 A

WNG656TurquoiseBlue2 A

WNG191ColbaltTrquiseLight4 AA

WNG514PhthaloBlue1 A

WNG137CeruleanBlue4 AA

WNG523PrimaryBlue1 A

WNG327IntenseBlue2 A

WNG621Sky Blue1 A

WNG322Indigo1 A

WNG538PrussianBlue1 A

WNG706WinsorBlue3 A

WNG178CobaltBlue4 AA

WNG667Ultramrn.(GreenShield)3 A

WNG692Viridian3 AA

WNG720WinsorGreen3 A

WNG482Perm.GreenDeep2 B

WNG074BurntSienna1 AA

WNG552RawSienna1 AA

WNG285GoldOchre1 A

WNG744YellowOchre1 AA

WNG425NaplesYelllowDeep1 AA

WNG422NaplesYellow1 A

WNG369LindenGreen2 B

WNG599SapGreen2 A

WNG447OliveGreen2 A

WNG483Perm.Green Lt2 B

WNG459Oxide ofChromium2 AA

WNG046BrilliantGreen1 A

WNG484Perm.GreenMed.2 B

WNG257FleshTint1 B

WNG678VenetianRed1 A

WNG507PeryleneMaroon3 A

WNG283Gold3 A

WNG436NeutralGrey #31 A

WNG617Silver3 A

WNG335Jet Black1 A

WNG337LampBlack1 AA

WNG331IvoryBlack1 AA

WNG505PreyleneBlack3 A

WNG076BurntUmber1 AA

WNG609Sepia1 AA

WNG676VandykeBrown1 AA

WNG554RawUmber1 AA

WNG470PeryleneViolent2 A

WNG564RedOchre1 A

WNG512Perm.White1 A

WNG748ZincWhite1 A

WNG345LemonYellow1 A

WNG086CadmiumLemonYellow4 A

WINSOR & NEWTON GOUACHEWinsor & Newton is the most popular gouache for calligraphy and thestandard that all others are measured against. The colors brilliant andopaque, the pigments finely ground so they flow though your pen well.

Winsor Newton Gouache. 14ml tubes. Gouache is priced by the color(pigment). Series 1 $8.60 Series 2 $10.85 Series 3 $14.10 Series 4 $20.80Abbreviations:

Dioxzn = DioxazineLt = LightMed = MediumPerm = PermanentWis = WinsorUltramrn = UltramarineTrquise = Turquoise See page 45

in full catalogfor DoublePrimary Sets.

Lightfastness:AA–Extremely PermanentA–PermanentB–Moderately Durable C–Fugitive

WNG692Viridian3 AA

code numbercolorseries / lightfastness

Key:

Winsor & Newton Larger TubesWNG335L. Jet Black. 37ml. $19.75WNG331L. Ivory Black. 37ml. $19.75WNG512L. Perm.White. 37ml. $19.75WNG283J. Gold Liquid Designer.30ml Jar. $12.30 JNB Price $11.50WNG617J. Silver Liquid Designer.30 ml jar. $12.30 JNB Price$11.50

WNGCC. Winsor & Newton ColorChart. This is a handmade colorchart for the entire line of Winsor& Newton Gouache. This is madefrom the actual gouache – so thecolors are true, not a printedapproximation. $10.00

Set includes:

S849. Derwent Metallic Pencils. Use these bright, highly reflective, water-soluble pencils to add sparkle to your work. Use dry, or add water to create interesting line and wash effects. They work best on a dark paper. A favorite of Heather Held and others. 12 brilliant colors in a flat tin. $25.99. JNB $23.39S776. Derwent Intense Water-soluble Colored Pencils. 12 pencil set. $33.99. JNB $27.19

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Diane Townsend Soft PastelsS885. Diane Townsend Soft Pastels. Handmade for artists, these are smooth, flowing pastels, rich in pigment. They are used and highly recommended by many calligraphers, including Heather Held and Sandy Wagner. Soft form, approx. 1¾" long and ¾" thick. Set of 12. Choose Metallic or Intense/Primary. $49.95 each Purchase both sets and save. Only $83.22 for two sets!

S858. Derwent Water-soluble Sketching Pencils. They work dry, or you can take a water-wet brush and paint with the graphite marks you have made, creating washes and other effects. Specify HB, 4B, 8B. $1.99 each“I love the Derwent wash pencils” -Laurie Doctor

S941. Leather Pencil/Pen

Case. This case is made from a soft leather and will hold up to 72 pens/pencils/markers/holders. Double zippers allow easy

access to your tools. Choose Color: Black or Antique Brown. $44.95. JNB $33.71

S943. Niji

Roll-up Pen Pouch. This durable water- resistant canvas

pouch will hold 36 pens, pencils, markers, brushes, and similar items. The strap to secure the roll-up uses a snap closure. 19" long and 7.75" wide. $5.50

WATERBRUSHESWaterbrushes are brushes with a large reservoir. Fill the reservoir with water and use the brush with pan watercolors or watercolor pencils. A squeeze on the barrel moves water into your brush. Fill the reservoir with water-based ink or paint, and you have a brush that is always filled with color.

FP93. Pentel Waterbrush. Same excellent nylon brush as the Pentel Color Brush. Large barrel. Designed so that it won’t roll off your table. Specify size: Mini (13mm brush, small barrel), Fine (10mm), Medium (13mm, medium barrel), or Large (18mm). $6.49ea. 2/$6.25ea. 3/$6.00ea.

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CASES / ROLL-UPS

See pages 46 & 49 for more gouache.

$14.85 each$16.50.

$214.50.$182.33


I16-S. Set 2I16-S. Set 1

Dr. Martin’s Iridescent Calligraphy ColorsThese are great. The colors flow out of a broad edge pen like ink. 1oz glass bottles with dropper top. Colors can be mixed. Truly waterproof when dry. The manu-facturer says they are lightfast. The set of 12 colors comes with a 12-pan mixing palette, 12-bottle holder, & a small cup for water. For individual bottles, specify color. The sets are one of each color. Copperplate Gold is the most popular color.

I16. Iridescent Calligraphy Colors. $7.70 each

I16-S. Set 1. 12 ink colors. Retail $89.95. JNB $80.96Blue Green Jade Orchid

I16-S. Set 2. 12 ink colors. Retail $89.95. JNB $80.96Amethyst Brass Bronze Copper

Silver Violet Black Sparkle (Grey) Copperplate Gold

Deep Blue Salmon Yellow White

Crystal Mint Misty Blue Nickel Rose Lamé

Frosted Peach Metallic Green Saffron Yellow Sequin Blue

I139-S. Pearl Ex Metallic Callig-raphy Set. Finally, Pearl Ex has created a calligraphy kit for making the pigment (powder) into cal-ligraphy ink. Or you can add the powder directly to ink to give that ink pearlescence and shine. Pearl Ex creates a metallic

effect without being a real metal - it will never tarnish or fade. Includes 9 colors (3g jars) that work well with cal-ligraphy nibs: Rose Gold (only available in this set), Solar Gold, True Blue, Silver, Aztec Gold, Super Russet, Pearl White, Grey Lavender, and Pink Gold – and three jars of gum arabic powder, instructions for mixing, and a list of nibs that work well with Pearl Ex. $19.95. SALE $17.96 I139. Individual Jars. More colors on website. $2.99ea.

I142. Richtone Color Inks.

These vibrant new inks come in a

range of 20 colors. They are pigment-based, and all but one color passed our lightfastness test of two weeks in a south-facing window in North Carolina (Peach changed color). They have some water resistance when compared to Higgins Eternal, but they are not waterproof like acrylic inks. The inks worked well without bleeding on a range of papers

and pads commonly used for calligraphy (Rhodia, Boris Layout, and Strathmore 400). 30ml (1oz), leak-proof plastic bottle. Specify color. $6.00 each 4 or more bottles (same or assorted): $5.00 eachI142-S20. Set of 20 colors. 30ml (1oz) bottles. $89.95SA-I142-S. Richtone Color Ink Sample Size. In ½oz (15ml) wide-mouth jars. Choose colors. $2.95 each. 10/$2.50ea

Magenta

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Fire Engine Red

Scarlet

Rust Orange

Brilliant Orange

Peach

Golden Yellow

Lemon Yellow

Emerald Green

Bright Green

Forest Green

Teal

Turquoise

Cobalt Blue

Midnight Blue

Lilac

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METALLICS

I140. Kuretake Gold Ink. A brilliant yellowish-gold

ink with a lot of sparkle. Comes in a 2oz plastic bottle (most of our metallic inks come in 1oz/30ml bottles). A sell-out at a recent “Gold Tasting” session. $16.60

GOLDEN HIGH FLOW ACRYLICS I136-S. Golden High

Flow Acrylics Set of 10. Calligraphers are giving this new line of liquid acrylics high marks for use in pen or brush. It is

densely pigmented and flows well. It has an ink-like consistency that works for fine lines and broad strokes. (Scribes who use the Golden version have said it is much better than Liquitex Liquid Acrylics!) Recommended for markers, air brush, and techniques such as staining. Colors: Hansa Yellow Medium, Nickel Azo Gold, Naphthol Red Light, Quin. Magenta, Ultramarine, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Burnt Sienna, Carbon Black, and Titanium White. $55.99. JNB $53.19

I127. Richtone Sepia Inks. Four beautiful, vibrant browns: Java,Walnut, Terra Cotta, Eucalyptus. These rich, natural dyes are Lightfast and non- waterproof. Very concentrated. Can be used straight or diluted with water. 30ml (1oz) plastic

bottle. For calligraphy, these inks are best on watercolor paper and other similar, highly-sized papers. $7.95 each

I127-S4. Set of Richtone Sepia Inks. One each of thefour colors. $29.95

I141. Kuretake Vermilion (Red) Ink. A very smooth

writing, orange-red ink that works well with both broad-edged and pointed nibs. 2 oz plastic jar. $8.95

RICHTONE INKS

MASKING FLUIDPebeo Drawing Gum. The best masking fluid. Write with the masking fluid in your pen. Let it dry, apply a watercolor wash, let that dry, and remove the masking fluid with a Rubber Cement Pick-up. You have white let-ters on a color background. Thins and cleans with water. S198-1. 1.5 oz. $7.95 S198-8. 8.45 oz. $25.75S199. Rubber Cement Pick-up. $2.95


I59. Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Ink. Specify Gold or Silver. For dip pen or brush only. Non-waterproof. $9.19 each

I59. Silver

I59. Gold

S767. Finetec Pearl Colors. Six 7/8" diameter pans. Russet, Regal Bronze,

Mother of Pearl Pink, Silver Pearl, Shining Reseda (soft green), Shining Aquamarine. $22.25. SALE $17.69

S766. Finetec Moiré Colors. Six 7/8" diameter pans, iridescent interference colors. Jade Green Moiré, Copper Moiré, Purple Moiré, Atlantic Blue Moiré, Pink Moiré, Sun Yellow Moiré. $25.50. SALE $19.49

Made of mica, a natural product that offers a wide variety of metallic shades, from gold and silver to irides-cent, shining pearl colors. Can be dis-solved with water and applied with a brush. Ideal for creating special effects and highlighting. Can be blended. Col-ors adhere to all absorbent surfaces, such as paper, wood, gypsum, etc.

S741. Finetec Mica Artist Color Set. Wildly popular at events and recom-mended by many instructors, includ-ing Carrie Imai, Angie Vangalis. This set has 5 shades of gold plus silver. Add water, mix with a brush, and ap-ply to your nib. $31.25. SALE $24.88

FINETEC METALLICS

S626. Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor Paint Sets. Hinged plastic case with a lid that can be used as a palette, but with 21 colors, you won’t need to do too much mixing! Carol Palleson tested this set and gave a thumbs-up for the combination of price and quality. Other sets – costing $20 for fewer colors – are more brightly pearlescent, but these are a bargain for adding fun touches to envelopes and cards. China. $6.25

GOUACHE / WATERCOLOR

Brilliant Gold

Brilliant Silver

PearlWhitePearlCopperPearlGold

Holbein Designer Gouache. These metallic gouaches are great for broad-edged, pointed pen, and brush work. They are finely ground mica based metallics. $16.00. JNB $14.40 each

HG640. Pearl White. HG641. Pearl Gold.HG642. Pearl Copper. HG645. Silver (not pictured).

SG870. Schmincke Gold Pearl Gouache. 14 karat gold color (yellow gold color). Our most popular Gold Gouache. $16.50. JNB $14.85

Winsor & Newton Metallic Gouache. 14 ml. $16.29ea. WNG283. Gold. WNG617. Silver.

Full Pan Schmincke Watercolor. This version of our most popular gold gouache is solid in a plastic pan. Add water with a brush and work up a quantity to write with.

It seems to have more sparkle than gouache. The gold is similar to Schmincke

Gold Pearl Gouache (a yellow gold). SG893-F. Gold SG894-F. Silver $12.96 each

I41-58 I41-59

Pan Gold. Metallic

Watercolor in 2.75" ceramic pans. Recommended by Carol Pallesen for its very fine grind. May need some Gum Arabic as a binder. $15.95 each I41-58. Pale Gold. I41-59. Rich Gold.

I56. Winsor & Newton Gold Ink. Mike Kecseg and Valerie Weilmuenster recommended this gold for decorating

letters at their classes at IAMPETH. 1oz glass bottle. $9.99

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I27. Spectralite Liquid Acrylic Color. Popular for pointed pen work. Waterproof.

Metallics: $8.24. See page 46 for more Spectralite Metallics.

I16. Dr. Martin’s Iridescent Calligraphy Ink: Copperplate Gold. Our bestselling gold ink. $7.70. See page 48 for more Iridescent inks.

Silver

Gold

P57. Dura-Lar Pad (clear .003). 9"x12". 25 sheets. Polyester-based clear film. Lies flat. Archival qualities. Ideal for protective overlays and book projects. Used by Sheila Waters when working with loose gold. $11.39. SALE $10.23

P66. Grafix Acetate Pad (clear .003). 9"x12". 25 sheets. Harvest Crittenden uses this pad when working with loose gold. $10.60

S780. Badger Paint Mixer. Collene Kalb introduced us to this small hobby paint mixer

for quickly mixing settled pigments into ink. Particularly useful for metallics such as

Dr. Martin’s Iridescent Calligraphy Ink and Spectralite. Good for 1oz – 4oz containers. $14.95

Tibet Inca Arabic Pearl Luna Silver

S890. Finetec Pan Color. Choose color: Arabic Gold, Gold Pearl, Inca Gold, Tibet Gold, Moon Gold, Sterling Silver. $5.95. SALE $4.50 each

Holbein Brilliant Gouache.15ml. This gouache provides a sparkly effect. Works well in brush and pointed pen. (Not recommended for broad-edged pens; use Holbein Pearl Gouaches.) $20.50. JNB $18.45 eachHG644. Brilliant Gold. HG646. Brilliant Silver.

S968. Finetec 12 Color Pearl Set. Twelve 7/8" diameter pans. Silver Pearl, Fine Gold, Shining Pink, Red, Fine Lilac, Red-Violet, Blue Pearl, Blue Silver, Green Pearl, Blue-Green, Bronze, and Red-Brown. $36.50. SALE $26.37


METAL LEAF / SHELL GOLDA book is a packet of 25 leaves of thin material. Loose Leaf is pounded and packed between sheets of rouged paper. It must be lifted from the paper with a wide brush called a gilder’s tip or placed on a specially made Gilder’s Cushion for cutting. Patent Gold is loose leaf placed on tissue paper and then placed under pressure to adhere it to the tissue. Patent leaf is much easier to use, especially with Instacoll. It can be cut with a clean pair of scissors and applied, gold side down, onto a prepared surface.

PRECIOUS METAL LEAFBook of 25 sheets, approx 33⁄8" x 33⁄8". Patent leaf has a paper backing and is easier to work with.S188. Loose Gold Leaf. XX. 23K. $64.50. JNB $56.95S606. Glass Gold Leaf (Loose). A higher quality leaf. 23K. $95.00. JNB $76.00

S189. Patent Gold Leaf. XX. 23K. $67.95. JNB $62.95

S940. 23K Gold Leaf XXX (Patent). 25-sheet book. 33⁄8" x 33⁄8". This XXX gold leaf is a slightly thicker version of gold leaf. You might find that our standard gold leaf (S189) requires more than one layer of gold,

but this gold is thicker and should cover in one layer. W&B brand. $60.95“I have been using W & B's gold and I have come to prefer their XXX. I used double deep (XX) for years but switched to the triple to see what it was like. I will never go back to the double (XX)” – Rosemary Buczek

S608. Palladium. 25 sheets. 33⁄8" x 33⁄8". Patent. A silver color metal very resistant to corrosives in the air and to acids (except nitric acid). Often substituted for white gold or silver leaf, which tarnish. $79.95. JNB $63.96

SHELL GOLDS738. Shell Gold. Powdered Gold with a gum Arabic binder. 23.75 carat. Small: Approx. 7.5mm diameter x 4mm thick. Size & weight varies with the amount of residual water. $39.95

NON-PRECIOUS METAL LEAFBook of 25 sheets, approx 5.5" x 5.5". Patent has a paper backing and is easier to work with.S604. Copper Leaf. Patent $12.60 Loose $8.96S605. Aluminum Leaf. Also called Imitation Silver. (Real silver is rarely used because it turns black unless coated.) Patent $12.15 Loose $8.06S904. Imitation Gold Leaf. Choose from three shades of gold. Bk of 20 shts. Patent $12.95ea. JNB $11.66ea. Loose $9.95ea. JNB $8.96ea. Specify color: Traditional Gold. #2.5. Our most popular; similar in color to 23K gold. (Available as Patent & Loose) Red Gold. #1. A rich, reddish gold. (Loose only) Yellow Gold. #3. A bright, lemony gold. (Loose only) S904-SL3. Loose Gold Imitation 3-Pkt. Assorted pack, 1 book each of all 3 shades. $29.85 JNB $25.37

S896. Artist and Illuminator Bridge. Rest your hand on this sturdy wooden bridge as you work, adding detail to your gilding, lettering, and painting without smearing the wet portions. Made in the U.S. of solid cherry wood. A self-adhesive felt pad is included, for those who want a cushion rest for their hand. Measures 3" x 12" x ¾" high. $32.50

S925. Acrylic Bridge. Rest your hand on this sturdy bridge as you add detail to your

gilding, lettering, and painting. You avoid smearing of the wet portions or smudging when using colored pencils. Bridge measures 3"x12"x 5/8" high. The feet have felt pads attached to the bottom. Made in the U.S. Clear. $19.95

VELLUMVellum is the ultimate writing surface for a scribe. While most of us write on paper, we can still write on the same material used for all the treasured medieval manuscripts. You can feel a connection with the scribes and illuminators of the Book of Kells, The Lindisfarne Gospels, and The Ramsey Psalter. High quality vellum is somewhat translucent and will have natural variations. Remember that vellum is the most forgiving of all surfaces for corrections.

Calfskin Manuscript Vellum. Medium weight. Our vellum sheets are expertly prepared on one side for writing. These sheets are ready for you to put pen or quill and ink or gouache to vellum. Specify size:S197-3. 3"x4". $6.95 S197-4. 4"x6". $10.95S197-6. 6"x8". $20.50 S197-8. 8"x10". $35.00

S152-FUL. Full Skin. Classic Calfskin Manuscript Vellum. Prepared for writing. Approx. 7-10 sq. ft. per skin. $40.00 per square foot.

S152-HAL. Half Skin of Classic Calfskin Manuscript Vellum. Prepared for writing. $42.50 per square foot.

S319. Fine Dental Pumice. Used for de-greasingvellum for writing. 1 oz. $2.00 6/$1.75ea. 20/$1.50ea.

Wet/Dry Sandpaper. For raising the nap in vellum prep. S316. 320 Grit. S317. 400 Grit. $1.45 each

GILDING SUPPLIESS267. Gilder’s Cushion. $26.00

S710. Gilder’s Knife (Gold Knife). Used for cutting loose leaf gold. Blade: 6". $35.95Raised Gilding / Gesso Ingredients

S428. Titanium Dioxide. White pigment used instead of white lead in gesso. 1 oz. $3.00S414. Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate. Finest grade. Pre-slaked plaster. 1 oz./$12.00 2 oz./$22.00 4 oz./$36.00 I44. Fish Glue. 2 oz. $5.75

Working with Loose Gold LeafWhen Sheila Waters and Harvest Crittenden work with loose gold, they use a clear film as a backing for the gold to make handling easier. See page 49 for P57. Dura-Lar Pad and P66. Grafix Acetate Pad.

See pages 46, 47, 49 for metallic inks, gouache, and powders.


GumsI84. Gum Arabic (liquid). A binder. Add several drops to a bottle of Higgins Eternal for Copper-plate writing. Also used with gouache. 2.5 oz (75 ml). (W&N). $15.49

I85. Gum Arabic Powder. Add 7 parts distilled H2O to 1 part powder or add to bottled ink directly. 1 oz. $3.75Gum Sandarac Powder. Tie up in a small square of cot-ton cloth and lightly pounce onto your paper to produce finer thins. Will help produce crisper letters. May stop bleeding, feathering. S123-1. 1.0 oz. $7.25 S123-1/2. 0.5 oz. $4.50

S123-B. Gum Sandarac Bag. A drawstring bag of ground gum sandarac ready for you to use to correct slight bleeding or to get thinner thins. Dab the sandarac onto the paper through the cloth, then hold the paper vertically and tap off any excess. Contains 1 oz. $9.95

RAISED GILDINGS251. Prepared Gesso Tablet. Gesso. Contains white lead (a poison). Handle with appropriate care. Instruc-tions included. $18.95 2/$17.95ea.

S898. Tresser’s Liquid Gesso. 8 grams. Use this liquid prepared gesso for manuscript

illumination. This slaked plaster recipe uses non- poisonous titanium oxide in place of white lead. Store tightly sealed in your refrigerator. $16.00

S926. Tresser’s Bole Raising Preparation. This traditional base for raised gilding uses

an earthy clay instead of plaster. Comes in liquid form ready to use out of the jar. ½ oz plastic jar. $12.00

S928. Water Gold Size. A traditional size for illumination. Made with natural gums. Paint

over the area to be gilded with a brush. Allow to dry, which may take 10 to 20 minutes. While it is still tacky, apply the gold. If the gold size dries out too much, its stickiness can be reactivated by breathing directly over the applied size. Yellow color. Recommended by Georgia Angelopoulos and a big hit with her class at Legacies. 15 ml (1/2 oz). $14.00 60 ml (2 oz). $32.00

S892. Instacoll. 100ml. Reggie Ezell loves this gold size for mirror finish raised gilding. It is so easy! Yellow color allows you to see what you have applied. Direc-tions included with your order. 100 ml (3 oz). $22.73 1L. $189.00

S760. Kölner Miniatum. Formulated for gilding on paper and other flexible surfaces. Will give full gloss finish. Ideal for gilding manuscripts. Similar, but thin-ner than Instacoll. Some find it easier to use. Specify Yellow or Clear. 50 ml bottle. $23.75See also Kölner Miniatum Ink below in Flat Gilding.

FLAT GILDINGI86. Gum Ammoniac. Soak these crystals in water and strain to produce a base for laying flat gold. 1oz. $8.95

I87. Gum Ammoniac Prepared Liquid. Skip the soaking and straining normally involved with using Gum Ammoniac! This liquid is ready to use for flat gilding straight out of the bottle. 30 ml. $17.75S756. Kölner Miniatum Ink. This thinner version of Miniatum is a favorite of Rosemary Buczek. Write with a broad-edge or pointed nib with Miniatum Ink, then apply gold leaf. Dries flexible, making it ideal for work on vellum and paper. 50 ml. $27.95

S929. Ormoline Gilding Medium. An acrylic size fluid enough to use with a pen. For gilding onto paper or parchment. Pink color. Highly recommended for flat gilding by Georgia Angelopoulos. 30 ml. $12.95

S473. Tresser’s Gold Size. Use this pink liquid for flat gilding on paper or most any surface. Highly recom-mended for its ease of use. Great for true gold leaf. Not as good for imitation leaf. $8.00See page 25 for glassine.

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S917. Leather Burnisher Pouch. This

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made from the same high leather as our Pen Pouch and is the perfect size to hold most short-handle burnishers. This handcrafted pouch looks luxurious and feels wonderful! Approx 8"x2", with drawstring. See the JNB website for color selection. $13.50

S537. Jeweler’s Rouge. $6.00

S701. Hematite Lipstick Burnisher. For burnishing raised gold to a mirror finish. True hematite. $105.00“...it is the best burnisher by far that I have tried on the market today, and I have had great success with it in these early trials.” – Peter Thornton,“Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity of testing this one. It's a real beauty. Has a nice hold, an authentic hematite burnisher. Tested & True Hematite!” – Jerry Tresser

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B3209. Designing Faces, Figures, Florals and More: Contemporary Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by Linda Schneider. 2009. 86pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $24.95 A great instructional workbook for pointed pen flourishing. You learn the basics

of flourishing and how to apply those techniques to ornament your work. Linda’s flourish style is unique. Instead of feathers and birds, she uses the flourish strokes to create delightful flowers, ladies, dogs, and even the Eiffel Tower.

FLOURISHINGWhether you want to learn how to make these flourished designs or you just want to admire these works of penmanship, these books are great resources. This drawing with pen strokes is often called Off-hand Flourishing.

B368. Ames Compendium of Practical & Ornamental Penmanship by Daniel T. Ames. 1883. Reprint 1978. 60pp. 8.5"x11". 3-ring binder $10.95 Eight pages of good instruction on writing and letterforms (Spencerian

and Copperplate) are followed by examples and alphabets. Flourishing (birds, feathers, etc.) is next, followed by pages of 19th-century ornamental lettering of all sorts. If you are interested in pointed pen writing, this book is a must buy.

POINTED PEN

B152. Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer. (1951) 78pp. 8"x11". Paper $9.95. Instructions and examples of pictorial flourishes: quills, birds, swans, and more.

B2470. An Elegant Hand: The Golden Age of American Penmanship and Calligraphy by William E. Henning, Edited by Paul Melzer. 2002. 320pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover $59.95. JNB $56.95 Chronicles the history of the Golden Age of Ameri-can penmanship, guiding the reader through the lives and careers of important American penmen, begin-ning with Platt Rogers Spencer, the Father of Ameri-can Handwriting, and Spencer’s gifted student, George A. Gaskell, whose books and periodicals reached hundreds of thousands of students throughout the second half of the 1800s. Illustrated with more than 400 examples, most from original specimens.

B2476. FW Tamblyn’s Home Instructor in Penman-ship. F.W. Tamblyn. 8th ed. 2001. (Reprints 7th ed, 1938.) 174pp. 8.5"x5.25". Spiral $24.95 80 pages of instruction on basic script, starting with holding the pen and positioning the paper, followed by pages of exercises, letterforms, words, and sentences to copy. Then 33 pages on Artistic Writing (Spence-rian) – instruction on adding the stresses to capitals and appropriate lowercase letters. Smaller sections on Engraver’s Script, broad-edged alphabets, off-hand flourishing, engrossing, and diplomas. A great reprint, and a highly recommended manual. See next page for more Spencerian Books

B255. The Universal Penman by George Bickham. (1741). 212pp. 9"x13.75". Paper $22.95. JNB $21.95

This amazing book has 212 pages filled with Copperplate/En-grosser’s script by English master penmen of the 1700s, all engraved by Bickham. The book has a good

variety of styles and sizes and a cornucopia of non-pictorial flourishing. A great source book.

B2503. At Home with Artistic Penwork by Stephen A Ziller. Set of five instructional books on pointed pen work first published in the 1940s. Business Writing (64pp.) Artistic Writing

(Spencerian & Ornamental), Card Writing, Engrossing Alphabets, and Bird & Design Flourishing (32pp each). 8.5"x5.25". Paper $24.95

B2504. Bird and Design Flourishing. 2001. 32pp. 8.5"x8.5". Paper $5.95. Provides instruction and examples from simple to complex of decorative flourishes, banners, feathers, and an assortment of birds. Highly recommended by Pat Blair.

B3116. The Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy by Gordon Turner. 1987. 42pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $6.95. JNB $5.95 Written in copperplate script, this is a good beginner’s book, especially for classes with a limited budget. For

more thorough instruction, purchase B1109. Mas-tering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters.

S586. Round Needle Nose Pliers. Joe Vitolo and others like these straight needle nose pliers for adjusting oblique holders. $6.50

B3891. How to Write Copperplate by Hamid Reza Ebrahimi. 2010. 40pp in English, 28pp in Persian. 8.5"x11". Paper $35.00 A good, thorough, and

beautiful introduction to Copperplate script with letter-by-letter instruction and guide

sheets. Use the book with Hamid’s online videos for comprehensive instruction. The English text, written in the author’s elegant script, is printed in dark brown on cream colored pages. 8 full-color illustrations. Hamid has taught the script since 1997.


See page 54 for more Spencerian books & supplies.

B1816. Learning to Write Spencerian Script by Michael Sull & Debra Rapp. 1993. 75pp.

6.75"x8.5". Paper $17.50 An instructional manual for Spencerian covering

equipment and tools, practice, and extensive instruction on individual letters.

Sull Spencerian KitK106. Spencerian Script Penmanship Instruc-tional Kit. All the items you need to learn to write Spencerian Script: Michael Sull’s Learning to Write Spencerian Script book, our Oblique Penholder (H96), four pen points, Sull’s Cross Drill exercise pad, 20 sheets of blank practice paper, 40 sheets of special guide sheets, ink, Michael Sull’s Copybook Practice sheets, & a cushion sheet. $82.25 value. $74.95K106-DVD. Above items plus Learning to Write Spencerian Script DVD. $120.25 value. $97.96

HANDWRITINGB3304. American Cursive Handwriting (Student Edition) by Michael Sull with Debra Sull. 2011. 320pp. 8.5"x11". 3-hole punched sheets. $34.95 A thorough presentation of traditional penmanship, grades 5 – adult. Includes historical background, plus

detailed info on writing position, writing zone, paper movement, and recommended sizes of writing. Contains a teacher guide and the student workbook/copybook. The thorough lesson plan guides the user in a straightforward, step-by-step progression to improve handwriting. ACH is similar to Business Writing or the basic, unstressed forms of Spencerian. Binder not included.

Pliers for adjusting oblique holders S507. Small Bent Needle Nose Pliers. Michael Sull uses these to adjust the curve of the flange to fit the nib you are using, to crimp the two sheets of metal in the curve a bit tighter if necessary, and to adjust the flat part of the flange to reduce the angle of the pen to the paper. They fit in your pen pouch or art bin. $6.50

SPENCERIAN MICHAEL SULL

P33. Cross Drill Pad. One of the keys to mastering Spencerian is

perfecting the rhythm and spacing between letters. This

pad provides a series of spacing exercises. 50-sheet pad. Includes

instruction. $9.95

P34. Spencerian Practice Pads. With guidelines and slant lines. There are two different pads with different x-heights so you can practice larger and smaller lettering. 8.5"x11". Approx. 50 sheets,

3-hole punched. Specify Large or Small x-heights. Beginners will start with larger writing. $9.95 each

Use these instructional aids alone or with Michael Sull’s instructional book and video.

B2463. Spencerian Practice Sheets. 29 printed pages. Copybook style. Over 700 lines to practice on. Includes two pages of instruction. Also included are five blank guide sheets each of two sizes. $15.00

B2463.

DVD12. Learning to Write Spen-cerian Script by Michael Sull. DVD $35.00. A 60-minute comprehensive instructional video by the author of the text of the same title. First he gives a brief history of the hand and then gives letter by letter instruction.

N118. Zebra G Nib. $2.00 5/$1.90ea. N118-10PK. Zebra G Pkt of 10. $18.50

B4075. Spencerian Handwriting: The Complete Collection of Theory and Practical Workbooks for Perfect Cursive and Hand Lettering by Platts Roger Spencer. 2016. 144pp. 7.5"x 9.25". Paper $15.95

Presents Spencer’s Theory of Penman-

ship and the five accompanying copybooks in one volume, providing examples & instruction, step-by-step lessons, and pages for practice of Spencerian Script, all from Spencer himself.

DVD23. Flourishing Tech- niques for Ornamental Penmanship by Michael Sull. 106 Minutes. Color. DVD $40.00 Covers basic tools and materials: pen points, oblique holders, papers. Continues with preparing and using colored and gold inks, including mixing a sepia ink from vermilion sumi & Higgins Eternal and using Dr. Martin’s Bleedproof White & Schmincke metallic gouaches. Begins with the primary flourishing strokes. Presents the basic steps for cartouches, scrolls, border designs, quills, birds, title flour-ishing, accent flourishes, and creative patterns. Finishes with a selection of over 50 different historical designs by a range of master penmen. It’s the closest thing to having Michael in the room teaching you!


COPPERPLATEB1109. Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual by Eleanor Winters. 1989. 192pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $15.95

A self-contained manual for serious students, includ-ing beginners. Part one places Copperplate in historical context. Part two begins with a glossary and detailed information on pens, paper, ink, and other materials. It includes indispensable technical tips, guidelines, how to use the pen, and 99 pages of detailed instruction covering minuscules, capitals, numbers, punctuation, and writing in various sizes. Part three deals with writing in color and the design and execution of simple projects, such as envelopes and small poems. “A fabu-lous beginner’s manual. I have been using it for years as a teaching tool, and all my students love it. They are able to understand it and work with it on their own between classes.” – Sheila Richter

Also by Eleanor Winters: B3350. Italic & Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond. 2011. 229 pp. 8-3/8"x11". Paper $24.95. JNB $22.46

Copperplate / Spencerian SuppliesCopperplate and Spencerian have gained in popularity as calligraphers expand their repertoire of letterforms. The thicks & thins are caused by varying the pressure on a flexible point – a worthwhile discipline to learn. All calligraphy, as Lloyd Reynolds noted, is a series of move-ments involving touch.

To learn Copperplate or Spencerian, order the Cop-perplate Kit (at right) or the Spencerian Kit (page 53). After you have some experience, order the nib sampler to try out the range of nibs.

BEGINNERS: The most popular nibs are Brause 66EF, Gillott 303, Hiro #40, Hunt 101, Nikko G, and Zebra G. Right-handers will need an oblique pen holder. Left-handers use either a straight holder or an oblique holder. All will need a bottle of Higgins Eternal (I08, $4.45), which is improved by the addition of 10 or 20 drops of Gum Arabic (I84, $15.49).

Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy (B1109, $15.95) by Eleanor Winters is a good book for beginners. In the book, Eleanor recommends the Gillott 404 & Gillott 303. Denys Taipale always taught Copperplate with Brause 66EF nibs and Higgins Eternal with Gum Ara-bic. Other teachers opt for a stiffer nib for beginners.

In her excellent article on pointed nibs in Bound &

Lettered (TAB2.4, $8.50), Caroline Paget Leake notes that Gillott 404 and Hunt 56 are sturdy and durable, making them excellent for student practice.

Pointed nibs (also called pen points) are of various sizes and don’t all fit in the same holders. Zanerian and Unadjusted Century oblique holders may need adjust-ing for your nib. See pages 56-57 for oblique holders. The Blackwell Oblique Holders work with almost all nibs.

Ron Tate Instructional DVDsLearn with the help of professional calligrapher, Ron Tate. Each DVD is a step-by-step tutorial and pres-ents the history, tools, and techniques of the script.

DVD39. Copperplate with Ron Tate. 2009. 1 hour, 45 minutes. DVD $29.95 Calligraphers call this beautiful hand Copperplate or English Roundhand; Penmen call it Engrosser’s Script. The DVD’s 21 chapters include correct posture and desk

positioning, writing angles and letter sizes, step-by step instruction for all lowercase and capital letterforms, numbers, connecting letters, and oblique pen holders and pen points.

DVD40. Spencerian with Ron Tate. 2009. 1 hour, 27 minutes. DVD $29.95 Spencerian is an American style of penmanship. The lower-case has only a few stressed strokes in a word. In Copperplate, every down stroke is thickened by applying

pressure to the pen. Spencerian Script can be written with more speed than Copperplate. Spen-cerian originated in Ohio in the 1860s with Platt Roger Spencer. The DVD’s 15 chapters include instruction and demonstration of all the letters of the alphabet, hand positions and correct posture, practice exercises, writing angles and letter sizes, oblique pen holders & pen points, practical tips for envelopes, and pen flourishes.

POINTED PEN

Beginner’s Copperplate KitsK100-B. Basic Copperplate Kit. All the items you need to learn copperplate. Mastering Copperplate by Eleanor Win-ters plus materials: black Hunt Oblique Holder, 6 Nikko G nibs, Higgins Eternal ink, Boris Layout Pad 9"x12" (50 sheets). Retail $42.50. JNB $39.95K100-NB. Basic Copperplate Kit/no book. $26.58. JNB $24.95K101-B. Deluxe Copperplate Kit. Mastering Cop-perplate by Eleanor Winters plus materials: Blackwell Plastic Oblique Holder, Higgins Eternal Ink, Gum Arabic Powder, 6 Nikko G nibs, 3 Hunt 56 nibs, 1 Zebra G nib, Boris 9"x12" Layout Pad (100 sheets), Canson Pro Lay-out Pad (50 sheets). $103.22. JNB $89.95 Save $13.27! K101-NB. Deluxe Copperplate Kit/no book. Retail $87.27. JNB $74.95 Save $12.32!

Available again!B4054. Copperplate Calligraphy by Dick Jackson. (1979) 2015. 96pp. Paper $12.95

Long out of print, this guide

is considered one of the best books devoted to Copperplate. Covers the basic strokes, followed by letter-by-letter instruction

(numbers too!). Guide sheets are provided.


Nibs /Points Pointed nibs vary greatly in their design, sharpness, fineness of line, & flexibility. Experiment with a variety to find the ones you like the best. Our assortments let you see what is available and what works best for you.

N154. Pointed Nib Sampler. One each of 10 of the most popular pointed nibs. These nibs are used for Copper- plate and Spencerian writing, as well as for pen & ink drawing. Contains Brause 66EF, Brause Rose, Brause Steno, Gillott 303, Gillott 404, Hunt 101, Leonardt G, Leonardt Principal, Nikko G, Zebra G. $14.95

N120. EF Principal Nib. Flexible, responsive, &

smooth-writing. List $2.95. JNB $2.50 10/$2.30ea. 25/$2.10ea. 50/$2.00ea. 100/$1.75ea.

BrauseN70. Brause 66EF. Very flexible. List $1.79.

$1.70 10/$1.65ea. 50/$1.55ea.

N69. Brause Rose Nib. #76. $2.60. JNB $2.47 See page 56.

N108. Brause 511. $1.70H85. Brause 511 & Holder.

Straight holder with Brause 511 nib. $6.00

N99. Brause 513. Fine hairlines, similar to Gillott 303. $1.69

N126. Brause 515 Nib. Crowquill (tubular nib). $2.00

H84. Brause 515 & Holder. Slim holder with Brause 515 tubular nib. $6.00

N90. Brause Blue Pumpkin (Steno 361).

These are similar to the Hiro Blue Pumpkin (#40), but stiffer and better made. Excluding the “G” pens, these nibs last much longer than most other current pointed nibs. $1.56 10/$1.49ea. 50/$1.44ea.

GillottN71. Gillott 170. List $1.29. $.90 10/$7.60 144/$79.20

N73. Gillott 290. List $1.32. $.95 10/$7.70 144/$84.96

N107. Gillott 291. List $1.35. $.99 10/$8.40 144/$84.96

N72. Gillott 303. $1.19. $.80 10/$7.10 144/$79.20

N74. Gillott 404. $1.35. $.99 10/$8.90 144/$93.60

N75. Gillott 659. Crowquill nib. List $1.69.

$1.29 10/$11.60 144/$84.96

N76. Gillott 1068A. List $1.49 $1.03 10/$9.80 144/$93.60

N102. Gillott 1950. List $1.55 $1.08 10/$10.40 144/$97.92

HiroN81. Hiro #40. (Leonardt Steno #40)Large, blue metal nib

with cutouts. A “blue pumpkin nib.” List $.66. $.60 10/$5.20 36/$17.64 100/$43.00

N82. Hiro Crown Nib #41. Fine, soft nib for Copperplate.

List $.95. $.60 10/$5.50 36/$16.92 100/$45.00 N111. Hiro 111EF. Fairly stiff, smooth point. $.89

10/8.50 100/$79.00

N83. Hiro 700. Superfine for Copperplate. Similar to the

Gillott 290. $.69 10/$6.50 20/$11.80 100/$52.00

Hunt

All nibs are shown at approximate actual size. For oblique holders see pages 56, 57. For straight holders, 32, 33, 40.

N86. Hunt 56. $1.25

N89. Hunt 100. $1.55

N93. Hunt 22. $1.25

N93-V. Hunt 22 Vintage. $2.30

N88. Hunt 99. $1.25

N77. Hunt 101. $1.55

N124. Hunt 104. $1.55

N79. Hunt 108. $1.55

N97. Hunt 512. $1.25

N98. Hunt 513EF. $1.25

N125. Hunt 102. $1.55

N78. Hunt 103. $1.55

MitchellN80. Mitchell

Elbow Nib. Allows you to write Copperplate with a standard

holder. Fits holder H83. $2.29 Box of 12/$23.16 144/$194.40

N117-1. Pointed Nib Sampler: 1 each. One each of 30 pointed nibs listed below. Does not include vintage nibs or music nib. The nibs in the assortment are: Brause 66EF, Rose, Steno; Gillott 170, 290, 291, 303, 404, 659, 1068A, 1950; Hiro Crown. 111, 40 (Blue pump-kin), 700; Hunt 22B, 56, 99, 100, 101, 103, 108; Mitchell Elbow; Nikko G; Zebra G, Tachikawa G; Leonardt G, Shakespeare, Index, and Principal EF. $34.50N117-2. Pointed Nib Sampler: 2 Each. $67.50See page 56 & 57 for more pointed nibs: Nikko, Tachikawa, Zebra, and Leonardt.

N127. Index Nib. Brass colored metal. $1.25 10/$10.00

N152. Hunt 107. $1.39


EF PRINCIPAL NIB After a year in devel-opment, you can now purchase a modern nib that is equal to the best of the vintage nibs. Brian Walker, a respected pointed pen enthusi-ast, has worked with a pen manufacturer to dupli-cate the quality and performance of the legendary Gillott No 1 Principality. The new nib has received rave reviews for both Copperplate and Spencerian. It’s flexible and responsive, gives fine hairlines, but is smooth-writing & catches the paper less.

N120. EF Principal Nib. These much anticipated nibs are now available for purchase. $2.95 JNB $2.50 each 10/$2.30ea. 25/$2.10ea. 50/$2.00ea. 100/$1.75ea.

N69. Brause Rose Nib. #76. The Brause Pen Company worked to manufacture a nib with the qualities of vintage nibs. This flexible nib was a John DeCollibus favorite at IAMPETH. Price $2.60 JNB $2.47 10/$2.29ea. 50/$2.19ea.

N113. Nikko G Nibs. These nibs from Japan are hand-cut, extremely smooth, and long-lasting. They are chrome-plated and have a medium flex. Great for Spencerian. Smooth writing with no burrs or scratchiness. Highly recommended by Michael Sull. Extremely popular with pointed pen men and women! $1.55 10/$1.40ea. 50/$1.35ea. 110/$1.20ea.

S377. Sull Leather Pen Roll-up. Now with a pen point pocket with a zipper! Michael Sull designed this to carry his oblique holders with the nib. The four pockets are extra wide (2.25") for an oblique holder and 8.5" deep to protect the nib. The top flap gives more protection. Leather tie. Specify: black, olive green, brown, red, or violet. $37.95

H23. Speedball Oblique Holder. Hunt plastic hourglass shape with offset for nib. $2.09 For: Hunt 22, 56, 99, 100, 101, 103, 104; Gillott 170, 303, 404, 1950; Hiro 700; Esterbrook 354. Brause 66EF and Hiro 40 can be used, but they are better suited to the adjusted holders listed above and on page 57.

H48. Ziller Oblique Holder. These less expensive oblique holders are pre-adjusted for our most popular pointed nibs. Metal flange, grey plastic handle. Specify Size: 66EF, NIKK, 303, PRIN. See the top of the next page, under H95, for the nibs that these holder sizes accommodate. $13.50

H96. New Oblique Plastic Holders. The standard, black plastic “hourglass” holder with an oblique brass flange. Pre- adjusted for our most popular nibs and to reduce catching on upstrokes. Specify Size: 66EF, NIKK, 303, PRIN. Nib sold separately. $12.50 each 12/$11.00ea.

H23.

S377.

H96.

Nikko-G

Principal

Rose

Principal Nikko G

Olive Green

Red

Black

H48.

Violet

Brown

H115. Ebony

Zanerian

Ornamental

Tapered

Nikko G

Principal

Gillott 303

Brause 66EF

Turned Wood Oblique Holders. These beautiful, turned-wood holders have a metal flange to hold the nib and are ideal for Copperplate, Spence-rian, and other pointed pen scripts. Choose from four styles: Ornamental, Tapered, Ebony, and Zanerian. Wood color varies.H115. Adjusted Turned Wood Oblique Holder. Pre-adjusted for our most popular nibs: Brause 66EF, Nikko G, Principal EF, and Gillott 303. These come ready-to-write, with the nib inserted. Choose style, then specify: 66EF, NIKK, 303, PRIN. $24.95. SALE $22.50 each 12/$22.12ea. SALE 12/$19.95 each

For those adept at adjusting the flange to fit their favorite nib, these holders are also available unadjusted at a lower price. These are sold alone, without a nib.H114. Turned Wood Oblique Holder. Not adjusted. $19.95. Tapered, Ebony: SALE $17.95 each Ornamental, Zanerian: SALE $14.95 each

N153. Zebra G Titanium Nib. An upgrade from the Zebra G (chrome/steel) nib (N118), which is made of chrome-plated steel.

The titanium version is said to have four times the endurance of the steel version.

H117. Left-handed Oblique Holder. Black plastic with metal flange. Adjusted for Nikko G. Online orders: For 66EF, 303, PRIN, indicate in “Special Shipping Instruc-tions.” Not shown, nib sold separately. $14.95 each

Shown actual size. $4.50 each 5/$4.25ea. 10/$3.90ea.

Zebra G Titanium. N153


MORE POINTED NIBSWe now stock additional nibs from Japan and the UK, suitable for pointed pen scripts, pen & ink, and Manga drawing (a comic book and animation style).

G-Pen. A multi-use pen capable of drawing thin or thick lines depending on the amount of pressure. It is a great drawing nib. It is a favorite nib with Western calligraphers and penmen for pointed pen scripts such as Spen- cerian and Copperplate. Michael Sull and other teachers use the Nikko G nib for beginners. Chrome-plated. N113. Nikko G-Nib. $1.55 10/$1.40ea. 50/$1.35ea. 110/$1.20ea. N137. Tachikawa G Nib. $1.80 10/$1.70ea. 50/$1.65ea. 110/$1.20ea.

N118. Zebra G Nib. $2.00 5/$1.90ea. N118-10PK. Zebra G Pkt of 10. $18.50 10/$17.50ea. N153. Zebra G Titanium Nib. $4.50 5/$4.25ea. 10/$3.90ea.

School Nib. A slightly softer pen point that produces bolder lines. Chrome-plated. N134. Nikko School Nib. $1.80 N139. Tachikawa School Nib. $1.80

N133. Nikko Saji-Chrome Nib. $1.80 N138. Tachikawa Saji-Chrome Nib. $1.80 N135. Nikko Nihon-Moji Nib. $1.80 N136. Nikko Maru Nib. $2.15

N145. Leonardt 6H Drawing Nib. $1.50 N132. Leonardt General Drawing. $1.05N131. Leonardt #30 Drawing Nib. $1.25

N113.

N72.

H95. Sapphire Blue

H95. Garnet Red

Nibs purchased separately

OBLIQUE HOLDERS

H95. Blue and Red Oblique Pen Holders. Now the wonderful new holders from Speedball are available as oblique holders. Special soft coating cushions your grip. Pre-adjusted to make writing easier (especially the upstrokes) and to fit specific nib sizes. Specify color: Sapphire Blue, Garnet Red. Specify Size: 66EF, NIKK, 303, PRIN. $16.50 each Adjusted Penholder Sizes, and the nibs they accommodate: 66EF: N70-Brause 66EF, N73-Gillott 290, N76-Gillott 1068A, N97-Hunt 512

NIKK: N113-Nikko G, N118-Zebra G, and other “G” nibs, N81-Hiro #40, N90-Brause Steno, N69-Brause Rose, N74-Gillott 404, N98-Hunt 513EF PRIN: N120-Principal EF, N77-Hunt 101, N82-Hiro Crown, N86-Hunt 56, N88-Hunt 99, N93-Hunt 22, N102-Gillott 1950 303: N72-Gillott 303, N108-Brause 511, N126-Brause 515, N83-Hiro 700, N99-Brause 513

POINTED PENH50. Blackwell Oblique Holder. A remark-ably simple design that holds most pen points for Spencerian and Copperplate. Finely crafted wood holder with a sturdy brass oblique arm. Designed to hold the nib at a less steep slant angle for ease of upstrokes. $44.00

(Works with most nibs except crowquills and the very largest

vintage nibs)

H61. Plastic Handle Blackwell Oblique Holder. Black plastic hourglass holder with the same brass flange as

H50. The brass work is not as finely finished, but is just as

functional. $31.50

Nibs purchased separately

H61

H50

Pencils for Dark PaperS769. Mechanical White Lead Pencil. Use this fine-line (0.9mm), white lead mechanical pencil to draw guidelines on dark paper – then brush off the lines! Similar to the soapstone pencil, but this item has a sharper edge, creating a thinner line that is easier to remove. Each pencil comes with nine 0.9mm leads. Fons & Porter brand. $14.50 S770. Refills. $6.99S625. Soapstone Marking Pencil. Use to draw guidelines on dark papers. Easy to wipe off. Recommended by Nan DeLuca and others. $5.95

Small Dinky DipsUsed by pointed pen writers to control the depth of the nib when dipped into the ink. 4 small, clear vials with lids in a base. Specify Rectangle 1"x4" or Square 2.75"x2.75".

S934. Small Screw-Top Dinky Dip. Slighter larger than our flip-top dinky dips and more secure. See picture at left. With four screw-top vials. $4.50

S935. Screw-Top Dinky Dip Refills. Packet of 8 vials and lids. $3.95

S852. Flip-top Small Dinky Dip. With four flip-top vials. $2.95

S855. Flip-Top Small Dinky Dip Refills. Packets of 8 vials & lids. $2.95

S853. Jumbo Dinky Dips. ½ oz. plastic jars hold more ink. Wide mouth is good for dipping pointed and broad edge pens. 1-jar Square. 2.75"x2.75". $2.504-jar Square. 3.5"x3.5". $5.954-jar Rectangle. 1.5"x6.5". $5.958-jar Rectangle. 3.5"x6.75". $9.9510-Jar Rectangle. 3.5"x8.5". $10.95S856. Jumbo Dinky Dip Refills. 8 half-oz. plastic jars with lids. $5.95

N144. Leonardt Shakespeare Nib. Smooth-writing, long, flexible nib that gives fine hairlines. Good for larger script. Popular at IAMPETH. $1.50

N143. Leonardt G Nib. A very nice, medium flex, not too sharp nib good for bigger script. Has a nice spring for good shade to hairline transi-tions. Popular at IAMPETH. $1.40 12/$1.35ea. 24/$1.25ea.

Nib size for adjusted plastic holders indicated by a dot on the flange. 66EF/Purple NIKK/Red PRIN/Blue 303/Light Green

NEW DINKY DIPS

Screw-Top

Flip-Top

Jumbo

Screw-topNikko G

N113

Zebra GN118


Michael Sull on Spencerian Materials:PEN POINTS: For beginners, Michael highly recom-mends the Nikko G nib and Hunt 56. He also recom-mends Hunt 22 and EF Principal, along with Hunt 101, Hunt 99, and Gillott 404.

INK: Higgins Eternal (I08, $4.45) will work fine and is improved by a little evaporation. For finest hairlines, Michael recommends McCaffery’s Black Penman’s Ink (I37, $7.25), as well as the colors, page 45. By add-ing a little Higgins Eternal to Bokuju Vermilion (I23, $9.45), you can create a wonderful sepia. Use a dropper to add Higgins Eternal, using a coffee stirrer to mix. McCaffery’s Brown is excellent as well. Dr. Martin’s Bleed Proof White (I38, $10.70) is Michael’s personal favorite white. Thin with water. He likes McCaffery’s Ivory (I37, $7.00), too.

Michael recommends a cushion of blotting paper under your writing sheet. It facilitates writing. Don’t write on a hard surface. Blotting Paper. 120lb white. These two sizes ship with books and supplies. S261-8.5. 8.5"x11". $.95 10/$.75ea. 20/$.65ea. S261-11. 11"x17". $2.50 10/$.95ea. 20/$.85ea.

PADS: Michael’s favorite for work for reproduction is the Canson Pro-Layout Marker Pad (see page 27).

S759. Blazer Ultrasonic Cleaner. Use for nibs, fountain pens, and brushes. Dried ink will float right off nibs and from the tiniest spaces in fountain pen assemblies. Michael Sull finds that his pointed nibs last 3 times as long. No special cleaner is needed. Use tap water alone, or if you have a particularly dirty item, add a drop or two of dish detergent. This small, sturdy unit uses the same powerful ultrasonic cleaning as larger, more expensive models. Retail $85.00. JNB $80.00

ULTRASONIC CLEANER

POINTED PEN & BRUSHB145. The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing. 1981. 140pp. 8"x10.5". Spiral paper $39.95. JNB $28.00 The first 21 pages by E.A. Lupfer provide some of the best Copperplate instruction available. He is a master of the hand. Other engrossing alphabets are shown, as

well as many examples of engrossed pieces. Revised & reissued at intervals since it was first published as Zanerian Alphabets in 1895.

S950. Topolino Magnetic Stirrer. If you address envelopes with metallic ink, this

little machine is for you. All metallic inks have a

settling problem. When you first start working, it takes a lot of shaking to get the metallic color evenly mixed in the ink. While you are working, you have to regularly stir the bottle to keep the pigment evenly dispersed. This ingenious device provides a fine solution. You place a Teflon-coated magnetic pellet in a wide-mouthed jar, pour in your metallic ink, and set the jar on the platform of the magnetic stirrer. Turn the dial on the magnetic stirrer, and, as if by magic, your ink is stirred! Leave your ink in the wide-mouth jar with the Teflon-coated pellet, and next time the machine will quickly and effortlessly stir your ink for you. No batteries; the stirrer plugs in. Because of its flat design, you are not limited to one jar size. Includes one magnetic stir bar. $79.25 S951. Stirring Bars. Pack of 5. Coated with a Teflon-like material. $12.50

Written with FP135

New on pointed pen script! B3948. Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe. 2013. 192pp. 8.5"x9.5". Paper $24.99. SALE $22.49 After an overview of supplies, you learn letters, words, then phrases with the clear instructions and

exemplars. You then learn how to write with gouache and watercolor and how to digitize your calligraphy for printed items. The 20 projects provide inspiration for weddings, entertainment, and personal stationery. The final section is practical info for the working scribe, including strategies for large-batch projects and hints for left-handers.

Barbara Calzolari Alessandro Salice

Corso di

I vantaggi offerti dagli strumenti informatici sono innegabili e preziosissimi,

ma non escludono il valoredella calligrafia, anzi, per contrasto,

lo sottolineano. Lontano dall’esigenza di rapidità

imposta dalla vita quotidiana, possiamo trovare nella scrittura manuale

un ritmo che sentiamo più connaturato in noi.In questo progetto abbiamo riversato

tutto il nostro impegno e la nostra passione. Speriamo di essere riusciti nel nostro intento.

Gli autori

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Pointed Pencil, Pen, and BrushHistory • Techniques • Alphabets

A Complete Course

Barbara Calzolari Alessandro Salice B4023. Calligraphy: A Complete Course with Pointed Pencil, Pen, and Brush by Barbara Calzolari and Alessandro Salice. 2016. 255pp. 5.75"x7.75". Concealed-spiral hardcover $24.95 This book is not yet available. You are encouraged to order now. Your card will not be charged for the

book until shortly before it ships. Free media mail shipping (USA only) on pre-publication orders.

A new instructional book for lettering with pencil (monoline Roman majuscules), gel pen

(monoline script), pointed pen (Copperplate), and brush (Barbara’s brush script). Warm up exercises, exemplar alphabets, letter-by-letter instruction, and writing exercises are included. The book starts with an illustrated history of calligraphy with many historical examples, and ends with a gallery of 16 scribes with bios, photos, and examples of their work. Text in English.

FP135. Namiki Falcon with Copper-plate Flex Nib. Black resin body, adjusted nib, gift box. $360.00

With precise and skillful adjustment, the nib of the

Namiki Falcon is transformed. The point is made finer and the nib is given even more flex, allowing for lightly stressed versions of Copperplate and Spencerian.

While it won’t flex like a Gillott 303, you may find it the perfect pen for correspondence and some envelope addressing. This fountain pen is also great for pen-and-ink sketching. Note: Only non-waterproof inks that are made for fountain pens should be used with this fountain pen. Be wary of pigmented inks for fountain pens.


AwlsS347. Bookbinding Awl. 3.25". For punching holes in signatures. Finer shaft than our other awl. $7.95

S255. Small Bookbinder’s Awl. Small awl with a wooden handle for punching holes in paper and thin board. $3.99 12/$3.85ea. 24/$3.65ea. 36/$3.35ea.

S234. Stylus. This inexpensive tool can be used to punch holes in a few sheets of paper before sewing. Sturdy, all-metal construction. Great for beginners’ classes because of its low cost. $2.89 10/2.69ea.

Push Drill

S348. Japanese Push Drill. The hollow-point drill bits cut holes in papers, leathers, and binder’s board. Pressure on the

wooden shaft causes drill to spin and cut hole. Set of 9 interchangeable drills: 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5mm. A marvelous tool worth the price. $69.95Replacement Drills. Specify Size: S370. Specify 1mm, 1.5mm. $11.20 eachS371. Specify 2mm, 2.5mm. $9.20 eachS372. Specify 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm.$9.20 each

B4022. Scripsit Book Arts Issue: 36.1. 2014. 32pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00 Exciting and inspiring bookworks and texts from David McGrail, Suzanne Moore, Nancy Ruth Leavitt, Elizabeth McKee, Yukimi Annand, Marina Soria,

Eliza Holliday, Carol Barton, and Sue Smith.

S348. Japanese Push Drill

BOOKBINDING SUPPLIESS255. Small Bookbinder's Awl

S347. Bookbinding Awl

S234. Stylus

S308.

S117-H.

FoldersS308. Deluxe Bone Folder. 6"x¾". Higher quality than our basic bone folder. $6.99 6/$6.75ea. 12/$6.50ea.S117-H. Horn Folder. Made from cow horn. Black. 6"x7/8". Smoother and harder than bone. $6.99. JNB $6.50

S543. Ergo Folder. Specifically designed to facilitate folding and com-pressing signatures and manipulating paper on boxes and books. Made of a Teflon-like material. 3 7/8" x 1 7/8" x 1/8". $25.95. JNB $19.95Teflon Folders. Will not glaze or mar delicate papers or fabrics. One end pointed, one end straight. S346-S. Small. Made of a Teflon-like material. 5.25" x 5/8" x .25". $19.75S346-L. Large 6.25" x .75" x 3/8". $22.75

BOOK & PAPER PRESS

BOOK PRESS. Use this high-quality press for books or drying handmade paper under pressure. An excellent press at an affordable cost. Delivers 2,000 lbs of pressure. Easily moved from one location to another. Prices are 10% off retail.

S490. Large Book Press. For books/papers up to 11"x14". $359.10

S489. Small Book Press. For books/papers up to 8.5"x11". $337.50

Made in the USA from Baltic birch, handcrafted, fully assembled, & maintenance-free. No shipping charge in the USA for these items.

S695. QuikNip Book Press. Ideal for studio work, as well as for the serious home binder. Developed in consultation with a professional

binder (Peter Verheyen). For casing in, pressing signatures, and pressing glued-up books. Elegantly designed with a work-

space of 11.5" x 16" between posts. Shipped with working daylight of 4", but comes with two extensions for raising the arch height. $449.00. JNB $404.10

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B3950. Thread Loves Paper: Contemporary Artist Books by Emily Marks. 2012. 74pp. 11"x8.5". Paper $20.00 This book, which grew out of an exhibition the

author curated, shows how 25 book artists use thread in their work. Chapters on covers, bindings, hand embroidery, machine stitching, and altered books provide a historical perspective and then display book art examples along with statements by the makers. Learn how the artists think and of their experiences, and gain insights into how they create unique artworks. Large, full-color images for each artist’s book.

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NeedlesBookbinder’s Needles. From England.S213-SH. #18 Sharp. Pkg of 6. $2.55S213-BL. #18 Blunt. Pkg of 6. $2.00S219. #15 Sharp. Pkg of 6. $2.55S218. Curved. Pkg of 3 assorted. $4.85 #15 accepts thicker thread than #18.

ThreadS288. Colored Linen Thread 18/3. Unwaxed. 50 gram spool. Specify color. $17.95 each

Unbleached Linen Thread. From the UK. 100% Flax. Unwaxed. 50 Gram spool. S310. 35/3. 50 yards. $7.25S351. 12/3. Approx 127 yd. $13.50S352. 18/3. Approx 172 yd. $14.50S353. 35/3. Approx 335 yd. $16.50

Londonderry Linen Thread. Made from long-fiber linen for strength and spun wet for smoothness. Imported from Europe. Colors: Ash Grey, Azalea Pink, Beige, Black, Blue Bird, Bluebonnett, Cabernet, Canary, Clove Brown, Cornflower, Cotton Candy, Dandelion Green, Evergreen, Ivory, Jonquil, Lilac, Maple Sugar, Peacock Green, Persian Green, Redwood, Saddle Brown, Sweet Potato, Terra Cotta, Violet, White, Wild Rose. All colors in both 18/3 & 30/3. S825. 18/3. 13 yards (12m). $2.50 each 4/$2.30 each S826. 30/3. 21 yards (20m). $2.75 each 4/$2.55 each

Board CutterTriumph Paper & Board Trimmer. Solid, all-metal construction and highest grade Solingen steel blades. Pressure clamp to hold board/paper, adjustable align-ment bar, extension guide, and guides calibrated in 16ths of an inch. Capable of cutting a single sheet of binder’s board up to .098" thick. Accurate and easy to use. Made in Germany.Formerly known as Kutrimmers.

S486. Triumph 1134. 13.75" cutting length. Dimensions: 15"x12". $279.00. JNB $251.10

S571. Triumph 1046. 18" cutting length. Dimensions: 20" x 14". $519. 00. JNB $467.10S572. Triumph 1080. 31.25" cutting length. Dimensions: 32" x 24.5" Floor Model. $1,849.00 JNB $1,664.10

See johnnealbooks.com for more Triumph TrimmersPlease give a street address for FedEx Ground Delivery. Your trimmer will be shipped separately from the rest of yourorder. Floor Models delivered by freight. USA shipping cost (excluding AK, HI, PR) is generally $16.00.For AK, HI & PR, we can give you shipping options and cost.

Book ClothBook Cloth. Standard solid color cloth. 100% rayon, acid-free, paper backed. Specify Color: Black, Red, Beige, Forest Green, Linen, Chocolate, Grey, Turquoise, White, Burgundy, Moss Green, Light Brown.BCS-Color. 17"x19". $6.00 BC-Color. 17"x38". $11.00Linen (large size only): BC-LIN. 17"x38". $14.95

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S827. 18/3 Set of 4. Sets: Bright, Harvest, Natural. $9.20ea S828. 30/3 Set of 4. Sets: Bright, Harvest, Natural. $10.20eaS829. 18/3 Set of 26. Retail $59.80. $53.82. Save 10% S830. 30/3 Set of 26. Retail $66.30. $59.67. Save 10%

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B3850. Beyond Paste Papers: Artists’ Books by Rosie Kelly. 2012. 23pp. 7"x8.5". Paper $9.95 Think of what you would have if you took detailed notes in a Rosie Kelly workshop, but in full color and more complete, and you will have this book. Rosie shares her expertise

on painting papers, designing pages, and making a bound book. Step-by-step instructions take you from a blank page to a soft cover book, with insights, tips, and tricks.

B3899. Book Art Studio Handbook: Techniques and Methods for Binding Books, Creating Albums, Making Boxes and Enclosures, and More by Stacie Dolin and Amy Lapidow. 2013. 160pp. 8"x10.25". Paper $24.99. JNB $22.49 This attractive book packs a lot in

between its covers: First bookbinding techniques – cut-ting, gluing, folding, and sewing. Then step-by-step photos and instructions for albums, books, boxes and slipcases! Albums: woven, stub, and accordion-with-frames. Books: ticketed, friend-of-a-friend, sketchbook, limp paper binding, travel journal. Enclosures: 5-minute slipcase, slipcase, French box, and book in a box. It ends with a short book artists’ gallery.

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Bookbinding AdhesivesS340. Jade 403. Highly recommended PVA adhesive for bookbinding. pH neutral. 8oz. $10.50 16oz. $15.95S233. Wheat Starch for Paste. Pre-cooked, dissolves easily in cold water. Can be mixed with PVA adhesives or methyl cellulose. Archival. 1 lb. $6.50S343. Methyl Cellulose. Used as an adhesive, alone or mixed with Wheat Paste or PVA. Also for paste paper. 4oz. $8.00 8oz. $12.00 16oz. $19.50S832. Glue Brush. For applying bookbinding adhe-sives. Natural bristles. Metal-free design. 1/2". $7.15

Book BoardDavey Board. Single-ply, dense, acid-free bookbind-ing board. Highest quality. For most bookbinding and box-making needs, the .080 (approx. 3/32") is recom-mended. Smaller books use .070. This is real Davey board, the best book board available. Grain direction is parallel to the underlined dimension.

Quantity prices are available on any combination of size and thickness. Online orders: If appropriate dis-counts are not in your shopping cart, type “apply Davey Board quantity discounts” in the special instructions field on the shipping address page (or send a separate email), and you will be charged the price with the discount applied.

S716. 70pt. Pack of 10. 5.25"x7.25". $12.95 2/$11.95/pk.S714. 70pt. Pack of 8. 9"x11.5". $12.95 2/$11.95/pk.S715. 80pt. Pack of 8. 9"x11.5". $13.95 2/$12.95/pk. S713. 80pt. Pack of 4. 15"x20". $18.95 2/$16.95/pk. 3/$15.95/pk. 4/$14.95/pk.

S720. 80pt. Pack of 8. 15"x20". $29.95 2/$26.95/pk. 3/$24.95/pk. 4/$23.95/pk.

See page 60 for board cutters.

More Bookbinding SuppliesS617. Super (Mull or Crash). Open weave cotton material used for attaching the spine of the book to the case. 18" x 36". List $9.95. JNB $9.15Bookbinder’s Tape. Strong, acid-free, gummed linen tape for binding & repair. S708. 2"x36". $8.25 S707. 1"x36". Scored for easy folding. $7.75S709. Book Repair Tape. Extra strong adhesive tape for binding projects and for reinforcing or repairing spines. 2"x15yds. Specify White or Black. $21.99

Cutting Tools

S417. Excel Deluxe Knife. American-made, with a soft handle, no-roll feature, safety cap, & much sharper blade (#11). Specify color: Purple, Black, Green, Blue, Grey, Red. $4.95

S130. #11S129. #10

Excel #11 Blade. S130. Pkt. of 5 blades $2.02 S130-100. Box of 100 #11 blades. $29.19 S129. Excel #10 Blades. Pkt. of 5 blades. $2.91

Scalpel / Blades. For cutting, trimming, & scraping. Extremely sharp blades snap onto handle. S373. #4 Scalpel Metal Handle. $5.30 S374. #23 Scalpel Blades. Curved. Similar to #10 blade. For #4 handle. $.60 eachS791. #3 Scalpel Metal Handle. $5.30 S792. #10 Scalpel Blade. Curved. (#3 holder). $.60ea. S793. #11 Scalpel Blade. Pointed. (#3 holder). $.60ea. Quantity Prices for Scalpel Blades (same or assorted): 10/$.55 each 25/$.50 each

S417. Excel Deluxe Knife

S754. Ceramic Precision Cutter. This paper cutter functions as a craft knife similar to Excel or X-Acto, but with a much smaller blade. It is a neat new tool that cuts paper very well – both straight lines and intricate shapes. The dozen that we took to Cheerio were sold within an hour or so. According to the manufacturer, the small ceramic blade stays sharp. The part you grip has a slightly smaller diameter than a regular craft knife. Olive green. $6.95

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S345. Microspatula

S345. Microspatula #1. Stainless Steel. 8" long. $4.50S538. Smaller Microspatula. 6.25" long. $3.65

CradleS618. Sally’s Piercing Cradle. For

bookbinders, this small, ingenious, and sturdy portable cradle

assembles in an instant with Velcro. Take it apart and the three aluminum pieces nest

together for storage or travel. Lenght: 8". $25.95

B4079. The Art and Craft of Handmade Books: Revised and Updated by Shereen LaPlantz. (2001) 2016. 128pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $19.95. JNB $17.95

This innovative approach to

bookbinding explains an array of creative techniques that elevate handmade books into

extraordinary works of art. Easy-to-follow, well-illustrat-ed directions explain how to make pop-up panels, pages that “explode” from the spine, slipcases, tassels, and other distinctive features. A full-color photo gallery offers further inspiration for enhancing and personalizing projects. From the author of Cover to Cover, which is also now available in an updated edition.

B4044. Cover To Cover, 20th Anniversary Edition: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals & Albums by Shereen LaPlantz. 144 pages. 8.5"x10". Paper $19.95. SALE $14.95

First published in 1995, Cover to Cover helped launch many of us into the craft of making

books by hand. This beautiful 20th anniversary edition can do the same for you with its foundational, step-by- step instructions. Cover to Cover explains all the basics and shows how to create, fold, assemble, and stitch a range of books and journals, from simple pamphlets to accordion-folded signatures, using a variety of materials. Shereen LaPlantz was the founder of the magazine Bound & Lettered (then called Tabellae Ansatae).

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B2393. Making Books that Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist & Turn: Books for Kids to MakeBy Gwen Diehn. 1999 (2006). 96pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $12.95. JNB $11.66 This full-color step-by-step instruction manual includes

projects that magically unfold like a map, tell stories on a scroll, contain cards that slip into pockets, and include pop-ups perfect for celebrating all types of occasions.

B4033. A World of Artist Journal Pages by Dawn DeVries Sokol. 2015. 320pp. 9"x10". Paper $24.95. JNB $19.95

Features more than 1,000 captivating pages

from artists across the globe. Lists of techniques and materials used

for each page, plus behind-the-scenes interviews, give readers a glimpse inside the minds of new and established artists, making this a stimulating compilation sure to inspire beginners and seasoned art journalists alike.

B3904. Journal Your Way: Designing & Using Handmade Books by Gwen Diehn. 2013. 180pp. 9"x9". Paper $17.95. JNB $16.15 This book celebrates the art of making and using a personalized journal. Inspiring

images showcase a rich variety of working journals and introduce longtime journal-keepers through their pages. Joural Your Way is a paperback version of Live & Learn: Real Life Journals.

B3789. Making Mini Books: Big Ideas for 30+ Little Projects by Kathleen McCafferty. 2012. 144pp. 9"x9".Paper $19.95. JNB $17.95 Add to your bookmaking repertoire with these adorable mini-volumes, which are often

easier to craft than their larger counterparts! Some require only folding and stapling. Includes beautiful leather-clad journals, block print notepads, accordion-fold mini-zines, and others that feature interior pockets, unique closures, colorful stitching, and eye-catching bindings, plus an illustrated stitch guide.

B3323. Constructing and Covering Boxes: A Beginner’s Guide by Tom & Cindy Hollander. 2009. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $14.99 Presents thorough instruction for only two box projects: a hinged box and a clamshell box. Each stage of the box is broken down into detailed

steps, each illustrated with a color photo. (There are over 230 photos in the book.) Using the book is similar to having a master box-maker demonstrating the construc-tion, while showing you all the small, but important techniques that are so important in a well-crafted box.

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QUOTATIONS B3328. Wabi Sabi: The Art of Everyday Life edited by Diane Durston. 2006. 368pp. 4.25"x4.25". Paper $8.95 This engaging little book is full of gems: bits of wisdom on impermanence, imperfection,

simplicity, humility, sincerity, harmony, purity, tranquil-ity, and contentment. The collection illuminates the concept of wabi sabi. Annie Cicale recommends the book as a source of thoughts for your calligraphic projects.

JOURNALS

ArtGraf Water-Soluble Pigment. A unique blend of binders with graphite or earth-tone pigments. Can be used for both dry and wet techniques, creating a wide range of shades. Applies easily, yet erases cleanly.

S949. ArtGraf Graphite Stick. $4.50ea. JNB $3.99ea.S954. ArtGraf Graphite Tin. 20g tin. $18.95. JNB $14.95S955. ArtGraf Disc. Disc of intense pigment. Stroke directly on paper, or collect color with a wet brush. 1-5/8" x 1-7/8 x 1/4". Specify: Carbon Black, Sanguine, Brown, Sepia, Dark Brown, Ochre. $10.95 each. JNB $8.99 eachS955-S6. ArtGraf Earth Tone Disc Set. Set of 6 (includes black). $59.95. JNB $53.94

PS106. Speedball Arnhem 1618. 100% rag, acid-free. Semi-smooth, vellum finish. Internally & externally sized. 22"x30". 90lb. 245gsm. 2 deckles. Made by Schut Papier, a mill near Arnhem, Holland, that has made fine paper since 1618. White. $4.00This printmaking paper was a hit at the two Cheerio Calligraphy Retreats this fall. Samples were provided to several participants and to the instructors, and all reported that it was an excellent paper for calligraphy. Angie Vangalis felt it is superior to Rives BFK (and is less expensive). The surface has a smoother finish, making it suitable for pointed pen work.

S965. Londonderry Linen Lacing Thread. Size 4. Good for sewings that show the thread, such as coptic binding. 70 meter spool. Choose: Ash Grey or Ivory. $6.95

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I143. Ocean Fountain Pen Ink. This new ink from Dr. Martin’s is pigment-based for rich, opaque color. It is lightfast, un-like most fountain

pen inks. Choose color: Black, Blue, or Red. $22.45. JNB $20.21


B3307. True Nature: An Illustrated Journal of the Four Seasons in Solitude by Barbara Bash. 2004. 144pp. 7.75"x10". Hardcover $24.95. SALE $9.95

Calligrapher Barbara Bash has created this lovely nature journal

which combines a handwritten text with delightful watercolors. She caringly records and reflects on her encounters with animals and plants during solitary walks. It makes a wonderful gift.

B3952. 500 Handmade Books: Volume 2. 2013. 420pp. 8"x8". Paper $24.95. SALE $22.49 500 stunning new creations by an array of internationally known book artists, presenting the creative possibilities of books as objects and as sculptural pieces.

Includes rich variations on the traditional codex along with works that unfurl, scroll, and flip. Materials used include metal, fabric, wood, and glass, in addition to paper, both machine-made and lush, handcrafted sheets.

BOOKBINDINGB4024. Bound: Over 20 Artful Handmade Books by Erica Ekrem. 2015. 144 pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $19.95. JNB $17.95

This book uses a different mix of

materials in its projects: Shells, ceramic tiles, and cigar box

boards are used for book covers. A leaf forms the cover of a leaflet. Covers of discarded hardcover books are repurposed as covers for new books. Thick leather alone is used, wrapping around the text block and stitched to create several books without boards. All the books are sewn using a variety of stitches, most exposed at the spine. After a section on the basics, each of the 20 projects has step-by-step instructions and illustrations & a full-color photo of the finished book.

B3558. Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-Up Designs by Paul Jackson. 2014. 128pp. 8.75"x8.75". Paper $24.95. JNB $20.96 While marketed to designers, this book is a gem

for those of us making objects by hand. Use these simple techniques to create exciting and surprisingly easy-to-make 3-D designs. Each pop-up is cut from a single sheet of paper, which is ideal for cards, but they are equally suited for bookmakers when the designs are repeated in an accordion fold structure. The emphasis is on surface design over complex cutting. Each chapter introduces a new technique and shows it can be adapted in many different ways or combined with techniques from earlier chapters.

B4078. Making Books with Kids: 25 Paper Projects to Fold, Sew, Paste, Pop, and Draw by Esther K. Smith. 2016. 144pp. 8.5"x8.5". Paper $24.99. JNB 22.49

Features more than 25 creative,

kid-friendly projects in design, illustration, paper decorating, binding techniques, and more. The easy- to-follow instructions are supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs and illustrations, accompanied by finished samples, variations, and the inspiring work of prominent book artists. Guided by adults, children of all ages and experience levels will enjoy these engaging exercises, at school or at home.

B3039. Building a Book, Binding a Poem: Artists’ Books in the Classroom by Meg Kennedy and Liz Abrams-Morley. 2010. 165pp. 8.25"x11". Paper $20.00

This book for middle school and high school

teachers is based on the authors’ extensive experience conducting

school residencies and teacher workshops over nearly two decades. The book demystifies the tasks of writing poetry and creating books with students. It presents techniques of page decoration and book construction and various writing exercises, which are then incorpo- rated into a series of step-by-step projects that the students can make.

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BOOKBINDING B3560. Little Book of Book Making: Timeless Techniques and Fresh Ideas for Beautiful

Handmade Books by Charlotte Rivers. 2014. 176pp. 6.75"x7". Hardcover $22.95. JNB $19.93

Packed, page after page, with wonderfully eclectic

creations from 30 top bookmakers, this book will inspire you to explore all the intriguing possibilities of bookmaking as an art form. The practical section includes 21 easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials, including binding techniques and experimental page treatments, such as Sumi ink marbling. 200 color photos.

B3339. Making Handmade Books: 100+ Bindings, Structures & Forms by Alisa Golden. 2011. 256pp.

8.5"x11". Paper $19.95. JNB $17.95 Folded, glued or sewn handmade books in a variety of shapes and styles, from rolled scrolls to Jacob's ladders, from folded flexagons to case bindings. Includes an inspiring gallery of Golden’s books and contributions by more than 40 established book artists. Golden is the author of Expressive Handmade Books (B2967) and Painted Papers (B3166).

B3444. Handmade Photo Albums: Complete Instructions for Making 18 Fun and Creative

Designs by Tami Porath. 2007. 110pp. 8"x10.5". Paper $19.95. SALE $6.00

Use these albums for photos or adapt Tami’s

techniques and ideas for journals and other binding projects. Step-by-step photos accompany the detailed instruction.


B3232. Leather Books: An Illustrated

Handbook by Karli Frigge. 1997. 90pp. 5.5"x 9.75". Edition of 370 copies. Paper $58.00. JNB $24.99 This manual presents instruction and drawings for two methods of binding.

In each, the signatures are sewn over leather strips and then pulled through the boards. Parts of the leather thongs are visible with each binding. The bind-

ings use traditional binding techniques, such as rounding and backing a spine. Includes 75 instructional drawings.

B3798. 75 Artist Books: The Kaldewey Press, New York, A Catalogue Raisonné by Clemens von Lucius. 2011. 364pp. 6.7"x9.5".

Flexcover $50.00. SALE $24.95 The press, established in 1985, has produced 75 artists’

books. It is one of the leading presses for contemporary artist books, and its exquisite volumes have been exhibited worldwide. This profusely illustrated catalogue raisonné presents in detail all seventy-five books published to date, with individual descriptions. These sale copies are shelfworn.

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B4069. Bind, Alter, Fold: Artist Books by Marilyn Stablein. 2015. 90pp. 8"x8". Paper $24.95

This catalog of Stablein’s book art presents 38 works in full-color, full-page

photos. The books use a variety of handmade and decorative papers, unusual materials, and a variety of binding structures, such as carousel book, flag

book, and piano hinge. The books are divided into categories, including visual and travel journals, altered books, and book art objects. Stablein’s award-winning artist’s books are in private and public collections.

B4007. The Spirit Books by Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord. 2014. 80pp. 8.25"x5.25". Paper $20.00 Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord’s

Spirit Books are one-of-a-kind sculptural handmade books cradled in twigs, branches, vines, and roots. They

bring together her love of the book and her response to the natural world, both what is visible and what lies behind. She made her first Spirit Book in this continuing series in 1992. In this new book, she combines evocative images of 34 Spirit Books with her thoughts on their creation.

DVD50. Fine Bookbinding with Don Etherington &

Monique Lallier. 2011. Approx 240 min. DVD

(Two-disc Set). $104.95. Etherington & Lallier

present, in complete step-by-step detail, Fine Full-

Leather Binding With Raised Bands (Etherington) and

Design Binding With Leather Inlays and Onlays in the French Tradition (Lallier). Current binders will

enhance their craft by refining their techniques and learning new methods. For beginners, the

DVDs teach you how to completely cover a book in full-leather and create beautiful multi-color

leather inlays & onlays with clear, straightforward instruction.

This long-awaited DVD has FOUR HOURS of how-to instruction!

B3229. Bookbinding & Conservation: A Sixty-Year Odyssey of Art and Craft by Don Etherington. 2010. 180pp. 8.5"x11". Hardcover. $49.95. SALE $39.96 This autobiography takes you through Etherington’s lifelong

journey of bookbinding and conservation, including his teaching and his journey from Europe to the US, where he became Training Officer and Assistant Restoration Officer at the Library of Congress in 1970. This account of his personal and professional life includes his contribution to the conservation effort in Florence, Italy, following the great flood that damaged thousands of books. Etherington’s work can be found in collections worldwide. Includes a gallery of his fine bindings.

SPECIAL OFFER! Purchase a copy of Don Etherington’s Bookbinding & Conservation (B3229, $49.95) and a copy of Fine Bookbinding (DVD50, $104.95) for only $125. You save $29.90 off the

retail price when you purchase both. Use item code DVD50&B3229.

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B3958. Art Made from Books: Altered, Sculpted, Carved, Transformed. Edited by Laura Heyenga. 2013. 176pp. 7.25"x9.25".

Hardcover $27.50. JNB $24.93 Some book artists use the mass-produced printed book as their basic material. They cut, carve, stack, and stitch unwanted books to produce original and compelling works. This definitive collection ranges from whimsical pop-up landscapes to powerful sculptures. Over 200 photos.


CHERRYL MOOTE Cherryl tests each set of instructions with a group of papercrafters. Her books and DVDs have received rave reviews.

B3442. Fold by Cherryl Moote. 2011. 120pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral-bound $39.95 Shows you how to use simple paper folding techniques to create books, envelopes, fold-outs, explosion folds, 3D structures, and cards. The instructions for over 20 projects are complete, well-illustrated, easy to follow and thoroughly tested. Includes detailed information

about paper crafting tools, materials and work techniques. All the info you need to create your own magical and fun paperworks. Black & white illustra-tions, full-color gallery.

B2765. Books with Girth by Cherryl Moote. 2005. 220pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $49.95

This instruction manual covers books that have thick spines. Included are sewn books like Coptic, long-stitch, and Secret Belgian Binding, and many unsewn books like piano hinge, interlocking signatures, and the Spectabular book. The instructions are detailed and accompanied by clear diagrams, suggestions for variations, and photos of the projects. The fourth in her bestselling series of instructional manuals.

B2998. Photo Op by Cherryl Moote. 2007. 132 pages. 8.5"x11". Spiral Paper $40.00 Fifteen projects for your photographs, both vintage images and your current snapshots, including simple display options, clever storage projects, fun albums, arty showcases, and heritage albums. Instructions are clear and precise, amply diagrammed with line draw-ings, and further illustrated with both black and white and color photographs of the projects. The instructions are detailed and well-tested, and include suggestions and how-to’s for variations. Projects: Meishi Photo Folders, Freeze & Easelback Frames, Folded Easel, Photo & Meandering Corners, Photo Cubes. Books: Turkish Map Fold, Origami Pocket, Photo Carousels, Bellows, Gallery. Albums: Stab Bound, Post & Screw, Heritage Hinge.

B2480. Sleight of Binding. 2002. 88pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $29.95 Cherryl’s second how-to manual is about trick books, including flexagons, Jacob’s ladders, and folded forms. Full of fun stuff! A best seller at conferences. Available again in 2016.

B2429. Simply Bound:Beginnings in Bookbindingby Cherryl Moote. 2001. 80pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $29.95 For papercrafters & others wanting to start making books, this manual gives clear, precise instructions

with step-by-step illustrations for 16 projects, including meander books, lotus books, tea bag books, flutter books, & single signature.

DVD26. Simply Bound DVD: Beginnings in Bookbinding. 2008. 130 min. DVD $30.00 This companion DVD is an intro to basic bookbinding skills. Presents an overview of basic tools/materials, and then fully demon-strates single signature, accordion, tea bag, and lotus books. Good resource for beginners, with clear instruction on the fundamentals.

B2582. Copied, Bound & Numbered by Cherryl Moote. 2003. 90pp. 8.5"x11". Spiral Paper $29.95 This book features

book forms perfect for creating small editions of art books with your photocopier or computer printer. Includes detailed instructions for the forms and tips to help you streamline the assembly of the books, which leaves you more time to create art. Standard size papers are used for most projects. The book forms presented also make wonderful one-of-a-kind books.

DVD35. Firm Foundations. 2008. 130 min. DVD $29.95 Teaches you about the skills, tools, and materials needed for basic bookbinding. Includes: tools, paper, glues and adhe-sives, threads, book anatomy, cutting, scoring and folding, creating single signature books, butterfly and pamphlet stitches, folding basic accordion books, feathering paper, and dividing without fractions. Presented in a simple, systematic, skill-oriented, practical way.

ZENTANGLE B3443. All Tangled Up by Cherryl Moote. 2011. Approx. 72pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $39.95 A series of delightful projects to make with

your Zentangle tiles. These directed doodles can be addictive! Full-color.


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