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    How can I deal with finger-cramping when drawing for long periods?
    Katherine Rinewalt
    Calligrapher
    Katherine Rinewalt is a Calligrapher based in Orlando, Florida. Katherine owns Rosebud Calligraphy and has over 6 years of experience. Rosebud Calligraphy is a calligraphy and stationery design studio offering invitations, handwritten pieces, and signage for weddings and special events. Katherine is passionate about helping others elevate their weddings and events with her personalized touch.
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    Focus on using your wrist and arm rather than just your fingers to move the pen. First, practice with your wrist to create smaller letters and details. For larger letters, loops, and flourishes, use your shoulder and upper arm to move the pen, which allows your entire arm to guide the strokes. Doing this helps prevent finger strain and provides smoother, more fluid motions. Also, avoid gripping the pen too tightly, as this can lead to discomfort and cramping. Instead, maintain a relaxed grip and practice using your wrist and arm when moving your strokes.
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    How do I write in bubble writing for school without seeming like a show-off?
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    Don't worry about what other people think. As long as you're not going around saying, "Wow, look how cool my handwriting is," people won't mind. They'll probably admire it!
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    How do I do it without a pen?
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    You can use a pencil, colored pencil, marker, paint, or pretty much anything that you can write with.
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    What if I don't have any of those pens or a computer or a stencil, how then could I write fancier for my homework?
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    Have you tried looking at someone else's writing that you thought looked fancy and copied it? You can always do that, just change the writing a bit so you aren't completely copying their writing.
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