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  "description": "In-depth demonstration of 3D lettering and shadowing effects with Bold Statements’ Pieter Snijders.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-18T13:00:01.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Shaded Letters book",
    "Pieter Snijders",
    "BLAG Demo",
    "BLAG 09",
    "Shaded Letters & Other Vintage Lettering Effects",
    "the BLAG Shop",
    "Buy the Book",
    "this page at bl.ag online",
    "Erwin Indrawan’s guide",
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  "textContent": "To celebrate the publication of the revised and updated Shaded Letters book by Pieter Snijders, here is the recording from his 2023 BLAG Demo. In it, he shows how he achieves some of his lettering effects. (Also look out for another tutorial coming from Pieter in BLAG 09, shipping soon.)\n\nShaded Letters & Other Vintage Lettering Effects is an essential guide to over 30 shaded lettering effects. It clarifies the terminology used to describe the effects, shows how they are deployed, and will be a well-used ready reference for anyone interested in adding volume and impact to their lettering.\n\nThe revised and updated second edition is available now from the BLAG Shop.\n\n\n                            Buy the Book\n                        \n\n## 3D Lettering & Shadows with Bold Statements\n\nThis BLAG Demo was originally delivered on 8 July 2023. For more recordings from BLAG events and demonstrations, visit this page at bl.ag online, and for more shading knowledge, check out Erwin Indrawan’s guide.\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "BLAG Demo: 3D Lettering & Shadows with Bold Statements",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-18T13:00:20.884Z"
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