Kuretake "Saiboku Shimbi" is a colored ink stick which demonstrates the beautiful, brilliant colors used in traditional Japanese style paintings.
You can easily control ink density or blend colors using these sticks. You can also use these to create different techniques such as bleeding and blurring.
With the high-pigment percentage, this watercolor ink stick performs well against lightfast durability.
Perfect for professional artists to use when making artwork to be enjoyed for years.
HOW TO USE:
1.Drop a coin-size droplet of water on the flat "hill" of the ink stone.
2.Grind the ink stick into the water in a circular motion.
3.When the ink becomes your preferred consistency, guide the ink towards the ink "pool" of the ink stone.
Repeat steps 1-3 until you've created the preferred amount of ink.
4.After use, be sure to remove moisture by wiping the ink stick using a cloth or paper. Store ink stick in the wooden box to preserve.
