Every foundation student receives a laminated glossary card sized to slip inside a standard A5 notebook cover. It survives coffee spills better than loose handouts and stays visible during evening review.

What belongs on the card

We limit the first edition to eight patterns: hammer, inverted hammer, shooting star, hanging man, standard doji, long-legged doji, bullish engulfing, and bearish engulfing. Each entry gets three lines — sketch, name in English and Thai, one-sentence context note. Omit lengthy definitions; the card is a trigger, not a textbook.

Layout that works at arm's length

Two columns, four rows. Sketches are hand-drawn black lines with a single copper highlight on the wick emphasised in instruction. Font size no smaller than 8pt when printed. Leave a blank margin strip on the right for your own tick marks — students often note which patterns they confuse most.

Updating after the clinic

Graduates of the two-candle session add a second card rather than overcrowding the first. Harami and piercing lines deserve their own column with a mini trend arrow showing required prior direction. Clip both cards back-to-back if your notebook pocket is tight.

Materials we use at the studio

250 gsm cardstock, matte laminate pouch, trimmed with a guillotine for clean edges. Total cost per card is under THB 15 at local print shops — worthwhile if you run a study group and want identical references.

If you prefer to start from our template, mention it when you enquire about a workshop and we will note it for your session pack.