"Borders for Calligraphy reveals the intricate beauty of borders to calligrapher and non calligrapher alike. This splendid book offers a simple, logical, and thorough course in designing a written and decorated page. You will find included here:
- a complete list of materials needed to do every exercise in the book
- a materials address list and bibliography
- a short discussion of the basic alphabet styles and their pen variations
- lessons in designing with calligraphy
- a collection of initials and borders that harmonize or contrast with basic historical alphabet styles
- detailed technical instructions for applying color and gold leaf" -- publisher's description