A Celebration Menu In French Lettering

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  Step 1

  Draw a top line 1¼ in. (3.2 cm) from the top of the paper. Now measure in 3⁄8 in. (10 mm) for the left margin. Measure down 5⁄16 in. (8 mm) and draw a base- line, then measure up 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) and draw the x-line. Repeat until you have nine staves, leaving a space of 3⁄8 in. (10 mm) between lines.

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  Step 2

  Practice writing the menu with a size C5 nib, starting from the top stave.

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  Step 3

  Measure the length of each line of writing. Put pencil marks at the beginning and end of each line, and note down the measurement.

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  Step 4

  Find the center of the sheet of parchment paper, and draw a line down. Create the lines as before, but this time ignore the margin and leave a 5⁄8 in. (16 mm) gap between each line of the menu. Center each line of the practice writing, marking the beginning and end of each line you will write.

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  Step 5

  Copy out the menu from your practice sheet, taking care to use the same amount of space for each line to keep the menu centered.

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  Step 6

  Add a flourish motif at the bottom of the menu to complete it. Rub out the pencil lines when the ink is completely dry.

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