How To Create Fake Calligraphy

Is dip pen calligraphy too intimidating? Learn how to create fake calligraphy with supplies you probably already have.

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Not ready to do dip pen calligraphy or want a new method of hand-lettering? Use various writing instruments to create beautiful fake calligraphy that looks almost identical to the real thing.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Roller Ball Pen
  • Sharpies
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Paper

Steps (5 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    The first thing that you'll want to do is write your phrase in a nice cursive font. To keep your writing straight and even, you may want to create guidelines. I darkened my lines using a photo editor, but you'll want to keep your lines fairly light so they don't leave marks when you erase them. Leave some space between your letters because your lines will eventually become thicker.

  2. 2

    Next, trace over your letters with your pen. Pay attention to how your pen moves on the paper: When does it move up? When does it move down? This will be important in the next step.

  3. 3

    Did you pay attention to your upstrokes and downstrokes? Great! Now you'll want to thicken your downstrokes by drawing a line parallel to your downstrokes. Curve your thick line on the beginning and end of your stroke so that it blends with your original lines. I tend to put my thickening lines on the left side unless there isn't room.

  4. 4

    Now color in the thick lines that you made.

  5. 5

    Wait at least a half an hour, then erase the guidelines. Voila!