Instructions for "handwriting" card
List of materials
Blank card (e.g. Artoz), natural, format 15.5 x
15.5 cm (open: 15.5 x 31 cm)
Pencil
Graphite transfer paper
Eraser
Ruler (metal if possible)
Scissors
Glue
Decorative ribbon
Art GRIP Aquarelle 133
Art GRIP Aquarelle 166
Art GRIP Aquarelle 109
PITT artist pen calligraphy 133
Procedure
1.
Print out template at 100 % of actual size.
Place template on drawing board and, if
necessary, secure to one edge with
adhesive tape.
Lay graphite paper, dark side down,
underneath the template sheet. Trace the
lines of the flower. After the first few lines,
lift graphite paper to check that the lines
have been transferred. The lines should
only be faint, so that they do not show
through when they are subsequently
coloured. Use the eraser to lighten the
lines where necessary after tracing.
2.
Carefully remove template sheet. Using
Art GRIP Aquarelle 133, colour the outer
petals, then colour the centre of the flower
with Art GRIP Aquarelle 166 and 109.
Apply a wash with brush and water,
starting with just the outer petals, so that
the colour does not mix with the green at
the centre. Allow paint to dry then apply
wash to centre of flower. Allow to dry
completely.
3.
Cut out flower.
4.
At intervals of about 1.3 cm, draw guide
lines across the card for the text. Turn
card and draw 3 or 4 lines sloping at the
same angle. The angle should correspond
to the angle of your own handwriting.
These lines assist orientation while writing
and ensure a uniform typeface.
5.
Using PITT artist pen calligraphy 133,
write the birthday wishes freehand in the
various languages one after the other.
6.
Erase the guide lines. Cut out a reactangle
measuring 6 x 14 cm from the green
Japanese paper and stick it along the left
edge of the card. The gaps to the top and
bottom edges of the card should be the
same if possible.
Cut decorative ribbon to length, and trim
round at the edges. Tie the ribbon
together in the middle with a thread or fine
wire and stick onto card. Finally, stick the
flower on.