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).
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