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I've had a couple people ask about the materials and process that I go through in the course of doing a wedding, so I just wanted to divulge a few details here! I mix most of my inks from a type of paint called gouache; that way I can create extremely custom shades, and gouache works really well with most types of stock or paper, without bleeding. I typically mix the potions in shot glasses that I pick up in antique stores. I use a split-tipped, pointed metal nib, that I dip into the ink every couple words or so- a really old fashioned way of writing that is so completely charming.

I store my tubes of ink in this cheery old cigar box, so that when I am feeling unmotivated to get started on a big project, it brightens up my initial preparation routine.

The next part of the process involves popping in a favorite movie or documentary or putting on some great music, and just going down the address list, doing envelope after envelope, lining them up to dry for about fifteen minutes before I stack them. In between each envelope, I usually stir the gouache, wipe off the nib, and then take out the lined template from the envelope, and place it into the next envelope to be addressed. It is definitely a painstaking and tedious process, but one that is so rewarding.

After the job is completely done, I alphebetize the envelopes, tie them up with ribbon, and pack them up and usually take them to the post office, as the majority of my clients are in other cities or countries.

I feel so blessed to have a job I love doing so much. I truly feel it is a beautiful process, and always feel sentimental about being a part of the wedding preparation that first notifies guests of an upcoming union. And to be able to do it in my pajamas and with a cup of tea on days where I just don't feel like getting dressed! So ideal, yes?