About the video: Caring For Your Tools and Your Practice
Overview
“In this final lesson, I will discuss how to take care of your tools and apply good calligraphy practice.”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Caring For Your Tools and Your Practice, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles. Explore modern calligraphy techniques, expressive lettering styles, and creative compositions to develop your own calligraphic style.
Partial transcription of the video
“Caring For Your Tools and Your Practice In this lesson, I’ll talk a bit about how to take care of your tools so that they will last longer. I'll also talk a bit about how to set yourself up for a great calligraphy practice. I don't do anything fancy with the tools. I'm very strict about cleaning the nibs thoroughly. Whenever I'm finished or if I'm taking a longer break, I'll rinse the nib off in the sink and I'll get a toothbrush that I use to scrub it clean. I then dry it and store it separately to my pen holder. I store them separately because, especially if you're using a metal flange an...”
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