Calligraphy and Lettering for Custom Garments
We Start with the Sketch: A Little Calligraphy
A course by Iván Caíña , Artist, Graphic Designer, and Teacher
About the video: We Start with the Sketch: A Little Calligraphy
Overview
“From here you will work on the sketch that you will later apply to the jacket. In this lesson you will learn to sketch with the appropriate paper, which will allow you to easily measure on the garment, in addition to being able to make variations in the design with a simple technique, and all with the alphabet learned in previous lessons. To do it you have the whole jacket, although in this case I will focus on the back. You will have to start by taking the measurements. And don't worry, you've got your whole back to show off! I will teach you to create a pattern with greaseproof paper, which is translucent, in this way you can see how it looks on the jacket before starting to paint it. Once measured, you will have to create the skeleton of the design with a brush pen using calligraphy as the main resource. ”
In this video lesson Iván Caíña addresses the topic: We Start with the Sketch: A Little Calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy and Lettering for Custom Garments. Learn how to design the entire alphabet and create an exclusive denim garment.
Partial transcription of the video
“We start with the sketch: a little calligraphy Now is the time to get down to the final sketch. To do this, the first thing to do is take measurements of our garment. The first thing I will do is use a cardboard for two things. Use it to stretch the jacket and take the measurements well and then to be able to paint it with a rigid base. For this, I will use a DIN A3 size greaseproof paper. This paper allows me to see what is underneath, with which, it will be much easier for me to measure the jacket if I am looking at it. Then I do it and you see it. I place it centered. In this part of her...”
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Course summary for: Calligraphy and Lettering for Custom Garments
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography -
Areas
Calligraphy, Fashion Design, Hand Lettering, Lettering, Upcycling
Iván Caíña
A course by Iván Caíña
Iván Caíña is a graphic designer with a passion for letters, which led him to become an expert in calligraphy and lettering. Armed with brushes, ink, and paper, he creates designs for brands, agencies, and clients with the same goal in mind: experiment with the art of word design and inspire audiences with his work.
He loves design in all its forms (art, architecture, photography, fashion, etc.) and each of its disciplines inspires him to experiment with new techniques, materials, and styles in his work. When he’s not creating designs in his studio, Iván travels around Spain to share his knowledge teaching workshops.
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