Gouache Paint (Wikimedia Commons) |
There are many other ways to
create really effective backgrounds for writing calligraphy onto. For example, experimenting with different
mediums, a roller sponge or some pastel colors.
Using Color Pencils With Calligraphy
You can use simple coloring
pencils to introduce a colourful background to your work. You can also buy watercolour pencils from
any good art and craft shop. You use
the pencils, by mixing the nib with a little water to give a smooth, even effect
or you can use the pencils dry if you wish.
Using Pastels For
Calligraphy
You can use one color or a
multitude of colors for background effects.
Simply scrape some pastel into a powder, and then smudge the color into
the paper with a finger or some soft tissue.
To prevent the background from further smudging, you can fix the pastel
with some fixative, from an art shop, or you can even fix the pastel with
hairspray. Once you have prepared the
background, you can then write your work on top of the background.
Effects With Textures
You can use gouache or
watercolour mediums to create a splattering effect. Simply mix some watercolour in a clean glass jar or separate
palettes, then use an old toothbrush and dip it into the paint. Flick the paint onto your prepared
watercolour paper. The further away you
hold the brush, the finer the splatter will be on your paper. Experiment with different brushes and
splatter effects.
Gold And Silver Effects
Gold and silver paint can
look great on a dark background. Simply
splatter the gold or silver paint onto some dark colored card for stunning
effects. Once you are satisfied with
your work, you can then start to write with your calligraphy pen onto the card.
Other Coloured Background
Ideas For Calligraphy
Other ways to create
stunning backgrounds is using a roller sponge.
Simply put some watercolour paint onto a plastic surface, and then roll
the roller over the paint. Once the
sponge is evenly covered, roll the roller over your calligraphy paper. The more you roll over the same area, the
denser the color will be. You can
introduce other colors by rolling other colored paint on top of the previous
paint. Wait for the paint to dry
between rolling the colors on top of the previous color. Once you have finished rolling colored painton you paper, wait for the paint to dry, then spray some fixative onto the
paper to fix the paint, and then you can write calligraphy onto the paper.
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