How To: Wedding Seating Chart on a Mirror

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How To: Wedding Seating Chart on a Mirror | The Happy Ever Crafter

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In today's video, you'll learn how I scale and set up mirrors for wedding seating charts. I'll teach you how I make sure everything fits, what tools I use to make the calligraphy stay, and how to clean the mirror off when you're done.
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@nataliestocks2923 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much! As a certified K-12 Art teacher, and 30 year calligrapher, may I say, you lady...YOU are an excellent teacher AND gifted calligrapher! I TRULY appreciate your tutorial. My son is getting married in the Fall and his bride-to-be fortunately loves calligraphy. So many labors of hand-lettered love are in my immediate future. Working with white is a new experience for me....did not think to try chalk as guidelines on the mirror. Thanks to you problem solved! Letter on...letter power!!!

@honey87west 5 жыл бұрын

This such a valuable tutorial. Thank you sooo much for being so generous as to share it; I can imagine anyone else would jealously guard their technique. You're an angel.

@DaPudster 6 жыл бұрын

WOW! That's fantastic. I was SO surprised when you could wipe away the guidelines and leave the rest there. Your work is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

@nataliehenderson9075 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Becca, I love to watch the work you do for clients and see your tips and tricks and actually just the logic and flow from start to finish. Thank you!!!

@marinamarzec7238 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used your instructions for my daughter's wedding and the seating chart turned out fantastic!

@sandyba2418 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial!

@susieanderson1919 4 жыл бұрын

I love love love your teaching technique...... very thorough and precise . Thank you, you are wonderful.

@billiemobley6424 Жыл бұрын

That is beautiful!

@hiheyhello 6 жыл бұрын

This was SO helpful!!! Thank you for being so open with your tools and process. Can't wait to watch all of your other videos!

@crystalannbeaver8475 2 жыл бұрын

This was insanely helpful! I am a budget bride & can’t afford all the vinyl decals from a circuit machine. Thank you so much!!

@kathrynkemp1101 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, one of the most beautiful wedding items I've seen 😍. I definitely think my heart would be in my mouth when I rubbed the chalk off though 😂

@marybarnett201 3 жыл бұрын

So incredibly helpful!!! Thank you very much -- luv your demonstrations and the friendly, warm style in which you deliver them!!

@carolinaaleixo3412 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Becca! I've been always curious about writing on mirrors and you made it look so easy!!

@debbieferri1838 5 жыл бұрын

This is awesome and so beautiful! I’m new to handlettering and calligraphy and am planning on doing bridal hangers, champagne flutes, welcome sign and now maybe, the seating chart for my daughter’s wedding in September!! Great instructional video!

@preetinderkaur2820 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome!!! Thank you for your all that you share here!

@anonymoussourcesofficial5375 6 жыл бұрын

_Excellent, I always wondered how these were made, you are very talented. Thanks for sharing the video!_

@TracieClaiborne 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I've been watching your IG with you doing this and couldn't figure out what you were using that would wipe away! I just painted my back french door and have paint I was scraping and it was a nightmare. I'm going to try that acetone and see if it works so you probably just saved me a few hours of work! Your lettering is so gorgeous. I'm so happy to find you on KZfaq!

@carolynvanlier 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU Becca!!! As usual so clear and helpful. Really appreciate this as I am trying my hand at a mirrored seating chart for my friend's wedding in November! :) :) :)

@SueSterling 3 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing this project. I never would have thought of printing on a mirror. However, I didn't understand what your goal was when the video began. Perhaps in the future you could explain more thoroughly that the bride/client was having you print the list directly onto the mirror. It would have saved three minutes of confusion for me. Thanks for all the creative ideas you share with us.

@cecilenguyen8511 6 жыл бұрын

I’m TERRIBLE at math too!! So your tip on using Illustrator to help format is honestly the best tip ever. Would help me save time. Do you have any tips on when you need to centre names? Thanks for a great video Becca!

@TheHappyEverCrafter 6 жыл бұрын

To center names, other than telling you practice makes perfect, I just suggest always drawing a center line in chalk marker down the column you're trying to center things on! You'll get a feel for how big your letters are and you'll be able to generally eyeball what the center of a name would be based on how long it is!

@bridalope8077 6 жыл бұрын

Our brides will love this. :)

@kathryntrojanstelmaszynski6540 6 жыл бұрын

Becca - this video was soooooo helpful, especially for beginner beginners - lettering on mirrors seems so daunting, but this made it better :) thank you!

@sidoniachavez1076 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I love your videos and learn A ton. 🙏🏼💐💐💐

@KimberleyNguyen26 6 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video! You make it look so easy. Will be using your video for guidance when I create my seating chart.

@denisefilippini7386 4 жыл бұрын

I'm enamored at your talent.

@reneewri1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very informative!

@caitlinfeere4780 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing!

@sharonaerneckeaitchison4500 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant techniques!

@bettehedden3016 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing. very informative!

@christinajarosinski2064 5 жыл бұрын

You are super helpful! A lifesaver!

@tawfiklibya216 6 жыл бұрын

Best regards from Libya. I do Arabic calligraphy and wish to do it in English too.

@faithwoodward9120 6 жыл бұрын

This is INCREDIBLY helpful! Thank you so much!

@rantejrantej 5 жыл бұрын

Simple beautiful and awesome.

@BunBunMama 5 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. Great Job!!! Thanks for sharing.

@abiglover1 6 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled across your account and so happy I did!! So helpful thank you

@keishathornton2060 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice job!! wondered how they worked.

@donnamercer7037 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing! I loved this video, would love to see more like this. You are very talented!

@judylee3589 4 жыл бұрын

Simply Amazing!!!

@sheylamartinez7927 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo very much. You are a doll!🌸

@ea8708 5 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful ☺️ could you also do a quick video on your organization methods.

@ingridbraga8721 5 жыл бұрын

How long in advance do you recommend making a seating chart using that method? How long does the writing remain nicely on the glass if you don't clean it out?

@TheStreamdancing 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@maissouflaii 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@jamiespangler846 3 жыл бұрын

I use regular rubbing alcohol for removing it. Works like a champ!

@cathykee4397 11 ай бұрын

First things first…grab a ☕️ 😀🎨🖌️

@kristentivinan4481 6 жыл бұрын

Love this!!! Thanks for the tips with the products you used

@clairepozil8643 5 жыл бұрын

loved this video! thank you!

@goose7574 5 жыл бұрын

You are so talented!!! Uhhhhmazing work!

@Earthangel171 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice but how u transferred the writing or do you write it that neat on mirror

@drawwithshagun7949 3 жыл бұрын

Thnk you so much for using the brand cause I'm the creator of that brand :)

@cheeling794 6 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge for those seating charts?

@niharikakoul1852 4 жыл бұрын

Really liked the video !! Is there any chance of scraping off the writing from mirror by using finger nails ?? Like some paints come off if we use our finger nails to scrape it off ?? Hope you understand my question.

@rosasanchez55 5 жыл бұрын

That was awesome !!

@willett1971 2 ай бұрын

Hello what kind of paper do you use and are writing the info free hand .

@latanjajones8692 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks so much for sharing!

@lucy5800 6 жыл бұрын

What if you don’t have good handwriting?

@3rdofmae 2 жыл бұрын

Affinity designer is a nice and budget friendly alternative to illustrator for those who are interested

@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@fludrbywest3886 6 жыл бұрын

Great love it, and I do like using a one side razor blade for cleaning glass . The chemicals really bother me☺️

@jessicaglover5562 4 жыл бұрын

For any acrylic sign... Would you use a chalk pen or still use the sharpie oil paint pens?

@unknown_i.m 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@danas3818 Жыл бұрын

so, the bistro chalk marker is what you use for the lines?

@ngharib13 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Becca for sharing your process, it was SUPER helpful, you're a gem!! I do have a question: I have acrylic paint pens, would they work the same way as oil based paint pens on mirrors & glass? Thanks in advance!

@danas3818 Жыл бұрын

are you using a caligraphy tip white pen?

@nadineburton9086 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive! I would like to do my own wedding chart but lack such skills and time. What is the cost of something like that? Do I return the mirror after the wedding?

@deedeescarberry5981 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for sharing this!! I have not found much information on how to go about this and was at a loss. I really appreciate it! Also, how do you price these?

@loveparmar1284 6 жыл бұрын

thank you mam! you are awesome!!

@maia4t 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much this was very helpful

@ZinniaBookwala 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have a question. Can we use the chalk markers as a calligraphy guide too to get the shapes right..and write over it with Sharpies?? Would it erase from.under like the guidelines?

@artsbyElle 4 жыл бұрын

Question for you is we don’t want to purchase adobe illustrator do you recommend another site or app?

@srhill5557 4 жыл бұрын

What fonts did you use? This is gorgeous!

@gailalli8086 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@BlairJanis2020 4 жыл бұрын

I built the chart in Ai like you did above (so helpful!), but I have to print from a computer that doesn't have Ai. Is there a way to print it accurately? As a pdf or png it seems to just want to print one page. Any ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated!

@kimfancygirljenkins9634 6 жыл бұрын

Great work! Now how would we go by getting this done by you?

@nizhamonae 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Becca! I purchased Adobe Illustrator and of course they have thousands of fonts, what is the name of the font you use? And do you size the font based on the size of the mirror? Thanks!

@barbaratabaka4556 6 жыл бұрын

Hi there, first of all thank you have been struggling with this for a while. Which Adobe Illustrator do you use there are many and don’t want to buy the wrong one?

@kimmieyun 4 жыл бұрын

Can we use water based sharpie paint pens for this? Thank you!!

@SandyMergui 4 жыл бұрын

I always wondered how they did it. Thanks. Do you do this as a hobby, side job or full time?

@TheHappyEverCrafter 4 жыл бұрын

Full-time calligrapher and teacher!

@alr4485 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! thank you!! Do you mind sharing what program do you use to write the lists with columns? Do you then just paste the names in illustrator? Also what cursive font do you use? Sorry ....am new to all this.

@barbmoffitt8428 6 жыл бұрын

Becca - what font size is reasonable (I'm working in adobe Illustrator too)... I have 1 head table and 10 other tables... the mirror is 33"X20" (ish)

@donnahargett9963 5 жыл бұрын

thanks - very helpful !!

@lisehensel89 2 жыл бұрын

What font is closest you to your style do you think?

@thelmaarias7503 6 жыл бұрын

❤️ the video! Aloha from Hawaii! Where do you buy those oil-based Sharpies and the chalk pencil (that you just wiped off)? Now if you were only left-handed. Lol! Mahalo for sharing!!

@angelbernal8761 5 жыл бұрын

Where were these mirrors from?

@kayteenacey3232 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the font name for the caligary please???

@IamJocie 2 жыл бұрын

Please, what is the font you're using in ai called?

@Chordyn 4 жыл бұрын

What font is that called

@sandeepchuhan8416 6 жыл бұрын

My name imtiyaz from india i wanna ask anithing 1 by wich pen u write on glass this pen ink is parmanent or not iwanna know about this pen parmanent plz help me about this

@sandeepchuhan8416 6 жыл бұрын

What to do for parmanent it