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Pale, thin and translucent. Only the flesh side can be used. A light dusting of sandarac powder is usually sufficient to prepare the surface for writing.

Please note: This is a natural product that has been finished and cut by hand. As such, there may be slight variations in the surface and size of each piece.

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Specially prepared to give a very smooth surface for painting or calligraphy.

Please note: This is a natural product that has been finished and cut by hand. As such, there may be slight variations in the surface and size of each piece.

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Skin of young calves. Very fine and translucent. Requires little or no preparation before writing.

Please note: This is a natural product that has been finished and cut by hand. As such, there may be slight variations in the surface and size of each piece.

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Medium to thick. Both sides useable for writing. Whiter and less translucent than parchment.

Please note: This is a natural product that has been finished and cut by hand. As such, there may be slight variations in the surface and size of each piece.

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Medium to thick with a shiny surface. Distinctive 'pebbled' appearance makes it slightly more difficult to write on.

Please note: This is a natural product that has been finished and cut by hand. As such, there may be slight variations in the surface and size of each piece.

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Patricia Lovett is one of the world’s leading authorities on the techniques and practical processes of making mediæval manuscripts. She lectures and teaches all over the world on calligraphy and illumination, and has written about a dozen books on these subjects, as well as producing a DVD – Illumination – Tools, Materials, Techniques, Projects. Patricia has run calligraphy courses as well as those on traditional manuscript gilding and painting techniques, and was awarded an MBE for her services to heritage crafts and calligraphy. This book takes the beginner and those with more experience through step-by-step processes to produce simple and easy projects using cheap metals and modern adhesives, and also to create mediæval miniatures and illuminated scrolls on vellum (animal skin). Learn More