In early 2010 we developed these three new sizes to give more options in the Parallel Pen series. Our first supply sold out at the Letters California Style Conference in February where they made their debut.

These new sizes are hand cut for us in the US by a master craftsman.The 2mm pens were cut from 2.4 (orange) Pens; the 3mm pens from the 3.8mm (green) Pens

and the 4.5mm pens from the 6mm (blue) Pens.  

(When you receive one of these pens, you will notice that the package has been opened so that we could cut the nib. We mark each custom cut pen with its new size.)

Includes six Zentangle paper "tiles" made from 100% cotton Fabriano paper with a place for you to sign and date the art on the reverse.

AND... one Pigma Micron Pen, size .01. (A lightfast, waterproof fine line black pen.)   

Speedball has been working to improve their markers and has happily developed two good metallic choices in the 3mm size.

Acid Free. Not Waterproof. Keep cap on when not in use.

These double-ended (2.0 & 5.0mm), waterproof, fadeproof, pigmented markers are the crispest, sharpest and most durable markers we know of in these sizes.  Perennial favorites of our customers for nearly two decades. Long lasting tips and ink supply. Great shelf life.

In the last two years, the available colors had been reduced to only 24. However, we have recently found a new source. So .... 

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER ALL 48 COLORS AGAIN! Choose single colors, sets of 8 (see our next entry) or all 48 colors. 

We are pleased to have discovered the Zig Marker in a new size option: 2mm & 3.5mm. Same great ink and marker tips we have enjoyed for over a decade in the 2mm & 5mm Zig Memory Marker.

12 Colors. Available as single markers or in 6 or 12 color sets; see our next entry.

These markers have a light green barrel and are formally named "Zig Calligraphy II, Pigment Ink". 

Six Color Set includes: black, rose red, blue, violet, hunter green & summer sun. (6GREEN)- $17.70.

All 12 Color Set includes colors above plus baby pink, baby blue, orange, pure pink, steel gray and spring green. (12GREN) - $35.40.

We are so pleased to be able to offer these markers again; they have been unavailable for about five years. Colors are dye-based and brilliant. Tips and ink supply are long-lasting.

After writing a letter or stroke, take a wet brush and "activate" the marker ink. It will pull out and fill in your counter spaces with a lovely watercolor-like effect. Blend two or more colors for interesting effects.

Wonderful colors, great fun.

Six Color Set: black, carmine red, blue (deep primary), green, violet, pink.

15 Color Set includes colors above plus cobalt blue (turquoise), blue gray, brown, gray brown, light green, orange, purple, wine red and yellow.  

Packaging will vary from this photo.

Great for drawing & adding accents! Juicy double ended markers feature a large and small tip. Press on the large end to make a big dot or line, press lightly for smaller marks. Ink is pigmented, fade proof, waterproof, acid free. 

Original price-  $5.49.

SALE PRICE-$4.67 each (15% OFF) when you buy 1-18 markers of your choice.

25% OFF  ($4.11 each) when you buy 19-50 markers! Please note that we have a set of all 18 colors and the blender that you can choose as one item with the 25% discount applied.

30% off if you purchase 50 or more markers. $3.84 each.

INCLUDES:  black, red, blue, violet, yellow, apricot, clover green, baby blue.

Normal list price $41.95.

New price is 15% off - $35.66. Save $6.29!

Includes: pure pink, pure brown, fawn, peach bliss, platinum, antique burgundy, powder blue, pale mint, butter and English lavender.

Original Price: $54.90 ($5.49 each).

Sale Price: $46.66 ($4.66 each). Save $8.24!

COLORS IN THE COLLECTION INCLUDE: black, red, pure pink, pure blue, pure yellow, apricot, pure brown, fawn, peach bliss, pure violet, platinum, antique burgundy, powder blue, pale mint green, clover green, butter, English lavender, baby blue PLUS the blender.

Original List Price was $104.31 ($5.49 each). 

Sale price is $78.23 ($4.12 each). Save $26.08 (Like getting four free markers.)

Professional calligrapher, Ron Tate, walks you through the history, tools and techniques of the script known as Spencerian Penmanship which originated in Ohio in the 1860's with Platt Rogers Spencer.

This 1 hour, 27 minute DVD includes 15 chapters showing:

Demonstrations of each letter of the alphabet.
Hand positions and correct posture
Practice exercises
Writing angles and letter sizes
Samples of master penmen scrapbooks
The Madarasz Book
Old copy books
Oblique pen holders and pen points
List of on-line resources
Practical tips for envelopes
Pen flourishes

The DVD includes a separate chapter for each lower-case and capital letter of the alphabet for quick reference.

Can be played on a computer, television or DVD player.

Learn the beautiful art of Copperplate lettering with professional calligrapher, Ron Tate.

Ron walks you through the history, tools and techniques of the script known throughout England in the 1700s as copperplate. 1 hour 45 minutes

The 21 chapters include:

Desk angles and correct posture,
Writing angles and letter sizes
Step-by step instruction for all lower-case and capital letter forms
Numbers
Connecting letters
Oblique pen holders and pen points
Ink samples
List of on-line resources
Old handwriting styles
Old penmanship books
Plus an exciting extra 30-minute feature on how to develop your own beautiful style of penmanship.

Can be played on a computer, television or DVD player.

Adding accents with this fine applicator tip gives you an easy-to-control 3-D glittering effect! Here's what Linda Schneider told us about her favorites following IAMPETH this summer after her demonstration caused our display to vanish!

"Stickles Gllitter Glue is wonderful. It's easy, dries fast, looks nicer than a tiny jewel embellishment and adheres permanently. I have tried every glitter glue on the market and this is the best by far. For only a few dollars you probably get over a hundred applications. I have a few that I use all the time. My favorites are Platinum and Diamond; they both have a gold tint. Star Dust and Silver are beautiful, too. I also like Crystal, Christmas Red & Patina Green especially around Christmas. Magenta, Cotton Candy and Lavender go nicely together with an accent of Lime Green for a hint of foliage. Orange Peel, Yellow and Baby Blue are very nice also. I would recommend that people buy several of them at a time because it is nice to have a palette of colors to work with."

.5 oz fine point applicator tip bottles. Acid free, non-toxic.

Activate these German pearlescent watercolors by adding a bit of water, mix with your loading brush and apply to your pen.

DETAILS ON THE SIX COLOR SETS:

The six color metallic set (FNGLDS) has startlingly beautiful golds: Tibet Gold, Inka Gold, Arabic Gold, Gold Pearl, Evening Gold and Sterling Silver. Several of these are unique to this set, not in any other brand of pearlescent watercolor set.

The FN600S Set includes Atlas red (russet), Regal bronze, Mother of Pearl pink, Silver Pearl, Shining reseda (soft green), and Shining aquamarine. The last four colors are good for overpainting or work best alone on dark papers as they are iridescent interference colors.

The F6PALE Set has six iridescent interference colors: jade moiree, copper moiree, purple moiree, Atlantic blue moiree, pink moiree, sun yellow moiree. Use these for overpainting- giving a pearly shine -- or on dark papers for best effect. 

COLORS IN THE 12 COLOR SET (FINT12): Atlas red (russet), Bronze satin, Diamond yellow, original Bronze, Regal bronze, Mother of pearl pink, Metallic Indian red, Silver pearl, pure mother of pearl, shining pink, shining reseda (soft green), shining aquamarine.

This newest edition offers  you and your brides everything you need on the rules relating to traditional correspondence as well as guidance for a contemporary approach to everything from save-the-date cards to thank-you notes.
176 pages, pb. 6"x 9".

You'll love this one, too!

Dozens examples of stunning envelopes along with the lists of winners and honorable mention winners for the last three contests featuring these themes:  2006: "A Fine Line" (28 envelopes); 2007: "A Mailable Feast" (18 envelopes) and 2008" "C's The Day" (17 envelopes).

Volume 31, No. 1, Spring 2009. 8.5"X11", 21 full color pages.

Coping; friends; try, try again; what matters; hope; how to live; the silver lining...a treasure trove of quotes from surprising sources. A new personal favorite.

"Without my morning coffee, I'm just like a piece of dried up piece of roast goat." J.S. Bach.

"Some days, you're a bug. Some days you're the windshield." Price Cobb, race car driver.

"You miss 100% of the shots you never take." Wayne Gretzky.

6"x4", 389 pp., pb.

PaGes and PAGES of items, places, thoughts, celebrations....

Here's a sampling...Slinkies, wicker trunks, large biceps, electricians (electricians with large biceps?), doughnut shops with perfect coffee, buttercream icing... 

611 pp., pb. 6"x4".

Lovely Floral Scented, Triple Milled Shea Butter Soaps Come Wrapped in Luscious, Sparkly Dragonfly Wrappers.

 Triple milled Shea butter (with avocado oil) soap does not crack or wash away in the shower.Good moisturizer and a great conversation piece. Scent's name is Parfumerie dei Fiori. Measures 4" long,  2.5" wide, 1 5/8" thick. Very popular at the Calligraphy Connection and IAMPETH!

A "WOW" gift for yourself and your lettering and non-lettering friends!

These sturdy baskets will keep your tools handy and ready to go to class. The black handle (not shown!) is made of the same durable material as the rectangular tote. Likely to last a decade+! 

(Contents of basket not included but can be purchased separately.)

1 1/8" wide Super Art Markers in10 Colors.

Writes on any surface; 24 hours cap-off time! Waterproof, VERY low odor. 

This hand-crafted holder is made with Dymondwood, a wood/resin combination that has the beauty of wood and the durability of a synthetic material.

Our penmaker has used a ring of brass for the nib fitting. No rusting! Comfortable hourglass shape.

Great for fine detailing and journaling. These have been a great hit at conferences for their very fine points.

This is the smallest of the three sizes; not rated for lightfastness. Not waterproof but very water-resistant. (When doused with water, the line of writing is still intact but there's a "halo" of diluted color around the writing.)

Extra Fine points do not break down with use!

Great for fine detailing and journaling. These have been a great hit at conferences for their very fine points.

This is the middle size; not rated for lightfastness. Not waterproof but very water resistant. (When doused with water, writing is still intact but there is a "halo" of diluted color around the writing.)

ExfafExtra Fine Pfaoints Do Nocfadt Break Down witfadfdah Use!

Great for fine detailing and journaling. These have been a great hit at conferences for their very fine points. Not rated for lightfastness. Not waterproof but very water resistant. (When doused with water the writing is still intact but there's a "halo" of diluted color around the writing.)

This is the largest of the three sizes.

Highest quality embossed cards as you'd expect from Crane.