Calligraphy and Lettering for Custom Garments
The Moment of Truth
A course by Iván Caíña , Artist, Graphic Designer, and Teacher
About the video: The Moment of Truth
Overview
“One of the most used creative resources for decades has been the customization of clothing, and among all the garments, the denim jacket is the most iconic. You have always seen how others wore their custom garments and you had never taken the step of doing it yourself, so finally it was time to paint your own. You already have the transfer of your sketch in the jacket. In this lesson you will learn to paint it, either with a brush or marker. Depending on the design, you will use one technique or another. ”
In this video lesson Iván Caíña addresses the topic: The Moment of Truth, 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
“The moment of truth In the previous lesson we learned how to use the materials that are available. I already did a previous job so as not to bore you too much and so you can see how the jacket looks. I have simply left a letter to make it together. Let's see how it's done. In this case, I have used Posca so you can see how simple it is. It's just about filling just like done in this part here with the O. We remembered that the stroke had to be filled in. As you can see, it is quite a hard material and the fibers are like in this direction. When we fill in, we will have to use this address s...”
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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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- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
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