Hand Lettering on transparencies: Words on Wings

What is "words on wings"? I love having floating frames and wanted to create hand lettering pieces that showcase their transparent beauty.

See how the words cast a shadow in the light, making the flourishing do extra duty! You get two for the price of one!

Want to create your own? 'Joyn' me in the steps below!

1. First, take a plastic sheet and cut it to size to be able fit the frame of your choice. I used some OHP transparency sheets.

2. Take a piece of paper to do a draft. I did a draft on paper first, in pencil, to see if I like it.

For the "Music" piece, I did measurements on paper first so that the 5 lines could fit and could be as symmetrical as possible.

3. Once I am happy with how it looks on paper, I place the transparency piece on TOP of paper and trace out the lettering on the transparency. I did this with the "Music" piece as there is only one colour I am using (metallic black).

With the "Jessica" piece, however, I did the lettering on paper first on TOP of the pencil marking as there are a few colours I wanted to use (rather than just one like in the "Music" piece) and I was curious to see how it looked like first on paper before transferring the design on the transparency.

4. After lettering with the right brush pen for transparencies, summon your patience. While they say a watched pot never boils, the same goes for ink and how it won't dry while you watch it. So go boil (but don't watch the kettle!) some water and have a nice cup of tea while you are waiting.

5. Once the ink dries, put the your transparent calligraphy piece in between the acrylic or glass panes of your chosen frame. Or give it a funky background piece!

 But make sure the ink is totally dry as it might smudge otherwise.

Voila! Words on wings!

What other surfaces have you tried doing brush lettering on?