Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 31st 2023
Have you tried Amsterdam acrylic ink yet? This highly pigmented ink is extremely light-fast, waterproof when dry, and comes in a truly unique line of colors. Amsterdam can also be used for a wide varieties of creative techniques, including dip pen calligraphy, paint pouring, and fountain pens. We're delighted to showcase the many uses for this gorgeous, multi-faceted ink.This tiny color chart from @crazyartgirl27 showcases Amsterdam acrylic… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 26th 2023
Anne Robin is a professional calligrapher and stationer who specializes in a wide variety of services, including invitation suite design and production, envelope addressing, day-of wedding design, tattoos, logos, and more.. In addition to running her calligraphy + design studio in Los Angeles, Anne teaches in-person and online calligraphy workshops. Anne's work has been featured in numerous publications, including InStyle Magazine, Martha Stewart… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 26th 2023
Pearl Ex by Jacquard are safe, inert powdered pigments that can be used for a multitude of arts and crafts projects. Pearl Ex can be mixed into any viscous medium for a metallic/pearlescent effect, including oils, acrylics, gouache, wax, polymer clay, watercolors, and so much more. These pigments are colorfast, temperature resistant, weather resistant and non-tarnishing, and can be applied glass, metal, wood, fabric, paper, any other surface… Read more
Posted by Sarah @ PIA on Jan 24th 2023
Ink cage nibs can make your calligraphy experience much easier! These attachments act like an ink reservoir for a pointed pen nib, allowing for lines and lines of writing without re-dipping. Using an ink cage nib requires different considerations than typical nibs, so we're here to give you some advice before you try one yourself.Ink cage nibs are created by attaching a high-tension spring to the bottom of a standard pointed pen nib. This spring… Read more