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  • is there a book to teach me hand-lettering?

    Posted by R Ferguson on 4 June 2007 at 10:23

    Hello,

    I currently run a small sign and digital print business and have seen some of the projects you talented people can do!

    I dont know if is it possible, but is there a video or book that would show me he basics of hand lettering?

    I am sure that it must be better to learn from someone who has experience but I am unaware of any local to me.

    Thanks

    Robert Ferguson

    Robert Lambie replied 18 years, 4 months ago 8 Members · 10 Replies
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  • Martin Cole

    Member
    4 June 2007 at 10:51

    I’ve had this book for years now Robert.

    A good one to have if you wan to get into traditional stuff.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_b/2 … 11&Go.y=12

    Martin

  • Martin Pearson

    Member
    4 June 2007 at 14:42

    Robert, you could try your local college, a lot of them still run courses and although some of it is aimed at more modern techniques there is still a lot of traditional content.

  • R Ferguson

    Member
    4 June 2007 at 15:09

    Thanks for the suggestions, I have ordered the book and will look into night classes.

    The only problem will be trying to find the time! so much going on at the moment.

    Robert

  • Angelique Muller

    Member
    20 June 2007 at 10:05
    quote Martin Cole:

    I’ve had this book for years now Robert.

    A good one to have if you wan to get into traditional stuff.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_b/2 … 11&Go.y=12

    Martin

    I got that book from Amazon last week. It’s very good!! Thanks for the tip. I had been looking for books on the subject for a while but could not find anything.
    Thank you!!!!! 😀

  • Tim Hobbs

    Member
    20 June 2007 at 15:41

    If anyone wants to get into traditional gilding on glass they should definitely get hold of a copy of Gold Leaf Techniques by Raymond Leblanc.
    It’s my bible!

  • A Misselbrook

    Member
    21 June 2007 at 14:40

    William Sutherland wrote a book a while ago (1889!) The art & craft of signwriting. Everyone who does hand lettering should get a copy, its excellent! 😎

  • Karl Williams

    Member
    21 June 2007 at 16:45

    Sorry to go off thread but Aj, just what are you doing in your photo! (?)

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    21 June 2007 at 20:33

    i bought "Matering Layout by Mike Stevens" at last years Letterheads meet in Scotland. well worth the money.

  • A Misselbrook

    Member
    30 June 2007 at 21:45

    I really cant remember Karl!! 😎

  • Robert Lambie

    Member
    30 June 2007 at 21:50

    looks like your on a kids roundabout as its spinning :lol1:

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