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February 9th, 2023

February 18: Writing on Glass, Mirrors, and Other Slick Surfaces

Mirror with calligraphy

Have you wondered how to letter on glass or mirrors or what to use to do them? Well, this is the meeting for you. Please join us on Sat. February 18 at 10 a.m. for our meeting. Ashna will be guiding us with some of the tools and tricks that she’s used to do just that. Here is her suggested list of materials, but as always, there will be plenty to borrow and try out. 

Supply list:

  • Sharpie Oil Pens
  • Bistro Chalk
  • Posca pens – water based
  • Acetone/ nail paint remover 
  • Stabilo aquarelle white pencil
  • Faber Castell pastel pencil
  • Exacto Knife
  • Painters Tape
  • Windex – for easy removing
  • Ruler
  • Masking Tape
  • Paper Towel
  • Q tips
  • Paint scraper

Feel free to bring any small piece of glass, mirror or even a glass Christmas ornament.

Stay Creative. Stay Safe. Be Well.

The Greater Cincinnati Calligrapher’s Guild is open to anyone with an interest in the lettering arts.

Upcoming class:
Karen is teaching Copperplate starting this Friday the 13th!  Mornings 10:30-12:30.  She has one opening. Contact Karen at klm225@cinci.rr.com. P.S. A late winter Spencerian class will be offered.  If interested, email Karen and state your preferred time.

All meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the lower level of the Bell Tower Arts Pavilion, 3270 Glendale Milford Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241, unless otherwise noted.