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Easy to Follow Tutorials With Step by Step Instructions So Why Not Try Something New Today?

Our easy to follow tutorials have step by step instructions to keep you on the right track. You may want to improve your handwriting or how about creating some fake calligraphy? Journaling is a great way to relax and keep a note of your thoughts and feelings for those who have not tried it before then take a look at how to start a journal. If you are feeling a little adventurous then why not check out our tutorial on how to create 3D drawings.

If you are thinking of starting a scrapbook then scrapbooking 101 is a great place to start. Do you want to try your hand at making your own designs on T-Shirts? If you are looking at creating ink drawings with have a great tutorial on basic pen and ink techniques.

If you are looking for something to keep the kids entertained, then you could try your hand at making your own pen and pencil grips.

The Top 4 Tips on How to Start Writing a Journal

By Midnight Indigo 20 Comments | Last Updated March 24, 2020

Top Tips On How to Start Writing a Journal

How to start writing a journal contains top tips on finding the right journal, which pen to write with, advice about routines and using the 5 W’s when you first start journaling.

If you’re a person who enjoys good pens – and really, who doesn’t? – then it’s a shame not to do as much writing as possible. A great way to do that: Start and maintain a journal.

Every day, you’ll get to spend a few minutes savoring the feel of your favorite pen in your hand, laying down fluid, sleek lines of ink on richly textured paper. Those are sensations we get to experience too infrequently these days as it is. Plus, your writing, both the content and appearance, will get better with all that practice, guaranteed. [Read more…]

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How to Revive a Sharpie – 3 Top Tips

By Tony Bridges 2 Comments | Last Updated November 17, 2020

3 top tips to fix a dried out sharpie 1

We all love Sharpies but sometimes when they have been left a while they just stop working. Don’t worry in this guide we are going to show you how to revive a dried out Sharpie.

Following our tips, you should be able to get more ink out of a Sharpie that has dried up or even an old sharpie that you found lying around. so that it will work again back to life.

When a Sharpie marker or any other alcohol-based permanent marker dries up it usually still has ink in the reservoir; the tip has just dried out and lost its absorbency. Here are my 3 top tips on what to do when your Sharpie dries up.

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How To Improve Your Handwriting – 5 Easy Tips

By Tony Bridges Leave a Comment | Last Updated April 16, 2020

Improve Handwriting 5 Tips

So you’ve decided to try & improve your handwriting, make it look a little less like a spider has crawled across the page & lets just say more legible.

We’ve all heard the arguments about technology taking over & that handwriting is no longer important. Maybe it’s a generation thing but I’m sure I’m not alone finding it faster & easier to jot down a note with a pen than reaching for the mobile & tapping the keypad. [Read more…]

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Stunning Examples of 3D Drawings & How You Can Create Them Yourself

By Peter Warrior Leave a Comment | Last Updated March 21, 2020

Alessandro Diddi 3D Drawing

I’ve always been fascinated by 3D drawing and the idea that an artist could create such incredible illusions using nothing more than a pencil and piece of paper.

With hopes that our readers will enjoy these as much as I have, here are some awesome examples of 3D drawings and artists. Also included are a few links to some  3D art techniques for beginners in case any of you want to give it a try. [Read more…]

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Guides To Basic Pen And Ink Techniques

By Tony Bridges 1 Comment | Last Updated December 11, 2019

Pen and Ink Drafting Techniques

A lot of our readers are interested in drawing. So, on the chance that it might be useful to some of you, we’ve put together a short list of sites where you can learn basic pen and ink techniques. [Read more…]

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