Elevate Your Paper Items with Style! A Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy Techniques and Creative Projects
2019.01.09 published
Recently Heard! What is Calligraphy?
To all the future brides, do you know what calligraphy is?
Calligraphy refers to the technique of writing beautiful letters using a special pen. It's similar to traditional calligraphy found overseas.
In the past, expensive parchment was used instead of paper. Because of this, it was invented to compact more letters into a meaningful piece while achieving a more beautiful expression.
Calligraphy is not limited to the alphabet; Arabic and Persian script are also referred to as calligraphy.
Once you have these three items, let's get started with practice♩
Of course, practicing while looking at the book is great, but at first, it might be helpful to practice while watching videos to understand the flow♡
If you search for "calligraphy how to write" on YouTube, you can find various methods◎
As for the styles of writing the alphabet, you can find the classic flowing cursive...
many variations, including Gothic and Italic styles♩
It seems like you could actually do it yourself, right?♡
Now that you understand how to write calligraphy, let’s introduce wedding items you want to create using calligraphy◎
Wedding item ① Escort Card using Calligraphy
An escort card written in calligraphy*
Writing names in calligraphy on a piece of paper and tying it with an organza ribbon is simple yet incredibly stylish♡
Wedding item ② Welcome Board using Calligraphy
A welcome board with a gold frame, a floral wreath, and calligraphy written in the center*
This elegant welcome board catches the eye with its large gold ribbon♡
Wedding item ③ Marriage Certificate using Calligraphy
Writing in calligraphy on a wooden board transforms it into a stylish marriage certificate♡
It’s a certificate you would want to display as part of your home decor forever♩
Wedding item ④ Wedding Tapestry using Calligraphy
A large tapestry written in calligraphy♡
It looks elegant displayed behind the main table, and if placed in the welcome area, it serves well as a photo booth◎
Wedding item ⑤ Place Card using Calligraphy
Place cards written in calligraphy become a stylish part of your table decor◎
It would make anyone happy to see their name written in such a stylish way♩
Wedding item ⑥ Photographic Props using Calligraphy
Using calligraphy-written props for photo shoots before or after the wedding is also recommended◎
Writing "Thank you" on a small wooden board could work well as materials for a profile book or a welcome space*
Master Calligraphy and Create Stylish Items*
We introduced how to do calligraphy and some stylish wedding items♡
Although calligraphy might seem very difficult at first and you may think, "I probably can't do it…", with practice, it might surprise you how attainable it is♩
Being able to write stylish letters can save costs and be a lifelong treasure*
Master calligraphy and try your hand at creating stylish wedding items and paper items yourself♡
Each item will surely have a touch of sophistication in its finish!♡