I recently did a fun order for a small batch of handmade invitations to a surprise birthday party. One element of the invitations was writing on navy enclosure cards with sparkling gold ink. Due to its strange texture, glittery ink can be a challenge for calligraphers and requires reinking the nib a lot more than with other inks. I know many of my readers are amateur calligraphers who’ve asked me about this, so without further ado, here is a quick video of the process:
A calligrapher, teacher, and author, Molly’s work spans both modern lettering and historical script. She writes about calligraphy and handwriting as creative disciplines—shaped by tools, technique, habit, and attention—and considers what it means to write by hand in a digital age. In addition to designing custom lettering for clients, she creates books, free resources, and online classes for people who want to develop their calligraphy and handwriting, whether as a creative outlet, a professional skill, or both.
