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		<title>SSI Lay Member’s Day 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Society of Scribes and Illuminators based in the UK, is one of the most well-established and respected calligraphy societies in the world. This year&#8217;s Lay Members day was another terrific event, and as always we had a great time.  It was really nice meeting fellow calligraphers. We have now attended five Lay Member Days [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/04/ssi-lay-member%e2%80%99s-day-2012/</link>
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		<title>Conqueror Paper</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; We use to stock Character paper, which was perfect for Copperplate and Spencerian.  However, the paper mill that produced this paper is no longer around. We have now replaced the Character paper with Conqueror High White Wove Paper.  This is a luxurious, superior quality 100gsm paper with a discrete watermark. The smooth surface of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/04/conqueror-paper/</link>
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		<title>Foundational Hand &#8211; Order and Direction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After studying the proportions of the Foundational Hand letters, the next step is to start writing the letters. Each letter is constructed rather than written. The letters are made up of a combination of pen strokes, which are only made in a top – down or left – right direction. The pen is never pushed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/03/foundational-hand-order-and-direction/</link>
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		<title>Foundational Hand &#8211; Proportions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After studying Roman Capitals, next on the list is the Foundational Hand, sometimes called Roman Minuscules. The Foundational Hand are the lower-case letters written beside Roman Capitals. As with the Roman Capitals we need to study the proportion of the letters before we pick up a calligraphy pen and make a start with some sample [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/03/foundational-hand-proportions/</link>
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		<title>Start Calligraphy by Maureen Sullivan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This book is an ideal introduction to the traditional art of calligraphy. Maureen Sullivan has produced a great handbook for helping you to develop and create your own original calligraphic style, and to enjoy the art of &#8216;beautiful writing&#8217;.The book begins with the historical background to calligraphy; the materials and equipment you need; and basic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2012/01/start-calligraphy-by-maureen-sullivan/</link>
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		<title>Joyful Christmas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you for your custom and support during the year. Wishing you a Joyful Christmas and a bright and Happy New Year.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2011/12/joyful-christmas/</link>
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		<title>Calligraphy in 24, 1 Hour Lessons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What a great title for a book! Can you really learn the ancient art of calligraphy in just 24 hours?  This is a great book which &#8216;chunks down&#8217; learning calligraphy into smaller manageable amounts. Just get started on the first of the 24 one-hour lessons contained in this book, follow the suggestions for practicing your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2011/11/calligraphy-in-24-1-hour-lessons/</link>
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		<title>Armistice Day 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Please spare a minute to think of the fallen &#160; The Royal British Legion]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2011/11/armistice-day-2011/</link>
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		<title>Talens Extra Fine Quality Gouache</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Talens Extra Fine Quality Gouache is a high-pigmented opaque water colour. After drying the paint layer has a matt appearance with very intense colours. Gouache Extra Fine is used by artists, calligraphers and illustrators. Properties Gouache Extra Fine can be thinned with any amount of water; all colours can be mixed amongst each other. The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2011/11/talens-extra-fine-quality-gouache/</link>
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		<title>Speedball Pen Cleaner (60ml)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Soak nibs to be cleaned for 30 minutes in the Speedball Pen Cleaner, then clean with warm water if necessary. Carefully dry the nibs.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.scribblers.co.uk/blog/2011/10/speedball-pen-cleaner-60ml/</link>
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