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Handwriting Practice
Hi Guys I’ve been neglecting my handwriting practice and must carry on with that at least three times a week. If I really want to improve my penmanship I must be strict with myself. Please leave any comments I read them all and really enjoy your feedback Thanks for watching.
Polishing Your Penmanship by Barbara Nichol - amzn.to/3Szx1VG
Waterman Ink Blue - amzn.to/3R104jL
Jinhao X159 Red Acrylic Fountain Pen - amzn.to/3sOUuaO
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Відео

Drawing Copperplate Template Project
Переглядів 277 годин тому
A long time of thinking of doing this I bite the bullet and give drawing copperplate a try. It’s only by trying to will know if it works. Let me know if you think I did a good job and if you would like to see my mega project on UA-cam. Thanks for watching and please leave any helpful suggestions and comments you like. 👍
How to make a Copperplate Angle 55 Degree Template Card
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Hi Guys I've wanted to build myself a template to apply lines at 55 degrees across standard lined paper, here I this video I show you how I made it. Here is a little pack I found on Amazon - Vaessen Creative Eyelet setter - amzn.to/3LyL2OK I hope you enjoyed the video and make one yourself. Thanks for watching.
Hard Challenge of a Self Portrait from a Mirror
Переглядів 3614 днів тому
Not done portrait painting for over 14 years this was hard work. Don’t laugh too hard because this was tough. Next time I print a photograph and draw squares and each square will drawn onto the paper hopefully producing a self portrait to be proud of. So come back for that one. Thanks for watching.
Can I turn Goose Feathers into Quills
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You can be the judge on this one. A success or failure you decide.
My Didgeridoo Session
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Hi Guys hope you are enjoying these sessions because I am and it's gave me a drive to play more. Here I'm playing my didgeridoo's a bamboo type and PVC. I could not find any PVC one's on ebay so I've included bamboo and wood type. Thanks for watching. Bamboo DIDGERIDOO - ebay.us/g3RaNP Meinl Percussion Wood Didgeridoo - 47" - ebay.us/vfQkGm
The Dan Moi Special
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Hi guys just wanted to share my little collection of Dan mois and playing them plus safety tips. Not for children not unless you the parent decide they can cope around very sharp instruments. Hope you are enjoying this series of my love for music. Thanks for watching. Dan Moi Collection - ebay.us/4G4LAl
Runes Script A to Z
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Here I share how to write the Runes script A to Z, hope you enjoy this and give Runes a try. Thanks for watching guys.
Practice Copperplate Writing Tools
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STAEDTLER 110-6B - amzn.to/3zBPYj6 Calligraphy Pens Set, 6 Pcs - amzn.to/3XWDYD2 I wanted to share what I will be using to practice Copperplate in everyday situations. Instead of the dip nibs and all the clean up afterwards I can just wanted a cleaner alternative. Hope you agree and enjoy the video. Any suggestions please leave comments and cheers guys. PS could not find the Baoke pen set so I ...
Chilling with my Jaw Harp
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Just wanted to share my other passion music, hope you enjoy it and I look forward to sharing more if this video gets a few likes. Thanks for watching. Jew's Harp by D.Glazyrin/Lighthouse - ebay.us/y6WEdM
Copperplate white bank note challenge
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Wow this is by far the hardest challenge I’ve ever undertaken. I think did not a bad job you can decide. I give myself a 4/10. Give us your scores.
Exploration into Versals
Переглядів 2421 день тому
Wow I learnt a lot doing this people, I can’t wait to try it again but with maths and proper measurements layout. I hope you give versals ago because they are fun. In the future I will try and use versals into finished pieces of art work. Thanks for watching.
Lombardic versal with Copperplate
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The Calligraphers Bible - amzn.to/3u4ONGr Hi guys here a attempt my first versal using Lombardic script, I think I did an alright job but defo room for improvement. Next I intend to produce a complete complete page of just versals using many scripts to see the different effects I can achieve. The Calligraphers Bible - amzn.to/3u4ONGr
Auto Kelp Block with the Crafter
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HI guys I've built an auto kelp block recycling farm, it crafts kelp block and then feeds it back in to smelt more kelp. Easy build to make with lots of fun trying to get things working. If you want a full tutorial on how to build one like and comment. Next might do a auto bamboo block farm, paper farm or even a large auto melon farm using the crafter. Hope I've inspired you give the crafter a ...
My Best Iron Farm Ever in Minecraft
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My Best Iron Farm Ever in Minecraft
Copperplate Using Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks
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Copperplate Using Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks
Watching Wheat Grow #minecraft
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Watching Wheat Grow #minecraft
Having a play with watercolour brushes
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Having a play with watercolour brushes
Dominion World Episode 2 #minecraft #xboxone
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Dominion World Episode 2 #minecraft #xboxone
Dominion World Episode 1 #minecraft #xboxone
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Dominion World Episode 1 #minecraft #xboxone
Abstract Watercolour Pencil Art
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Abstract Watercolour Pencil Art
This is a sign #minecraft
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This is a sign #minecraft
Derwent Academy Watercolour Pencils Review
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Derwent Academy Watercolour Pencils Review
Trial Chambers in Hardcore Preview First Attempt #minecraft #trialchambers #minecraftpreview
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Trial Chambers in Hardcore Preview First Attempt #minecraft #trialchambers #minecraftpreview
Free Caroline Capitals Script
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Free Caroline Capitals Script
Happy 15th Birthday Minecraft #minecraft15
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Happy 15th Birthday Minecraft #minecraft15
Piano and Keyboard for Dummies Book Review First Look
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Piano and Keyboard for Dummies Book Review First Look
Forever Aloe Lips
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Forever Aloe Lips
Can I Break All The Rules in Copperplate Script
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Can I Break All The Rules in Copperplate Script
Batarde Script and German Phrases
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Batarde Script and German Phrases

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @xGaslight
    @xGaslight 4 години тому

    My first fountain pen comes in a few days so I'm looking forward to improving my penmanship. I should definitely run through these exercises. Great video, thanks!

  • @user-xt5kn5iz6p
    @user-xt5kn5iz6p 3 дні тому

    Please provide the link pdf

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 3 дні тому

      @@user-xt5kn5iz6p sorry buddy there is no pdf of book just the hard copy of it. Check description for link and buy a copy. Thanks for watching.

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 9 днів тому

    Now it’s freezing can’t do anything but unplug or hold the reset button on the PS5, when I respawn back in it puts me inside a block. I lose everything. The PS5 is the worst console I have ever bought since I started gaming age 5 early 80’s.

  • @laviat1
    @laviat1 11 днів тому

    Hello

  • @motivationalenglish7802
    @motivationalenglish7802 20 днів тому

    I watch your videos because of your "British Accent" and Calligraphic Content. Good Luck. Keep it up.

  • @stanthebadger
    @stanthebadger 21 день тому

    Nicely done! I would definitely enjoy seeing some more of you playing tunes. :)

  • @i.old.i
    @i.old.i 23 дні тому

    Can I use a regular pen?

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 23 дні тому

      I reckon you could depends on the script you are trying to write and you might need to draw it instead of writing it.

  • @i.old.i
    @i.old.i 23 дні тому

    Great job!, What type of paper do you have?

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 23 дні тому

      It’s a cross between watercolour paper and cartridge. It’s not bad but gets the job done for practice work. Thanks for watching.

    • @i.old.i
      @i.old.i 23 дні тому

      @@williambanks8914 Thank u for replying!

  • @jakejake7289
    @jakejake7289 Місяць тому

    Great book! Well written in simple language with beautiful diagrams and on quality paper.

  • @deanchadwick7443
    @deanchadwick7443 Місяць тому

    Could do with a better Director m8 and just sack the producer!

  • @deanchadwick7443
    @deanchadwick7443 Місяць тому

    Just get on with it

  • @tsstechangel1649
    @tsstechangel1649 Місяць тому

    Love this! Thank you for sharing your art and ideas with the world. I would love to know where you got your circle tool. That's genius and I've never seen one in the US. Is there a name for the tool? I need one! :D

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 Місяць тому

      Yes, I did a review of this product here on my channel ua-cam.com/video/j_PvNED_9gs/v-deo.htmlsi=XgHRk69LHw8gZhfN thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching.

    • @tsstechangel1649
      @tsstechangel1649 Місяць тому

      @@williambanks8914 I found that video after I saw the other one. Great to find your art here. Nice to meet you! Thank you for inspiring me today. Much love!

  • @Raul06195
    @Raul06195 Місяць тому

    I found it a bit confusing whether I should read it left to right or read each of the columns top down, and then move to the right and top down again. I'm only on page 121 and so far it has been helpful

  • @CTBoiseState22
    @CTBoiseState22 Місяць тому

    These are the best notebooks for fountain pen writers I know at this price point...I have been using them for more than a year now and every time I venture off in a different direction...I come right back because...they are solid. Better than Leuchtturn by far.

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 Місяць тому

      I agree and they feel nice to hold. Using them open or folded just seems just right with the thickness of the pad.

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 2 місяці тому

    Looks like it’s happening again, I have to unplug to gain control of my ps5. I can’t say if it’s a Minecraft problem because it’s crashing on other games but not freezing my console. Sad in it.

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 2 місяці тому

    i said brown terracotta but I used concrete powder and dyed it brown, but interesting thought why not get some and add that to the cake design.

  • @lrussell346
    @lrussell346 2 місяці тому

    I’ve been working on copperplate from watching UA-cam. But I need something more than that. I’ve been researching calligraphy books, but being on a budget, can’t buy them all right now. Thank you for this review. I needed to hear this!

  • @demos113
    @demos113 2 місяці тому

    You nicked my Bible! 🤣 You're doing better than i did, keep at it. 🙂👍

  • @rogero7583
    @rogero7583 3 місяці тому

    👀 'Promo SM'

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 3 місяці тому

    O dear we are back to crash crash crash 💥 now it’s just freezes makes a sound urrrrrrrrrrrrr. Unplug from wall to take control of my PS5. This is just sad.

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 3 місяці тому

    I’m thinking of doing another one but instead of a 2mm nib I’ll be using the 1cm poster nib or the 5mm nib. Coming soon.

  • @jamieb2759
    @jamieb2759 3 місяці тому

    and thank you so much for introducing us to this type of letter! I've never seen a versal black letter before

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for kind words, my first attempt was always going to be bad. It’s only by trying we get better. ❤️‍🩹

  • @jamieb2759
    @jamieb2759 3 місяці тому

    So nice seeing the whole process! and not just not bad, a very good first attempt! Can't believe after all that effort you only gave yourself a 2! You seem like a very kind person and a talented calligrapher - i look froward to watching your future videos!!!

  • @LeStarkk
    @LeStarkk 3 місяці тому

    nice

  • @user-vq6fd9pb4n
    @user-vq6fd9pb4n 3 місяці тому

    Thanks William...if possible can u share pics of pages 8 to 12 please

  • @Unstopapple
    @Unstopapple 3 місяці тому

    do a very slight horizontal stroke before starting the vertical shades and it will create a square top. I would also stop putting so much downward pressure. Keeping that pressure is putting so much strain on the muscles of your fingers that it makes it hard to articulate the sweeping movements. Notice how your minuscules are all well formed but the capital C struggles to remain on line.

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 3 місяці тому

      I agree with mostly all of that and I also need to slow down more. It’s only by practicing and doing can anybody learn the correct way. Your comments are very helpful and thanks for watching buddy.

  • @keysmcgees5375
    @keysmcgees5375 3 місяці тому

    Do you find it best to practice with words, letters, or letter segments? I can imagine these larger scripts are challenging because it's difficult to fit the whole motion within the range of your wrist, must take some trial and error to get the positioning right!

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 3 місяці тому

      Yes it was tough the larger you go and I made an error in the video, the bottom of the C should be inline with the bottom of all the letters. I started doing single letters and now try my hand at words. Hopefully complete sentences and layouts. I’m trying large and small copperplate to understand my limitations. Thanks for watching.

  • @MikeLickorish
    @MikeLickorish 3 місяці тому

    I am a total beginner and I am looking to start to learn how to build a website and do user experience design. I really like your style and I think you should do longer videos. Thanks a lot!

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 4 місяці тому

    Might switch to mobile IOS because it crashed again, another report send screen. Or might switch to Java version.

  • @katekek4490
    @katekek4490 4 місяці тому

    Hello, can i ask l, since this book is from 2014 can i still use it now and years after ?

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 4 місяці тому

      I think you can but I say in the video Javascript gets updated every now and then, the changes made within JS over time will dictate how you write JS and it's syntax. The book goes pretty far and well in teaching the basics and most of it will still work, as of writing I'm still working through the book myself and not found any issues, I'm half the way through. If you've never touched Javascript before then this book is a must buy, use it to springboard your knowledge of JS and check the JS on Wiki, full of info to widen your scope it's only by self research you learn more. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaScript Hope that helps.

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 4 місяці тому

    Yep it’s crash crash crash again on the PS5, since the last update it asks me to send report twice today. Next gen console ummmm?

  • @Cyriljayant
    @Cyriljayant 4 місяці тому

    Amazing a silly review !!

  • @Flying-Roro
    @Flying-Roro 4 місяці тому

    Keep up the good work!

  • @boomatronicc
    @boomatronicc 5 місяців тому

    mine used to be fine since one of my worlds corrupted due to a power outage now it crashes almost every time I play

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 5 місяців тому

      Same here and it lags. But over time it might just repair itself or try play the world after an update sometimes that fixes it.

  • @lourdesm.velandia-calderon3486
    @lourdesm.velandia-calderon3486 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for your review, I am a complete newbie and have checked out so many books from the library but end up not finishing them because they're not "newbie friendly". I admit I did check out this book only for its title but was intimidated by the numerous pages so I never even gave it a chance but now I will. Your review really helped dispelling any doubt. And I would gladly purchase it thru your link but I'm a mom of multiple children... one of the reasons why I chose this path of learning about web dev so that I can make money but I do wish you the best of success and am sharing your review with my son who has started learning HTML. THANKS AGAIN! Greetings from sunny South Florida. GOD BLESS.

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your comments and I only wish I found this book before studying web development because it would of helped so much just like the php and mysql book review I did, that book opened my eyes to basic programming skills even I was lacking. You too have a great day. Thanks for watching.

  • @stanthebadger
    @stanthebadger 5 місяців тому

    The scale of this farming operation is insane, and it is organized so well!

  • @RedLeb54
    @RedLeb54 5 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 5 місяців тому

    Guess what it’s crashing again, I play it now to put it under stress to the point I can send the report screen comes up. I then cheer yeah did it. Not good though.

  • @HM-xz5fd
    @HM-xz5fd 5 місяців тому

    Hi William, just so your aware the reseviour slides underneath the nib and the metal inserts goes in between the 4 prongs within the actual pen and not on the sides. Hope this helps 👍🏼

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for commenting and watching the vid, yeah comments below say the same thing and I’ve now got it. Using the tool the correct way definitely gives me more ink and flow to create letter’s easier. Might have to revisit those nibs.

  • @HalNarin
    @HalNarin 6 місяців тому

    they still haven't fixed this myn keeps crashing too

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 6 місяців тому

      Touch wood mine not been crashing, but during a thunderstorm last year we had a power out. I lost all my loot from an ancient city run. Damn this was hard to take. I think it still crashing for some people and it’s not just Minecraft game that’s doing it there are many others doing it also. I also think it’s a PS5 console thing.

    • @HalNarin
      @HalNarin 5 місяців тому

      @@williambanks8914 I've contacted support and they tryna blame playstation even tho this has been a problem for next gen console I've noticed from research , they need to make the game compatible for next gen consoles

  • @CalligraphyArts
    @CalligraphyArts 6 місяців тому

    Great review. I agree, it's an excellent book. I've recommended it to many of my copperplate students.

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 6 місяців тому

      I’ve just discovered the calligraphers bible and that has copperplate in that, but most of the letters are done under 1 stroke, might be giving that style a go soon.

    • @CalligraphyArts
      @CalligraphyArts 6 місяців тому

      @@williambanks8914 wow, copperplate in 1 stroke! I'm curious. Do you practice Spencerian script? I find it to be faster than copperplate. Both are lovely and quite different pointed pen hands.

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 6 місяців тому

      @@CalligraphyArts I’ve heard of that and videos on it, never tried it yet. Still trying normal favourite copperplate.

  • @themooma6871
    @themooma6871 6 місяців тому

    Thank you this was a really helpful book review.

  • @stanthebadger
    @stanthebadger 6 місяців тому

    It is really nice when art supplies come in sturdy reusable boxes. Years ago I bought a kaweco calligraphy set in a big tin box, and am using it for variety of pens and pencils till this day.

  • @gem9535
    @gem9535 6 місяців тому

    I finally got the book this month!

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 6 місяців тому

      Well done dude the best money spent if you want to learn copperplate, if you are going to make the template in the book then take your time making it. I tried to cut corners and do my version but they were wrong, so doing her template took an hour to do. Good luck 🤞 and I hope you fall in love with CP like I have.

  • @user-se5pm9ub7i
    @user-se5pm9ub7i 6 місяців тому

    Hi, William, Happy New Year! I love runes...I'm planning to treat me to a set. They look like a secret code😊Loving your videos-keep them coming!

  • @themooma6871
    @themooma6871 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for showing this. It was very interesting. Much of technology is a foreign language to me, but it’s cool to see the possibilities!

  • @themooma6871
    @themooma6871 7 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed this. I would love to see how you manipulate it and what you do with it after you scan it.

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 7 місяців тому

      Luckily I’m awake to respond, yep challenge accepted I will film it soon and upload my endeavour. I hope to create several art works from it and create website banners to boot, maybe even print media like business cards and posters. Look out for it coming soon.

  • @yeasinmiah7823
    @yeasinmiah7823 7 місяців тому

    nice

  • @williambanks8914
    @williambanks8914 7 місяців тому

    The present was given and she loved it and also it’s hanging up on the wall. A success at last.

  • @jonathanvonwowern-barrefor6618
    @jonathanvonwowern-barrefor6618 7 місяців тому

    I really cannot for the life of me see the point of this tool. The holes have a diameter of, what looks like, 1.5-2mm, so there's going to be some margins. You have to have a metal table, or blue tack. Do they even make that anymore? I'll have to go to the book store to find some archaic sticky dough I haven't seen used since middle school back in the late 90s. The tool is pretty expensive and seems very flimsy. With a regular compass, I can put the center needle almost precisely on a point or a line, but with this I have to look into a hole, and try to center it, and if it moves slightly it's off. This also onlu has discrete steps, and cannot be adjusted to any radius. And the ONLY advantage of this, is that it doesn't leave a microscopic hole in the paper. Excuse my French, but this seems like a really stupid invention.

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 7 місяців тому

      I agree in most part in what you say buddy but I would look at this tool as a artistic device to create stunning art. As for a tool for precision then it’s no good. For a tenner it’s not bad to create circular objects and use them for art purposes. Thanks for commenting and watching the vid.

    • @jonathanvonwowern-barrefor6618
      @jonathanvonwowern-barrefor6618 7 місяців тому

      @@williambanks8914 And what type of stunning art would you say this provides? It looks "cool", I'll give you that, but apart from that?

    • @williambanks8914
      @williambanks8914 7 місяців тому

      I’ll do a picture myself and upload a video using the tool. Look out for it over Christmas 🎄

    • @TexasBorn-bp8mo
      @TexasBorn-bp8mo 2 місяці тому

      I want one but can't find it anywhere on Amazon