There, my first full page illuminated manuscript attempt! This was my first time working with craft gold leaf and gouache paint so many mistakes were made but it definitely has been a fun learning experience! Also, the poor initial state of my calligraphy is owed to the fact that I only too late discovered that this paper absorbs a little too well. Next time I’ll try to find something more suited specifically for calligraphy.

Could someone help? I'm seeing some people say there's no modern versions, I found one product but the maker passed and it's no longer available for purchase, others make their own with lead? It's so confusing!

Hi, are there any good resources/lists of where you can find digital archives of IM's?

Does anyone know of any websites where I could find repros of medieval scribe's tools? I've been trying my hand at illuminated manuscripts for a while now, and as a huge nerd of the period I'd love to try them with some historically accurate tools.

Hi. I'm approaching the end stages of creating a series of illuminated pages. I thought it would be nice to make it into an actual book, and perhaps do a few as gifts for family. The pages are painted on A3, in a mixture of HP watercolour paper and Fabriano Pergamenata, the painting is mainly done with watercolour or gouache. There are 12 pages altogether, with two remaining to be started, and one I'm hoping to finish today. There is no gilding on any of the pages (so not strictly illuminated at all, lol). My initial thought is to have the pages professionally scanned, and get them printed into a book by a photo album company, since cost is an issue this seems the most cost effective way. Obviously I'd print it on A4. Does anyone have a better idea or any suggestions about what other things I need to consider?

This is my first time using Pergamenata (230 gsm). Is this normal or did i do something incorrect (i’m extremely new to this sorry)

If i wanted to handwrite the entire bible, let’s say in Latin, how thick would it end up being? is there anyway to reduce its thickness without compromising on quality? For reference this is Codex Amiatinus.

if anyone could recommend me a cheaper (hopefully affordable) parchment/sheet of paper that is ideal for illumination, it would be greatly appreciated. I’m a broke college student.

Any resources like a course or classes, a good Youtube channel would be greatly appreciated! Thanks : )

I’m interested in creating text in the style of illuminate medieval manuscripts but because I live in South Africa and am working on a budget, I can’t really rely on historically accurate materials like gold leaf or vellum. To me, it’s more about looking like one of those manuscripts than perfectly recreating them. What would be the best modern art supply materials to use to recreate the art from illuminated manuscripts?