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

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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 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@MrsRemi 3 года назад

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

@corriemcginnis4400 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@jekalambert9412 3 года назад

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.

@nicoladavies8878 2 года назад

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

@Pebblesmas 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

@@nicoladavies8878 what an amazing idea!!! Thx!!

@justagirlintn1 3 года назад

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!!

@FiveEighteenBlog 3 года назад

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

@rubyhaze1 10 месяцев назад

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

@madebylora 3 года назад

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!

@shalinib9670 3 года назад

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

@afifashahzad2069 3 года назад

I'm with you😁😆

@Daisie7127 4 месяца назад

Nop me too!

@loriannferraioli2698 3 года назад

Obsessed. Was just thinking of buying one. Thanks.

@mahreenailyas3358 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

I'm glad it helps! Thanks for watching!

@sandramelanija1939 3 года назад

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

@hiroumi6812 3 года назад

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

@mariannacassir1858 3 года назад

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

@naomihall3353 10 месяцев назад

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.

@airaleigh2138 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Oh thank you! Thanks for being here!

@BritneyStLouis 3 года назад

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

@tonieltavares2998 3 года назад

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

@manaral-sayed6136 2 года назад

Love this video. Thank you!

@LetteringArtbyDinda_ 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@LetteringArtbyDinda_ 3 года назад

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

@melcolleone2948 3 года назад

They are so beautiful 😍

@chanel113 2 года назад

I looove the gold ink on the faux calligraphy woeksheets

@adriac21 3 года назад

I love glass pens they are so amazing

@RATTE1606 Год назад

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. :)

@mehvishahem8097 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@Pebblesmas 2 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 2 года назад

I’m so glad this helped!!

@vintagegirl31 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@artspacebyradhika4064 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Thank you for being here and saying that!

@artspacebyradhika4064 3 года назад

I purchased the Amazon one it's amazing 🙃

@sasmitabehera7913 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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 Год назад

@@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 7 месяцев назад

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

@thewaraich007 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Aww thank you for watching!

@thewaraich007 3 года назад

:) 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

@GoddesSilverRose 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@PeserphoneRose 9 месяцев назад

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

@nicole6323 2 года назад

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

@giselsstyle15 2 года назад

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!

@survivalkingdombois3098 2 года назад

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

@DwarfDragonwulf 2 года назад

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.

@nicoleyahc 3 года назад

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?

@mistymist8830 3 года назад

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

@diyasoni3450 3 года назад

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

@chanel113 2 года назад

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

@sarikasoni8381 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@meonjeo 2 года назад

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

@Sheebs981 4 месяца назад

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. 🥰❣️ 🥰❣️

@timh7246 Год назад

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. ;-)

@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@shravani.a 3 года назад

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

@rindrr Год назад

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

@hollydawsonjames1999 Год назад

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

@pelocum_studying 3 года назад

that's what i was looking for, really. your video quality is perfect but the sound is a little swishy, i mean as a constructive feedback. thank you so much :) .

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

I think with this video I was experimenting with a new microphone. I'm hoping it will get better as I'm still learning!

@wanderingcreativity 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@user-sd2qp9hk5k 3 года назад

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

@Poisonsoul0298 2 дня назад

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

@brandispacek6102 Год назад

Can you use them with pencil ink

@SevenDeMagnus 2 года назад

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

@dianamgdata 2 года назад

Can someone recommend me which ink should I get?

@jamesaritchie1 2 года назад

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.

@mpetersen2586 5 месяцев назад

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

@stevensmith6271 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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!

@naamahdarling 2 года назад

Please enable closed captions, even the automatic kind.

@staceycoates1418 8 месяцев назад

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.

@ehpeachylove Месяц назад

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 25 дней назад

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

@addisonminsch3706 3 года назад

Which smooth black paper do you recommend for calligraphy?

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@susanmartin3762 Год назад

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.

@palaceofpolish8617 9 месяцев назад

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

@brandispacek6102 Год назад

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

@EnsignInsights Год назад

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

@ml10102 2 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 2 года назад

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

@markylabbao9483 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@micacarae9710 3 года назад

I came here bc I really want one lol

@debbierinier2704 Год назад

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

@gaheoncalligraphy 3 года назад

Sooo Nice🤍

@macabredisguise4852 3 года назад

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. 3 года назад

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

@jagdishsakhrani1193 3 года назад

Hello

@davidnieve6444 3 года назад

Is Indian Ink ok to use?

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@davidnieve6444 3 года назад

@@EnsignInsights Thank you!

@lynpharr 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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

@lynpharr 3 года назад

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

@ziggy274 3 года назад

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

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

Ooh nice!

@yaeledmonds5158 3 года назад

Caron markers?

@EnsignInsights 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Here’s the link! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ruCk9XHUNK0.html

@yaeledmonds5158 3 года назад

@@EnsignInsights thank you!

@yaeledmonds5158 3 года назад

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

@veerodriguez1751 Год назад

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

@EnsignInsights Год назад

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

@jacilyndough6879 2 года назад

Take a shot every time she says "hand blown"

@FionaGlennanne Год назад

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.

@jekalambert9412 3 года назад

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.