Supply list

Below are the tools and materials I use to create lettering projects, refine layouts and teach workshops.

Keep every line and angle evenly spaced and straight with a drafting ruler.

Keep every line and angle evenly spaced and straight with a drafting ruler.

Paint casual and script letters with a fine, medium or large water brush.

Paint casual and script letters with a fine, medium or large water brush.

Thicker black paper comes in handy for making cards, backgrounds and faux chalk designs. Great for painting with gold, silver and coloured gouache.

Thicker black paper comes in handy for making cards, backgrounds and faux chalk designs. Great for painting with gold, silver and coloured gouache.

Transulcent after drying, watercolour tubes last a lifetime. Add a dot to a palette, then 5-6 drops of water to test vibrancy. Add more paint for saturated colour.

Transulcent after drying, watercolour tubes last a lifetime. Add a dot to a palette, then 5-6 drops of water to test vibrancy. Add more paint for saturated colour.

Ideal for beginner calligraphy, bleedproof paper absorbs ink without bleeding, resulting in sharp nib lines and a smooth glossy finish. Its translucency means A4/A3 guidelines can be clearly seen through the surface.

Ideal for beginner calligraphy, bleedproof paper absorbs ink without bleeding, resulting in sharp nib lines and a smooth glossy finish. Its translucency means A4/A3 guidelines can be clearly seen through the surface.

Black erasers easily remove graphite from paper with minimal pressure, and without damaging the surface. Also removes white pencil from black paper.

Black erasers easily remove graphite from paper with minimal pressure, and without damaging the surface. Also removes white pencil from black paper.

Thicker tracing paper makes the perfect surface to rub with dustless chalk or graphite to transfer designs to black or white paper.

Thicker tracing paper makes the perfect surface to rub with dustless chalk or graphite to transfer designs to black or white paper.

Rich, vibrant paint, gouache dries opaque due to the addition of chalk and can be reactivated with water after drying.

Rich, vibrant paint, gouache dries opaque due to the addition of chalk and can be reactivated with water after drying.

Cold/rough and hot/smooth watercolour paper sheets, pads or rolls slowly absorb water and paint, allowing you to move the liquid to achieve beautiful gradient effects.

Cold/rough and hot/smooth watercolour paper sheets, pads or rolls slowly absorb water and paint, allowing you to move the liquid to achieve beautiful gradient effects.

Available in a variety of sizes, double-sided cutting mats feature convenient ruling lines for precise cutting. Best to choose a larger size like A3 or A2 for your studio, and A4 for portability.

Available in a variety of sizes, double-sided cutting mats feature convenient ruling lines for precise cutting. Best to choose a larger size like A3 or A2 for your studio, and A4 for portability.

Cut sharp lines with a retractable Stanley knife or box cutter with ergonomic grip. As the blade dulls, snap it off to reveal a brand new blade.

Cut sharp lines with a retractable Stanley knife or box cutter with ergonomic grip. As the blade dulls, snap it off to reveal a brand new blade.

Don't cut paper with a plastic ruler and knife — use a stainless steel ruler instead. Wipes clean, keeps its shape, and is recyclable.

Don't cut paper with a plastic ruler and knife — use a stainless steel ruler instead. Wipes clean, keeps its shape, and is recyclable.