Glass Pen Lettering Tutorial | Hand Blown Glass Dip Pens for Calligraphy and Hand Lettering!

Do you want to learn how to letter with a glass pen? Maybe you have a glass pen and you have no idea how to use it. Maybe you've never seen a glass pen and you are wondering why you would even need or want one. Let me show you everything you need to know about glass pen lettering. Have you tried a glass pen before? What was your experience? I’ve heard from people who love glass pens and some who couldn’t get them to work so I’m curious to hear your experience. I hope this video helps you figure it out!
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[@melr215]

I loooove my glass pens. I never thought to use my Karin markers on them though, so thanks so much for the tip!!

[@EnsignInsights]

You’ll have to let me know if you try it!

[@MrsRemi]

Using watercolours on them with a brush is such a good idea! The reason why I haven't taken out my glass pen is because the 2 inks I have don't work very well with it/don't look so nice, but I have really pretty shimmer watercolours 😭 I can't wait to try this out now

[@FiveEighteenBlog]

This glass dip hand blown pens are stunning!! So beautiful

[@justagirlintn1]

I just got my first glass pen yesterday and I’m so in love!! This video was a game changer for me because I had no idea I could do the things you demonstrated which only makes me love this pen even more! Thank you for sharing!!

[@corriemcginnis4400]

I just broke the tip on mine this weekend. Don't drop them into a glass jar of water to clean them off. Seems like a no brainer. So whats that say about me 🤣

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh no!! Haha thanks for sharing! I am going to remember that every time I’m cleaning mine now!

[@jekalambert9412]

Depending on the break, it is might be possible to sand the point with 320 grit sandpaper or a fine nail file to make the pen work again. That being said, it is likely that sanding the tip will change the thickness of the line - which is not always a bad thing.

[@madasaboxofrogs]

Maybe line the bottom of the water container with a sponge 😊

[@Pebblesmas]

Well dear, it can happen to everyone, do not beat yourself up about that, such a waste of energy. Simply buy an even more amazing looking one and see it as meant to be 😄😉

[@Pebblesmas]

@@madasaboxofrogs what an amazing idea!!! Thx!!

[@madebylora]

I make glass beads and I tried to make a pen, but it was really hard to do! I’m currently waiting for a cheap glass pen to be delivered so that I can try it out.... and I’m also hoping that when I physically have one in my hand it might make it easier to figure out how to make my own! Thanks for the videos!

[@Johanna-r4h]

Nice video great tips thanks

[@EnsignInsights]

Thanks for watching!

[@shalinib9670]

Am I the only one who came here to see the beautiful pens and lettering? 😁

[@afifashahzad2069]

I'm with you😁😆

[@Daisie7127]

Nop me too!

[@mariannacassir1858]

I am new to this glass pen, I am excited to do some zen tangle with it.

[@rubyhaze1]

I just saw this- wow! Such beautiful tools for such beautiful lettering! Thank you for sharing.

[@thewaraich007]

That one person who disliked tho- (I have just discovered this channel and it was on my recommendations and I understand why. I love the vid and I don’t understand why people would wanna dislike this vid! I may be very late but I hope you see this video!)

[@EnsignInsights]

Aww thank you for watching!

[@thewaraich007]

:) I’m bullet journaling this year and I wanted to include calligraphy and all that handletering in it. Then I found this channel! I love your vids and you inspire me to continue hand lettering

[@airaleigh2138]

Relaxing, simple, just wow🤩 Greetings from the Philippines! You are one of my inspirations in pursuing my calligraphy journey!😍😍😍😍

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh thank you! Thanks for being here!

[@sandramelanija1939]

Nice Video! Have to learn how to do lettering for my drawing and bullet journal videos! ✨

[@LetteringArtbyDinda_]

Very excited to see glass pen for lettering, i think it can be one of the pen i must buy 😁

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh yes! You’ll have to let me know if you try one!

[@LetteringArtbyDinda_]

@@EnsignInsights ohh sure, i think the pen can improve my hand lettering too

[@mahreenailyas3358]

You know you are best!! I love the way you make everything sounds so simple and way you makes it so easy. Thank you 😊

[@EnsignInsights]

I'm glad it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@hiroumi6812]

My brain: You know you never can have glass pen aren't you? Me: But I still wanna watch.

[@RATTE1606]

until recently i didn't even know that there are such wonderful tools made of glass that you can also write with and if someone had told me you could also write with artistically shaped pretty glass pens, i would hardly have believed it, or thought that this is possible. .. but it really works and i can understand very well that you would like to have more than just a glass nib, because this is a very pretty useful tool. :)

[@nicoleyahc]

Ah! Thank you for this! I couldn't manage my glass pen when I first bought it about two years ago but... I was using India inks! I dusted off my old glass pen today and tried it out with watercolors (liquid dye based watercolors, and watered down tube watercolors and of course metallic watercolors brushed onto the pen tip, used mostly on mixed media paper) and I was having so much success. I'm totally obsessed and inspired now, thinking of all the ways I can utilize my gorgeous glass pen. Question: do you notice much difference in the pens writing ability between; 1. The hand blown glass pens and the mass produced glass pens? 2. Between the two different nib styles like the long straight nib vs the teardrop shape nib?

[@sasmitabehera7913]

Hey Sarah, can you do a review of ohuhu water based marker ? Pls if you will do i will be so glad.And who else want like 👍👇

[@TheDarkplace]

I'm left handed. I've struggled with the twist style pens in the past. Probably due to the angle I work at. I think the straight pens work better for me. Would love to find one with a thicker nib for my shimmer inks.

[@EnsignInsights]

There are monoline calligraphy nibs that come in bigger sizes! Also the caran d’ache fiber tipped waterbrush is a great monoline option for shimmery watercolor!

[@sueg2286]

@@EnsignInsights Hello, The link to the handblown ones does not work. I wanted one with the same kind of comfortable handle as the two hand blown ones. Please can you recommend me any that have comfortable handles and easy to write with and grip. There are too many on Amazon and I would like a recommendation, thankyou. x

[@yvonnelee4396]

I know that this was written 2 years ago but Amazon sells glass dip pens for left handed people.

[@sarikasoni8381]

Sarah I just can't have worksheets coz it's difficult for me to get smooth paper here . Is it very very important to practice with them or should I continue my practice by looking and doing from vids. Personally I think that's not much difference between the two.

[@EnsignInsights]

You should definitely practice whatever way works for you! It sounds like you’ve figured out a good system. 😊

[@naomihall3353]

I have two glass pens and love love love them . They are so much fun to work with and so much you can do with them . I love your video it was full of information on how to use it. I use Indian ink that works so beautiful, because it won’t bleed when using watercolors with it.

[@chanel113]

I looove the gold ink on the faux calligraphy woeksheets

[@PeserphoneRose]

Because of this video I buit me a glass pen!😅 The glass pen is very cool.😎

[@loriannferraioli2698]

Obsessed. Was just thinking of buying one. Thanks.

[@Sheebs981]

Your work is simply gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I'm hoping that someone will please answer a few questions for me. (Or point me in the right direction.) Do glass pens and fluid writer pens use the same ink? Are there benefits (or downfalls) to one type of pen over the other? I am thinking of buying the supplies for my 17-year old niece, so any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time. 🥰❣️ 🥰❣️

[@BritneyStLouis]

I love mine I draw line drawings and it looks so good, but I was curious about lettering. Very beautiful writing!

[@GoddesSilverRose]

I just got a glass pen set with some inks. I am doing something for my mom's birthday and I'm so happy they are easier to use than the dip pens I used before. WIsh me luck.

[@theresawalker460]

I ordered glass pens and ink. Can't wait for delivery.

[@giselsstyle15]

My dollar tree just started to sell like these glass pens that come with either pink ink or green ink and I bought one and I’m trying to learn how to use it!

[@adriac21]

I love glass pens they are so amazing

[@diyasoni3450]

Please can you do a review video on staedler fiber tip pens????

[@tonieltavares2998]

Primeiro a comentar I from Brazil. I love your Channel😍😍😍

[@Pebblesmas]

Wow thank you so much 4 this AMAZING video, learnt so much, thx!!!!!!

[@EnsignInsights]

I’m so glad this helped!!

[@artspacebyradhika4064]

Thank you for such a good info...I will buy it soon as I love faux calligraphy.. keep making such amazing videos 👍👍🙃

[@EnsignInsights]

Thank you for being here and saying that!

[@artspacebyradhika4064]

I purchased the Amazon one it's amazing 🙃

[@chanel113]

Can you do a video on using metallic or pearl watercolour with lettering? Or maybe do comparison or review on some palettes?

[@nicole6323]

I wrapped my pens in a small microfiber towel type thing to keep em from breaking. then I put the wrapped pens into a zip lock bag. also I bought the holder & cleaner from Amazon. it cleans well, but the holder is very fragile. jus letting yall know

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, interesting (fountain pen guy here). Does the gold ink contain real ground gold? God bless.

[@mehvishahem8097]

This was soo helpful .. was waiting for this tutorial..helped alot...thnx

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh good! I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@rindrr]

I put a glass pen on my wishlist as well!! they really do look like so much fun. Sadly when I try and go to the site it does not seem to work

[@meonjeo]

I am going to gift this penset I hope she likes it 😅😅 her handwriting is really good

[@manaral-sayed6136]

Love this video. Thank you!

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

I got mine on ebay, it looks like your amazon one. I also have the kuratake gold paints, but didn't think to use them. Thanks.

[@hollydawsonjames1999]

I just got my set of glass pens, new to this art, cross your fingers and toes I never thought to use watercolor paint. I tried it with my India inks, your right very hard to clean after…I dipped mine is alcohol to clean it…it worked but don’t know if that’s the right way to clean

[@ehpeachylove]

I received a glass pen set for my birthday and have yet to use it but after watching your video I will start using and practicing with them. I gave both mixed media and water color papers. Other than writing with them are they good for drawings too? Enjoyed your calm voice and the video.

[@EnsignInsights]

I’m glad you’re enjoying your glass pen! And yes, I think they’re good for drawing too!

[@mistymist8830]

The glass pen look like a stele in the mortal instruments book aka shadowhunter. I want one! So cool...

[@vintagegirl31]

Your handwriting is amazing!! Okay I really need to get my glass pens out and really really try harder to improve my handwriting and practice those gorgeous letterings

[@EnsignInsights]

Yes!! I want to pull out my glass pen again too! It’s been a little while!

[@melcolleone2948]

They are so beautiful 😍

[@شییلملاعابد]

It is so nice. Where can we buy it??

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

I absolutely love my Amazon glass pen. I also use the exact same gold ink. It's the one I find works best with it. I cannot, though, seem to get it to work well with inkjet printer refill ink.. I use it a lot for painting, but I find that I need to buy proper writing and drawing inks for my pens. My fountain pens, ofc will never be used with anything aside from fountain pen ink, or maybe food coloring once one starts to break/wear. See if that 'hack' works.. Love the videos. I thought I had wasted money on my glass pen until I found which inks work best. Ultra Black Chinese ink and Dr Ph Martin's. Other dip pen inks work ofc.

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh wow yes! Thank you for sharing all of your ink experience with me!

[@wanderingcreativity]

Soothing to watch dear it's pretty thank you kindly for sharing hope all is well !! :)

[@EnsignInsights]

Glass pens really are so pretty! Thanks for watching friend!

[@survivalkingdombois3098]

I have a quill, but I also think this is a great pen!

[@mpetersen2586]

I just tried to go to the firespider link you’ve posted and it does not exist, unless I did something wrong…just an fyi. I have glass pens and am anxious to use them. Thanks

[@FionaGlennanne]

My biggest fear is breaking the tip. I put a sponge in the glass and dip my pen in the center of the sponge in the water as a shock absorber.

[@timh7246]

Thanks for the well-put-together post & contact info for Skyler to get a hand blown glass pen - appreciated. After watching & listening in eager to get out my glass pens & liquid w/c inks & actually try them. I bought a couple cuz others made them look cool, but was too intimidated to give 'em a go -- thanks to you, now I'm willing to experiment. ;-)

[@brandispacek6102]

Can you use them with pencil ink

[@palaceofpolish8617]

I was super sad, to find that nothing is available for purchase on the fire spider website. 😭😭😭

[@jamesaritchie1]

You don't need to use any type of watercolor with glass pens, and most people I know do not use them. Glass pens work as well with calligraphy inks as do steel dip pens, and also work with some fountain pen inks.

[@shravani.a]

Can I use normal Parker ink with glass pens if I want to?

[@Poisonsoul0298]

I ask bc I’m wondering how do you dispose of the cleaning water that’s used to clean the pen?

[@EnsignInsights]

I usually just pour it down the drain! Mine is usually diluted pretty well!

[@staceycoates1418]

I have a glass pen. I have found I can actually use a glass pen. Where I cannot use a fountain pen or a calligraphy pen. Because I am left-handed. Glass pens I have found work just as well when being pushed across the page as they do when being pulled. Which is extremely difficult with fountain or calligraphy pens.

[@ml10102]

I really want the one that is black and white tip!! How do I find it? TIA

[@EnsignInsights]

That one was made by Fire Spider Glass! His website is here: firespider.glass/glass-store/glass-pens.html

[@naamahdarling]

Please enable closed captions, even the automatic kind.

[@debbierinier2704]

I don’t recommend throwing away the plug I got ink every where when I just put the cap on

[@addisonminsch3706]

Which smooth black paper do you recommend for calligraphy?

[@EnsignInsights]

Good question! I just get black card stock and it works well!

[@stevensmith6271]

my glass pen if from the dollar store and has a slight sharp edge to it. Like an angled it. It sharp enough to cut through the paper if i push too hard. Is that bad? or is there a way i could work with it?

[@EnsignInsights]

If you can make it work without ripping the page that may work! Or maybe you could try a new one and see if it's doing the same thing? Mine could leave an imprint in the paper if I push hard enough but probably wouldn't rip the paper. I guess I also use thicker paper so they could probably rip through thin paper!

[@macabredisguise4852]

I have a single glass pen in my collection and I still didn't find any use to it. Its really aesthetically pleasing to watch someone use it but not so fun writing with it yourself. Too much mess.

[@Theirtherethere.]

I'm in the same boat .. I'd love to actually be some one who not only likes to use it but is able to gracefully ... .. I think I'd like it if I was able to do anything with them I'm just not that talented

[@brandispacek6102]

Can you use pencil ink with a glass pan if you liquefy it

[@EnsignInsights]

I have no idea! If you try it you’ll have to let me know!

[@dianamgdata]

Can someone recommend me which ink should I get?

[@susanmartin3762]

I paid only $5 for mine from Amazon. Just FYI all glass pens are hand blown. Some are crazy ornate and gorgeous and you can spend as much as you want. I love my $5 pen from Amazon. They're too expensive to make commercially. They'd have to charge us ALOT IF $$$. Hand blowing them is better for us and the people that blow these pens I love mine. It was messy the first time I opened my ink. I really love faux calligraphy and glass pens can only do mono-line lettering. I'm better at Faux but I'm getting better with brush pens.

[@markylabbao9483]

Is it ok to use fountain pen ink in your glass pen?

[@EnsignInsights]

I haven’t tried that but I would assume yes! You’ll have to let me know if you try it!

[@yaeledmonds5158]

Caron markers?

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh i use Karin markers so much i didn’t realize i need to share what they are! let me get you a link of when I reviewed them!

[@EnsignInsights]

Here’s the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKamnGyOfbqBgZI

[@yaeledmonds5158]

@@EnsignInsights thank you!

[@yaeledmonds5158]

They're quite expensive, even with a deal on Amazon. I'll have to wait for my birthday...

[@micacarae9710]

I came here bc I really want one lol

[@davidnieve6444]

Is Indian Ink ok to use?

[@EnsignInsights]

Yes! I would just recommend cleaning it really thoroughly when you're done so none of the ink dries in the grooves!

[@davidnieve6444]

@@EnsignInsights Thank you!

[@courtneynel7433]

This isn't a tutorial, its a long advertisement for every product she uses.

[@jekalambert9412]

I enjoyed your video. Watching you letter with different media was absorbing. Please note, ALL glass pens are hand blown, even those cheep-o ones from China.

[@ziggy274]

I just bought a glass pen 🖊 from the Dollartree 🌳.

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh nice!

[@lynpharr]

I love mine, but it doesn't like to hold the ink. :(

[@EnsignInsights]

Oh I wonder what the problem is! Could the ink have too much water? Or is the glass pen defective?

[@lynpharr]

@@EnsignInsights hmm. Could be the ink, does seem a little watery. I'll have to try with different ink. Great suggestion.

[@idoeverything]

The only thing Fire Spider sells is clothes. What happened with his pens? I bought a J Herbin instead.

[@gaheoncalligraphy]

Sooo Nice🤍

[@veerodriguez1751]

The DOLLAR TREE has glass pens WITH the ink pots for $1.25

[@EnsignInsights]

Ok I heard that from someone else too but I haven’t been able to find them at mine!! That’s amazing!

[@jagdishsakhrani1193]

Hello

[@jacilyndough6879]

Take a shot every time she says "hand blown"

[@halkennedy6353]

Great content - thanks! Had trouble understanding you however....please...get a better microphone,,, 🙂

[@comandergold93]

I got one from the dollar tree for a 1.25

[@EnsignInsights]

Ooh nice! That’s a great deal! I haven’t seen them there! I need to check again!

[@marieazrak1951]

I would be too scared of it, dropping and breaking

[@EnsignInsights]

Absolutely! It terrifies me every time!

[@marieazrak1951]

@@EnsignInsights they are beautiful I would love to learn how to make it

[@marieazrak1951]

@@EnsignInsights I mean, I would like to try making one and try it out

[@vipkidteacher]

Looks so easy but I bet it’s not

[@droopydawg1510]

I believe all glass pens are hand blown.js

[@moshahidmiah8375]

U talk a lot

[@moshahidmiah8375]

So true

[@moshahidmiah8375]

My eat hurts from your talking

[@moshahidmiah8375]

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