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Hand Lettering for Beginners

Katie Moody Lessons: 15Length: 31 minutes
Typography Hand Lettering
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7.1 Conclusion

Thanks so much for taking the course—I hope you enjoyed it! Practice makes perfect, so be sure to experiment with your new craft and try different techniques. You’ll be an expert in no time. My name's Katie, and from all of us here at Envato Tuts+, thanks for watching!

1.Introduction
2 lessons, 02:16

1.1
Introduction
01:18

1.2
What's the Difference Between Hand Lettering and Calligraphy?
00:58

2.Getting Started
1 lesson, 02:47

2.1
The Tools You'll Need
02:47

3.The Basics
2 lessons, 06:39

3.1
Practising Your Lines and Strokes
04:30

3.2
Turning Lines Into Letterforms
02:09

4.Hand Lettering Your Own Alphabet
3 lessons, 09:04

4.1
Letter Your Alphabet
01:15

4.2
Joining Letters and Extra Flourishes
04:41

4.3
Learn About the Baseline
03:08

5.First Project
3 lessons, 05:13

5.1
Plan the Composition
02:03

5.2
Sketching and Refinement
01:31

5.3
Inking
01:39

6.Second Project
3 lessons, 04:46

6.1
Mixing Lettering Styles
01:38

6.2
Using Different Materials
01:39

6.3
Creating a Cohesive Piece
01:29

7.Conclusion
1 lesson, 00:22

7.1
Conclusion
00:22

7.1 Conclusion

And there you have it. Thank you so much for taking this course. I hope you enjoyed it and feel inspired and confident to create more hand-lettered pieces. Remember to have fun, keep experimenting, and keep practicing. Hand lettering is unique, but now you know the best techniques, you can be really creative and continue developing your own personal style. Thanks for watching.

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Katie Moody
Katie Moody
Katie is a freelance illustrator and designer, creating work for large clients and small businesses. She writes a blog and can be found scrolling social media far too often, either on Twitter or Instagram.
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