My Favorite Handmade Calligraphy Supplies
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It’s the last weekend of the month, which means it’s time for my August favorites. This month, my favorites list compiles 10 amazing, handmade lettering tools, produced by artisans around the globe who all ship internationally.
It’s possible you’ve heard this adage: When you order from a small business, an actual person does a happy dance. Well, it is so true. I remember when I was starting out, I opened an Etsy shop to sell custom calligraphy rubber stamps. I genuinely didn’t know if I’d get even one order, but ever-so-slowly, they started coming in. Each and every order was thrilling. Even better than the income was the sense of validation. Each order from a stranger said, “I see what you’re doing, I like it, and it’s worth paying for.” (I bet lots of you reading this right now can relate!)
Every product below links to the maker’s own e-shop, where their profit is maximized and the accrual of sales will help them on that platform’s algorithm and SEO rankings. I think we can all agree that supporting small businesses is more important than ever!
In July, I shared a compilation of miscellaneous favorite calligraphy tools and books. You can also browse my archive of Favorite Things posts. Most of my newsletter content is exclusive to my subscribers, but I post my monthly favorites series here on my blog!
August Roundup
This month I released a number of new videos, lessons, and freebies. In case you missed them, here’s a quick roundup:
Calligraphy demonstration videos:
Live Procreate event replay:
How to Create a Flourished Calligraphy Composition in Procreate
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Freebies:
Skillshare giveaway:
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