Soak nibs to be cleaned for 30 minutes in the Speedball Pen Cleaner, then clean with warm water if necessary.

Carefully dry the nibs.

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This pocket size sharpening stone is ideal for sharpening edged calligraphy nibs as well as small blades and knife blades. Size: 100mm x 25mm x 6mm

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The full range of Denis Brown’s outstanding calligraphy is presented in the sWORDSmanship CD-ROM with hundreds of high quality images including enlargements to actual size or bigger, plus the artist’s personal commentary, anecdotes and in-depth analyses.Some movie sequences are included showing Denis Brown’s fast manipulated writing and unconventional stroke directions. One sequence shows his process of engraving a work in layered glass, portraying the 3rd dimension to a degree impossible in a still picture.Features chapters include:Early Work, Traditional Calligraphy, Artistic/Conceptual Themes, Glass Art, Techno Calligraphy and Work for Print.sWORDSmanship: Calligraphic Art by Denis Brown

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Higgins Pen Cleaner removes dried waterproof ink from nibs, pens, and lettering instruments.Depending on condition, immerse item in for 30 minutes up to 8 hours. Rinse afterwards in water.

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Pebeo Drawing Gum is a quality masking fluid. It can be applied using a brush, nib or ruling pen.If you are using a brush to apply the drawing gum it must be cleaned immediately afterwards as the fluid is waterproof when dry and could spoil the brush. It is a good idea to use an old brush.Because the masking fluid can be used in nibs, it offers many calligraphic possibilities. A popular technique is to produce some calligraphy using the drawing gum as ink. Remember to immediately wash the nib in warm soapy water. Leave the masking fluid to dry completely otherwise the paint will get under the mask. Next, a watercolour wash is applied over the lettering. Once the wash is dry the drawing gum be carefully removed. Do this by gently rubbing the mask with your finger or a clean eraser.

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At last we have been able to find a couple of nice metal pencil tins. Both tins have a silver metal finish.The small tin internal dimensions are 180mm x 45mm x 18mm (approximate)The larger metal pencil tin internal dimensions 180mm x 85mm x 20mm (approximate)

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We have now added two bookmarks to our calligraphy gifts section.Each bookmark is made of metal with an attractive design and long tassel.

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At last we have found a container for storing nibs in. Manuscript has produced a copy of the original Leonardt nib tin. Approximate dimensions 55mm x 40mm x 10mmLeonardt Nib Storage Tin

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Made from washable plastic, these Flexible Curves will easily bend down to 25mm radius and keep its shape.One side has an Inch rule, whilst another side has centimetre increments enabling you to measure the length of the curves.

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BEST-TEST Paper Cement is a liquefied, natural rubber cement adhesive, used for permanent and temporary bonds. It is very forgiving and easily cleaned up. No wrinkling, curling, or shrinking and does not stain.Dry mounting – has the most permanence. Coat both surfaces to be joined and let dry. Align and place surfaces together. Don’t press as little movement is possible before drying. For critical alignment, use a slip sheet between coated surfaces as the paper cement won’t stick to clean paper.Wet mounting permits more alignment but does not have the permanence of dry mounting. Apply to one surface only and position before cement dries.Miscellaneous Calligraphy supplies

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