![]() ![]() Below, you can see a step-by-step breakdown of some of these decorative techniques used to create the 'Happy Birthday' above. varied texture – glued-on beads, fabric, paper etc.shine or sparkle in the form of gold, silver, glitter, pearlescent colour etc.some kind of illustration inside the letter-form ('historiation').ornamental or geometric lines in or around the letter.colour, whether in the letter or its surrounds or both.Popular and effective forms of decoration include: ![]() ![]() Which calligraphy alphabet to use? Decorated letters are often Roman capitals, uncials, versals, or somewhat less commonly Celtic (insular half-uncial) or gothic capital letters. The general rule is that any flourishes added to the letter itself should not detract from its legibility if it is also going to be decorated. (Gothic, as in the example above, is a slight exception in having quite ornamental letters to start with, but then gothic letters are not usually expected to be very legible!) One important thing to remember is that the foundation of all successful decorated letters is a clear letter-form to begin with, so that the reader can pay attention to the decoration in, on or surrounding it. Colour temperature for calligraphy and art. ![]()
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