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By applying varying shades of watercolor to the pen before writing, one can achieve a gradient effect in the calligraphy, transitioning from one color to another within a single stroke.

Mixing gouache or acrylic ink with watercolor can create unique properties in the pigment, offering different levels of opacity and thickness for watercolor calligraphy.

Layering involves applying multiple layers of watercolor to achieve depth and variance in the color. Each layer must dry before the next is applied to prevent muddying.

A palette is used to mix watercolors and often includes wells to hold mixed colors. One can blend custom colors for calligraphy and control the saturation and consistency.

Masking fluid can be used to block out areas of the paper, making them resistant to watercolor. It allows calligraphers to preserve white spaces or create specific patterns.

This technique involves dipping a calligraphy pen directly into watercolor paint, which has been diluted with water. This allows calligraphers to create vivid, colorful strokes.

A water brush pen contains a reservoir that holds water, and a brush tip that simulates a paintbrush. It's filled with water and can be used with watercolor pans for more control.

A pointed pen is used for creating thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes in calligraphy. It consists of a metal nib which flexes with pressure to vary line width, and is often mounted on a pen holder.

Using high-quality, watercolor paper is critical, as it can handle the water and won't pill as much. The texture also affects the flow and finish of the calligraphy.