Shadow Letters
The Art of Hand Embossing
WITH KESTREL MONTES
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Discover the elegant art of hand embossing!
Students who are new to embossing will learn the essential techniques for creating clean, dimensional designs using pressure, paper, and light.
Students with prior experience will refine their control, improve the depth and consistency of their impressions, and explore creative ways to combine embossing with calligraphy, watercolor, and mixed media projects.
What you'll learn:
Shadow Letters introduces you to the elegant art of hand embossing, a beautiful technique that uses only pressure, paper, and light to create dimensional designs without ink or paint.
In this class, you’ll learn the foundational techniques of hand embossing using simple and accessible tools. Kestrel Montes will guide you through creating clean impressions, controlling pressure, and using light and shadow to bring your designs to life.
You’ll also discover how to create embossed pieces as stand-alone artwork or combine them with calligraphy, watercolor, and other mixed-media projects. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently add depth, texture, and visual interest to your creative work.
Who It’s For:
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Calligraphers who want to add dimension and texture to their lettering
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 Artists interested in learning the elegant art of hand embossing
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 Beginners looking for a creative technique using simple and accessible tools
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 Mixed media artists who want to enhance calligraphy, watercolor, and paper projects
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 Anyone who enjoys creating beautiful designs using pressure, paper, light, and shadow
Self-paced. One year of full access. For all skill levels.
A striking technique for adding texture and dimension to paper art!
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Use simple tools to create beautiful paper designs that stand out!
About Kestrel:
Kestrel, owner of INKMETHIS, is a San Francisco Bay Area calligrapher and engraver. After 14 years in public education, Kestrel left the school world for a life of creating and teaching beautiful writing!
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