I made 50 of these this past winter to give as Christmas gifts to my extended family! I found that my hand was not always steady enough to dip pen the long curvy vines and it took away from the appearance. So I, (don't judge me) used a 0.38 and 0.5mm black gel pen to do the sumi ink outline. Worked out great!
I couldn't agree more! I read an interesting story once about how purple dye became associated with royalty because it is made from the secretions of sea snails. It's hard to extract that dye, and you have to sacrifice a lot of sea snails to do it -- so, only the über wealthy wore purple. 👑
@@LindseyBugbeeTPK Not only is it insanely expensive both then and now. I've seen by experiment it takes about 40,000 snails to dye one robe. But at some times, colours were restricted by law as they denoted rank amongst the nobility (In England at least). Purple was reserved only for royals. Even nobles who could afford the average modern day house price to buy a purple robe, they weren't allowed to wear it! By 'buy', I mean have it made. They weren't just in the shop waiting to be sold🙂
this is too one of my favourite tutorials - I bought the Alexander Nesbit's book! You have truly inspired me to pic up the pen and get back to writing calligraphy - much gratitude Lyndsey - you can never measure your ripple effect :)
I think this is one of my favorite projects - it is simple and elegant and makes such a great gift. Thanks for sharing your creativity and giving us such practical, beautiful, and simple projects!
I've now made several of these for friends, and they are always loved! Thank you so much for taking us step-by-step through this process! You are amazing!
Love your tutorials, I actually picked up that book from watching an earlier tutorial you had shown. I know you have a friend that produces paints but there is a woman in Canada that does a wonderful line. Her business is called Beam Paints, it’s a small family business on Manitoulin Island. She has a beautiful gold along with so many other lovely colours.. Give her a try the paints are beautiful
Dear Darling Lindsey 😊 Manuja Gupta here from India. Bothering you yet again. I love working on black. Could you suggest combinations for such letters because I won't be able to use black for outlines. I have regular gouache, metallic gouache, metallic watercolour and the Finetec gold palette (of course). (Owe my growing collection of paints to you and your tutorials😁)
Maybe try writing the letter in white, then outline in gold? Or use a colored pencil to make color and outline that in white (like in this tutorial: thepostmansknock.com/youre-a-gem-just-because-card/)
I enjoyed your video which is highly informative and easy to follow. I've tried the 'Add to Cart' link to download the catalogue, but unfortunately, nothing happens. Has it been discontinued?
I’m trying this today, and I’m positive I have Sumi Ink (can’t find the original bottle.). BUT, when I get to that part, it bleeds terribly into my purple watercolor. Did I do something wrong? How can I avoid this?
That's a pretty common problem! Watercolor makes the surface of your watercolor paper not super ideal for ink ... what I try to do is draw just on the outside of the watercolor, not directly on it, if that makes sense. Really helps with bleeding!
Traced the letter from my phone💪
Used the phone like a light pad and made a small tag.
Nice idea. Will use the ipad for that euheuehue
That's the kind of creative resourcefulness that I admire! Yay!!
That works beautifully!
I made 50 of these this past winter to give as Christmas gifts to my extended family! I found that my hand was not always steady enough to dip pen the long curvy vines and it took away from the appearance. So I, (don't judge me) used a 0.38 and 0.5mm black gel pen to do the sumi ink outline. Worked out great!
What?! That's amazing! No judgment here -- if you're making a big batch of something, especially, shortcuts simply need to be taken. Go, Peter!!
Manuja Gupta here from India. I too have developed slight tremors recently. So, thanks Peter for this information. Will certainly try it.
This is the best video on illuminated letters that I've seen yet. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, thank you! It was my pleasure. 🤗✨
Thank you so much for this step-by-step tutorial, I recently used this for a gift and she loved it!
That is wonderful! Thank you for watching!
Purple goes so well with the gold. Traditional regal colours.
I couldn't agree more! I read an interesting story once about how purple dye became associated with royalty because it is made from the secretions of sea snails. It's hard to extract that dye, and you have to sacrifice a lot of sea snails to do it -- so, only the über wealthy wore purple. 👑
@@LindseyBugbeeTPK Not only is it insanely expensive both then and now. I've seen by experiment it takes about 40,000 snails to dye one robe. But at some times, colours were restricted by law as they denoted rank amongst the nobility (In England at least). Purple was reserved only for royals. Even nobles who could afford the average modern day house price to buy a purple robe, they weren't allowed to wear it! By 'buy', I mean have it made. They weren't just in the shop waiting to be sold🙂
Love how well things are explained and demonstrated for your tutorials.
Thank you! I am happy that you are enjoying them!
this is too one of my favourite tutorials - I bought the Alexander Nesbit's book! You have truly inspired me to pic up the pen and get back to writing calligraphy - much gratitude Lyndsey - you can never measure your ripple effect :)
Wonderful! I hope you are having fun with the work😊 Thank you so much for all your support!
I think this is one of my favorite projects - it is simple and elegant and makes such a great gift. Thanks for sharing your creativity and giving us such practical, beautiful, and simple projects!
You are so welcome! I'm so happy this project is inspirational for you😄
I've now made several of these for friends, and they are always loved! Thank you so much for taking us step-by-step through this process! You are amazing!
It is my pleasure! I am so glad that you are enjoying! Thank you so much!
I just downloaded my 🔤 for this project this evening! I'll be sure toe to post my finished project. Thanks Lindsey, you rock!
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Love your tutorials, I actually picked up that book from watching an earlier tutorial you had shown. I know you have a friend that produces paints but there is a woman in Canada that does a wonderful line. Her business is called Beam Paints, it’s a small family business on Manitoulin Island. She has a beautiful gold along with so many other lovely colours.. Give her a try the paints are beautiful
Her paints sound gorgeous! And I'm so glad that you have the book -- some things, like the book this alphabet comes from -- are just timeless. :)
This is such a cool project to create a lovely gift to someone dear
I couldn't agree more!
This was so helpful. Love the reference for the book!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching, Casie.
I love this tutorial. This makes such a great gift!
For sure! I encourage you to try it out sometime!
Absolutely love it!!!! These materials and tutorials are so helpful
I am so happy that you like them! Thanks!
Dear Darling Lindsey 😊
Manuja Gupta here from India. Bothering you yet again. I love working on black. Could you suggest combinations for such letters because I won't be able to use black for outlines. I have regular gouache, metallic gouache, metallic watercolour and the Finetec gold palette (of course). (Owe my growing collection of paints to you and your tutorials😁)
Maybe try writing the letter in white, then outline in gold? Or use a colored pencil to make color and outline that in white (like in this tutorial: thepostmansknock.com/youre-a-gem-just-because-card/)
Beautiful! I love illuminated letters 💖
Me too!
Love this project! Thank you Lindsey!
I'm glad you like it. 🤗 Thanks so much!
Too Cool!!!😎 Thanks for sharing.
So glad you like it!!
This is a great tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing!
You are so welcome!
This is such a great project!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful!
Thank you! 🙏
I love this thank you!
I am so happy that you like it!
I enjoyed your video which is highly informative and easy to follow. I've tried the 'Add to Cart' link to download the catalogue, but unfortunately, nothing happens. Has it been discontinued?
Nope! It's still there -- shoot me an email and I can get you sorted out. :) lindsey@thepostmansknock.com
Thanks, Lindsey! Would you kindly post a link for the Indian Cotton paper source please? Thanks again for your helpful tutorials!
Yes! indiancottonpaperco.com/shop/deckle-edge-cotton-stationery-paper/deckle-edge-paper/white-150-5x7
I’m trying this today, and I’m positive I have Sumi Ink (can’t find the original bottle.). BUT, when I get to that part, it bleeds terribly into my purple watercolor. Did I do something wrong? How can I avoid this?
That's a pretty common problem! Watercolor makes the surface of your watercolor paper not super ideal for ink ... what I try to do is draw just on the outside of the watercolor, not directly on it, if that makes sense. Really helps with bleeding!
I’m going to try this on my next day off