Lettering MediumsIntroductionThe style of lettering is directly influenced by the tools used to produce it.The type of tool you use determines the type of paper you select to letter on.Selecting a tool compatible with the paper surface makes the job of letteringmuch easier.LetteringsurfacesLettering surfaces include a great variety of papers and surfaces such asposterboard, masonite, and plywood. When selecting paper for pen and inklettering, choose a smooth-surfaced bristol board. Medium and roughsurfaced bristol or paper is more suited to paints and brushes, pencils,pastels, charcoal, crayon, and felt-tipped pens. When selecting more rigidsubstrates like metals and woods, prepare the surface with multiple base coatsof paint and lightly sand surfaces smooth in between coats. A smooth surfaceallows the brush to deposit paint without drag, which causes ragged letters.MediaThe purpose of the finished product dictates the media and tool you letterwith. Finished letters should be sharp, clean, and opaque. Pencils, pen andink, paints and brushes, and chalks, crayons, pastels, and felt-tipped pens areall common tools capable of producing a finished letter.Figure 5-47 are common lettering tools.Figure 5-47.—Common letteringtools.Continued on next page5-43
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