{"product_id":"calligraphy-first-steps-series-9780891346661","title":"Calligraphy (First Steps Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake your first steps in calligraphy fun and rewarding!  Youll be delighted at how easy this guide makes it to address invitations with a touch of class  send unforgettable greeting cards  and craft unique and meaningful gifts.  With Don Marshs simple and straightforward instruction  youll be creating graceful handwritten expressions in no time! By learning a few key strokes (most of them found in the letters \"a\" and \"n\") youll be able to form all the letters of the alphabet.  In this book  youll find everything you need to beginincluding:   Which tools and materials to buy to get off to a good  affordable start  Easy-to-follow instructions for the most practical and popular lettering stylessimple italic minuscules  simple roman capitals  simple italic capitals and swash caps  Easy (but effective) exercises that make learning fun  How to create numerals and decorative flourishes  Copy-and-use practice sheets  Inspiring examples of the art of calligraphy  More than a dozen projectscomplete with stroke-by-stroke instructionshow you different ways to apply your new skills. Youll find practical and imaginative ideas for greeting cards  invitations  romantic verse and much more. And with Dons help  you can get started right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648076177461,"sku":"ByrdShop_089134666X","price":27.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780891346661.jpg?v=1781708723","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/calligraphy-first-steps-series-9780891346661","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}