Intro to Hand Lettering with Crayola Markers

[@bobbiferrell732]

I like how you get right to it without a lot of unnecessary talking. Your technique is great because you demonstrate it while talking about it and explaining. Thank you!

[@amberbaronejarreau3906]

This is a great video! Thank you for taking the time to go slow and do step by step. I am just dipping my toes into the Hand lettering world and your video almost (almost) takes the fear out of it. THANK YOU!

[@JaimeBedard]

Thanks for watching Amber!

[@cherryb48]

Your videos are more encouraging than others! I feel a bit more confident now. Cheap markers are the way to go at the beginning. I got crayola markers at the dollar store! Keep up the good work!

[@witchywoman9104]

"BEST HOW TOO VIDEO BY FAR" !! You make it less stressful and much more fun ! THANK-YOU ✍

[@jillg.8783]

I took up brush lettering a few weeks ago as a distraction during COVID-19 lock-down in Melbourne, Australia and of the literally hundreds of videos and articles I've read up on the topic, it's YOUR video, where you're saying to relax and have fun with it, that has finally given me that "ah-ha!" moment. It's all just now clicked, muscle memory finally taking ahold as I wrote the alphabet along with you! Such an awesome feeling to finally "get it"! Crayola markers: good-bye. On to a real brush pen!

[@egtw98]

You are amazing! I nearly gave up on hand lettering till I stumbled on your video...i get it. You are so clear and easy to understand! You make it make sense! Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@hannahdowell4048]

I was at my wits end with hand lettering after 1 day before I saw this video. THANK YOU for reminding me it is about having fun and imperfection is ok! so helpful with technique too, & the attitude & approach necessary to have fun with this. love love love

[@tri9370]

I thought your video was so refreshing despite the lengthiness of the video I wanted that to keep watching it & did not want to fast fwd on this video for the fear of missing something & u were NOT boring in any way shape or form (no pun intended). Keep watching it over & over.

[@bethalti33]

loved this video. I've watched alot of them but you really take the time to explain. Thank you. My fav!!

[@najeeamurray323]

Thank you! This was so refreshing and just reminded me to just have fun and enjoy!

[@JaimeBedard]

Thanks for watching!

[@chigirl2028]

I love this video. Thank you for getting right to it and not having a long intro, as most of these videos are way too long--when I watch them I want to scream GET TO THE POINT! And thank you also for not saying "Hi, Guys!" More importantly, thanks for teaching me this!!!

[@JaimeBedard]

Hahah, thank you for watching! I know what you mean and tried to avoid the things I dislike in other videos. I'm glad you liked it!

[@pieceofvita]

This is the most helpful video so far 💖 as soon as I stopped following the tutorials exactly and just did what felt comfortable, my letters got instantly better. Still need to practice, but the shape is there! Also I loved what you said about your journal being a place to grow and practice, its so true because you can get caught up in all the beautiful inspo and feel inadequate in the beginning 💖

[@sarazorel]

Calligraphy is one thing I get so frustrated with. I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I was actually looking at Bullet Journal inspirations bec Im currently doing one and I fell in love with your brush lettering! Thank you so much. You helped me a lot. keep it up! ps. binge watching your videos right now as well.

[@JaimeBedard]

+Doodles by Sarah Aw, thank you Sarah! I'm glad you like them and let me know if you have any requests!

[@barkhaaaaa]

Iloveyousarah♥️🌎

[@PixelatedJem]

Love that you showed some practice drills! Just received my sketchbook & markers and ready to practice a lil bit :)

[@CaseyClaudia]

I've really been getting into these hand lettering techniques and the bullet journal trend and aesthetics (even if i don't own one..yet) but as i was watching your videos I realises you have a small number of subscribers, and it's so crazy! Your videos are so well made, they're so relaxing and so informative at the same time, oh my god you deserve to become a journaling guru! So yeah, i basically just commented to tell you that you're amazing, have a nice day ❤

[@JaimeBedard]

+Casey Claudia Aw thank you so much Casey! Your comment made my day ❤️ I'm so glad you enjoy my videos! Let me know if you have any questions about starting a journal or would like me to make any videos in particular. Have a great day!

[@eleenakelley9002]

Casey Claudia your right!!!🤣

[@TIMAFEY2]

It's not all about the money/subscribers.

[@rusrus29]

Amazing video!! Now this is classic Art form ...

[@brynneward4315]

This is the best video I’ve found so far!

[@tantysjournal]

Let's check my channel too... I also make some videos about hand lettering.

[@jgonzalez7998]

Thank you for sharing! I loved the lettering.

[@marynguyen8559]

Glad ur video was one of the few I watched that was FUN

[@belindahall5220]

Awesome video!! Thoroughly enjoyed it!! You're a natural teacher!

[@rasrajartsandcalligraphy]

Thank you very much, your demonstration helps a lot. It is very much helpful for a beginner. You got a new friend here. Keep going.

[@chrisandjaimelove3695]

I love this one! The drills are so helpful! Sometimes we forget that to get really good at something like this (and like you are) it takes PRACTICE! I would love some more specific things to practice. I've done these drills a bunch of times and I will continue to practice! Thanks for putting these out! P.S. We're name twins! 💕

[@melindabaird4239]

One of the things that I learned in a calligraphy class is to always hold your pen at a 45 degree angle.

[@SuzanneLight]

Another great video and VERY helpful! I will be watching again and practicing along with you!

[@JaimeBedard]

+Suzanne Light Good, I'm glad to hear it! Thanks so much for joining me on your lettering journey 😄 Let me know if you have any questions or would like me to go over anything in particular!

[@jgloveit]

This is just what i needed! So helpful!! Thank you so so much for this video! Would love to see more lettering videos of the different styles you use :) Your videos are amazing!!

[@JaimeBedard]

That's an awesome idea, and I'll definitely do more lettering videos in the future! Thank you so much for your wonderful and kind comments and for subscribing!

[@LizardDoesStuff]

You just made my life a thousand times easier! I was getting soooo frustrated because I have decent handwriting but I'm terrible at cursive in general

[@JaimeBedard]

Aw, I'm so glad! Let me know if there's any specific videos that would help. Thanks for watching!

[@maryprotzman8088]

I love your videos and can't wait to get started! Even your voice is soothing and relaxing. Can you tell me how to access the practice worksheets?

[@JaimeBedard]

Thank you so much Mary! I have links to a ton of great practice worksheets in the description of this video. Good luck!

[@nonishanegi]

wow! This video is so well made. Your hand lettering is so mastered and refined, totally love it!❤

[@JaimeBedard]

Thanks Nonisha!

[@jillg.8783]

Also, the black Crayola you use at the end looks super juicy. As juicy as the Faber-Castell Big Brush at the beginning of your video. I've bought a big box of broad line Crayolas for this new hobby but noticed my black marker looks far too dry compared to yours (and to my other new Crayola colours). Any tips?

[@zam6872]

best video so far!😍 your hand lettering is so inspiring! 👍

[@JaimeBedard]

Thank you Zymal Baloch!

[@tonilea1212]

I really want to try this. I have seen other videos but this one looks like I could actualy DO it! (well, maybe) Thank you

[@pattyolgin8118]

Love your teaching style! I'm just beginning and I appreciate that you get right into it and give tips and tricks along the way. So glad to have a use for the supply of Crayola markers I can never resist buying at back-to-school time. Thank you! I'll be joining in again soon. :) New to video tutorials. How do I find the worksheets you spoke of?

[@shaelasvanity4730]

So glad I found you. You made it so easy. Thank you! 😃

[@theroyal5178]

Your so good at explaining how to use it and your so good at caligraphy I hope I can achieve that to😊😄

[@itsjustsara7694]

Can you please do a video on lower case calligraphy the way u did it in this video .Thanks

[@johnhippisley9106]

just because there is a proper technique to something doesnt make it stressfull. it actually makes it much more fun because once u learn to position your hand and hold the writing utensil properly its so much easier and more comfortable to write.

[@theoleuwerink6143]

OMG this is so usefull! IT realtime helpt me, i was trying so hard but iT diden't really workt until I saw you video. Thankyou 💋 xx lotte

[@JaimeBedard]

Thanks so much lotte!

[@amnakharalofficial]

Wow very helpful... Loving it 😍😍😍😊✌🏻⭐

[@stevieballinger3227]

This is excellent! I’m not into the technical side, so your encouragement to just go with my own flow was perfect. Also, the tip on the playback speed is super handy!! I’d never heard of that before. :) Take care, and thank you!

[@kacienemeth2233]

awesome video! loved it. can't wait to practice

[@vab5798]

this was so informative, thank you 💗

[@babboosbabydoll]

Thanks for your great video! How long did it take you to learn hand lettering?

[@LifeWithAshaAse]

You are so encouraging!

[@SofiePlayzz]

You make it look so easy wow .

[@priscillaose5772]

great tutorial. I really like how you gave a step by step guidance thank you ☺

[@JaimeBedard]

+Student Boss Aw good I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@audreyfreedman6469]

I am echoing Casey below, subscribing cause your videos are very helpful and fun to watch!

[@JaimeBedard]

+Audrey Freedman Aw thank you Audrey, and I'm glad you like them!

[@Danxd1423]

I am new at this .. I create Wooden signs .. Can you use this on Wooden Signs?

[@retribution999]

How to progress from this to having a great everyday hand writing style?

[@kristiehowze8278]

I see this is an old post but I am having such issues with crayola markers. The letters all look the same. I practice the drills but when I try to do letters I don't see the thin and thick. They just all look thick. Help help.

[@Olivia-xp4dn]

Hi, i've recently discovered your channel, and i wanted to know if you could do a video on how to start a journal if you have never done one in your life, ps your channel is one of my favorites

[@JaimeBedard]

Aw, thank you Olivia! I've done a new bullet journal set up and also tips for bullet journaling in the past, but let me know if those don't help! Thanks for watching!

[@christieatus9688]

Loved this! Would you mind doing a video on hand lettering, but with a big brush Faber-Castell pen? I just bought one & I'm having a hard time with it. Thanks!

[@JaimeBedard]

Thank you! And absolutely, I'll include a segment in my next video about the Faber-Castell big brush. It's being released today!

[@fridasofia5568]

Loved this video! I have a problem with actually writing the letters , like I can do he thick and thin strokes but I don't actually know how to MAKE the letters:( helpppp

[@JaimeBedard]

Thank you! To help practice forming the letters, I would try working on faux calligraphy. That way you can plan out how the letters are formed and get used to what part is thick and what part is thin. Other than that, just keep practicing and you'll get there!

[@fridasofia5568]

Jaime Bedard thank you so muchhh!

[@JaimeBedard]

Of course! You can send me a DM on instagram if you still need help!

[@Danxd1423]

How to find out more information on learning this?

[@AwesomePipa]

Jaime, your handwriting and overall aesthetics inspires me so so much! I am loving every video you make for us, and your bullet journal is just so delicious to look at. Unfortunately I can't find Crayolas easily here where I like, so I went for a Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen B, and I'm making my way around it. It is surely not the best for beginners, but I'm in love. I've been using your calligraphy as inspiration and practice. For a future video maybe you could do a ''Spread with me'' kinda thing, were you just show us doing a quote, doodle or whichever you would feel like sharing!

[@JaimeBedard]

Thank you Filipa! I'll definitely do a plan with me in the future! That's too bad that you can't find Crayolas there. Hopefully there's an alternative! I love this Faber-Castell marker, but it's definitely a little tricky to get the hang of. Thanks for watching!

[@momoc2661]

Thank you so so much! This is super helpful! hope i found this earlier

[@jennyrosemandingiado7707]

How do u hold your marker? I’m left handed

[@kiwigirlNZ]

I’m left handed too, and have done calligraphy for years. I hold my calligraphy pen/marker the same way I hold an everyday writing utensil.

[@carolynworthington8996]

kiwi girl I’m left handed too, and tried to do calligraphy years ago with a left handed calligraphy fountain pen...and just couldn’t get it to work. I love the idea of using markers like this - will try again!

[@calistaabreu2842]

this helped me sooo so much : )

[@nicoleskey]

I love how this looks, I really wish I could control my hands💖

[@JaimeBedard]

Thanks nicoleskey, and I know you can get there! It just takes a lot of practice :)

[@theresehoney199]

Thank you for posting this video. I am struggling with the thick downstrokes: how hard are you pressing down with your Crayola marker? Does the tip get softened after a while? My downstrokes don't seem as thick as yours.

[@JaimeBedard]

Thanks for watching Therese! Yes, I press down pretty hard with my Crayola markers and try to rotate the marker so I'm not always pressing down on the same spot. I hope that helps!

[@theresehoney199]

Thank you!

[@aileenzafra6885]

You are so awesome. Brilliant! Thank you for making such helpful videos. 👍😊😉

[@JaimeBedard]

You are so sweet aileen!

[@kit7647]

What sketchbook is recommended so that the markers don't bleed through (much)?

[@journeywithluvhurts1252]

Kit Pinault I just 28 or 32 pound laser printer paper nothing really bleeds through unless you going over it multiply times

[@JaimeBedard]

I agree with Journey With LuvHurts! I practice a lot on regular printer paper too because it's cheap and easy to get.

[@alessandra9015]

Very helpful video!❤️

[@JaimeBedard]

Thanks Alessa!

[@myhappyspace4533]

Very helpful

[@Maddie9185]

Great tutorial.

[@JaimeBedard]

Thank you!

[@Maddie9185]

Jaime Bedard I will continue to practice but I have a long way to go and I hope not to get discouraged. Going from pressing hard to pressing lightly is my biggest difficulty.

[@craftingqueen7596]

Thank you!

[@halimapeterson2677]

I'm happy I found you

[@jasann100]

Thank you so much for this video ,,,!,,

[@crystaltemple1318]

Love the video! Thanks so much

[@winston2770]

Hi, I think you would be good at a flourished copperplate script. Check out Suzanne Cunningham on youtube. This hand is so beautiful and I think you would enjoy writing it. Have fun with Calligraphy!

[@nicasialopez5118]

Thanks so much

[@johannaaalto8869]

Thank you! ;)

[@nicasialopez5118]

Like the video and will practice to see if I can learn

[@wherearemyberrieskam4628]

Next time please make a video using the crayola super tips ☺️

[@MinersMadness411]

I know I'm late to the party. But great video!👌

[@jeangeorge3143]

Thanks for video

[@silvinalira9849]

5:24 damm it I already bought expensive and also bought crayola markers and still can’t do it 😂😭

[@kamaleshsingh7795]

Love you lots

[@diji5071]

Thanks a mil for this! :)

[@kashh02]

Sad that crayola markers are expensive at my place. But i bought it anyway. T_T

[@tinapreece17]

Exactly what i was looking for.

[@christinelawrence3585]

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[@kianaly1157]

This is so useful! However, it isn’t useful for someone so useless T_T It’s so bad! I don’t understand how you get the huge strokes immediately to a small one! I do release pressure but there’s no difference! Somebody help meee!

[@amandajimenez6019]

Kiana Ly try holding the marker at a different angle

[@haripriya8957]

And left handed so hard

[@TIMAFEY2]

You're going a bit too fast so I had to slow it down. Of course, you make it look easy but like my mamma always say, practice makes perfect...

[@danielashleybaker]

Great video for someone who knows how to do hand lettering... lol. She wasn’t want to show how to hold the marker at all, which is fine if you have any basics.

[@zapphirasophialeihmendoza7613]

I don't like tutorial... I'd like just calligraphy words😕

[@-Drowsy-]

i literally hate this, i cant get it, this was no help