Hand-lettering can turn personal correspondence and craft projects into objects to cherish, and the necessary skills can be learned more easily than one might suppose. Introducing both traditional and contemporary lettering techniques, this book offers step-by-step lessons, practice templates, and a range of stunning alphabets, plus guidance on selecting the appropriate tools and learning optimal hand positioning. Along with practice templates for several featured alphabets in addition to mixed media projects designed to inspire artistic creativity, the book also features a section on Chinese brush lettering demonstrating how calligraphy and lettering can be used in wider artistic contexts and projects.