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WC211 – Small Traditional Japanese Watercolor Set
WC211 – Small Traditional Japanese Watercolor Set
The finest quality watercolors used by Japan’s watercolor and Sumi-e painters can be found in this set of twelve color fast colors in reusable rectangular plastic containers, stored in a decorative paper box. This is the same selection as WC215 (Traditional Japanese Watercolor 12 Color Set) in a more economical set, using smaller quantities with each color in a 1″ x 1 3/4” plastic dish.
Size: 3 1/2″ x 9/16″ x 8″
Weight: 5.6 oz
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WC215 – Traditional Japanese Watercolor 12 Color Set
12 color set of premium Japanese watercolors comprised of pigments used in traditional Sumi-e painting. Each paint is in a 2 1/4″ diameter pure white reusable porcelain dish. Colors offered in the WC215 set are also available as single colors in individual dishes. A smaller set of the same colors is also available (WC211, Small Traditional Japanese Watercolor Set).
Size: 13 1/8″ x 10″ x 15/16″
Weight: 3.35 lbs
WC216-60 – Silver Japanese Watercolor
WC216-60 – Silver Japanese Watercolor
This Silver Japanese watercolor is a rich, bold metallic that stands out vividly on art papers. Japanese watercolors are highly pigmented in order to work even on absorbent rice papers. The pigments are ground more finely than Western watercolors and have less binder, which makes them highly pigmented. They can be used along with Western watercolors to produce unique effects. Japanese watercolors dissolve very quickly in water and are very smooth and non-granulating. These lightfast colors come packaged individually in 2 ¼” reusable porcelain dishes. Because each dish carries a generous amount of color, these singles are extremely long-lasting.
Size: 3 5/32” x 3 5/32” x 7/8”
Weight: 3.5 oz
WC216-59 – Reddish Gold Japanese Watercolor
WC216-59 – Reddish Gold Japanese Watercolor
This Reddish Gold Japanese watercolor is a rich, warm metallic that stands out boldly on art papers. Japanese watercolors are highly pigmented in order to work even on absorbent rice papers. The pigments are ground more finely than Western watercolors and have less binder, which makes them highly pigmented. They can be used along with Western watercolors to produce unique effects. Japanese watercolors dissolve very quickly in water and are very smooth and non-granulating. These lightfast colors come packaged individually in 2 ¼” reusable porcelain dishes. Because each dish carries a generous amount of color, these singles are extremely long-lasting.
Size: 3 5/32” x 3 5/32” x 7/8”
Weight: 3.3 oz
WC216-58 – Pale Gold Japanese Watercolor
WC216-58 – Pale Gold Japanese Watercolor
This Pale Gold Japanese watercolor is a rich, bold metallic that stands out vividly on art papers. Japanese watercolors are highly pigmented in order to work even on absorbent rice papers. The pigments are ground more finely than Western watercolors and have less binder, which makes them highly pigmented. They can be used along with Western watercolors to produce unique effects. Japanese watercolors dissolve very quickly in water and are very smooth and non-granulating. These lightfast colors come packaged individually in 2 ¼” reusable porcelain dishes. Because each dish carries a generous amount of color, these singles are extremely long-lasting.
Size: 3 5/32” x 3 5/32” x 7/8”
Weight: 3.9 oz
TP235 – Combination Bamboo Pen and Brush
TP235 – Combination Bamboo Pen and Brush
This bamboo sketching pen has a brush attached to make it a powerful combination pen. One end is used for ink drawing and painting, the other for Sumi color or sketching. Each piece is made of a specially selected hard bamboo shaft and carefully carved by a master craftsman into a shape perfect for black-ink line drawing. The removable brush tip can be inserted into the handle for protection and storage. Designed to be used with liquid Sumi-ink.
Size: 7.75″ x 0.6″
Weight: 0.4 oz
S165 – Natural Suzuri Stone 5″ x 2 1/2”
S165 – Natural Suzuri Stone 5″ x 2 1/2”
Suzuri is a flat grinding stone used to make Sumi ink. It has a sloping indentation which forms a small well at one end. A Sumi ink stick is ground on the stone surface with plain water to product liquid ink.
Suzuri Stone Care and Usage
- To avoid unevenness, indentations, and grooves, grind the ink over the entire surface of the stone.
- Never leave the ink stick on the wet stone surface as it will adhere and damage the stone’s surface.
- Wash with water after each use, gently using your fingers.
Dimensions: 5” x 2 1/2”
Weight: 9.4 oz
S147 – Natural Suzuri Stone, 5 1/2” x 3”
S147 – Natural Suzuri Stone, 5 1/2” x 3”
Suzuri is a flat grinding stone used to make Sumi ink. It has a sloping indentation which forms a small well at one end. A Sumi ink stick is ground on the stone surface with plain water to product liquid ink.
Suzuri Stone Care and Usage
- To avoid unevenness, indentations, and grooves, grind the ink over the entire surface of the stone.
- Never leave the ink stick on the wet stone surface as it will adhere and damage the stone’s surface.
- Wash with water after each use, gently using your fingers.
Dimensions: 5 1/2” x 3”
Weight: 13.6 oz
SSB700 – Sumi Ink Stick
SSB700 – Artist Quality Ink Stick
For thousands of years, sumi ink sticks have been made by mixing soot with flue to form solid blocks. They are ground on a Suzuri stone with water to produce ink in the way of traditional Asian artisans. Sumi ink sticks are unsurpassed for producing the famous Five Colors, or shades of black, that form the basis of monochromatic Sumi painting. The subtlety of Sumi ink is evident in the variety of tones and values it produces.
Sumi Ink Stick Care
- Store out of direct sunlight, avoiding heat and moisture.
- Wash, clean and dry after each use to avoid mold growth.
- Use ink as soon as possible after making it for best results.
Dimensions: 1” x 3 1/8” x 9/16”
Weight: 0.9 oz
CS18 – Traditional Chinese Ink, Silver Black
CS18 – Traditional Chinese Ink, Silver Black
Silver Black is a dense black ink with silver powder suspension. The black outlines silver on rice paper; the effect is more subtle on other papers. Specifically made for Chinese art techniques, but suitable for all ink work, painting, drawing and calligraphy. Fade-resistant and water re-soluble. Chinese inks produce slightly cooler tones than Japanese inks. Convenient lid design with an easy pour cap allows for more control and fewer spills. Bottle contains 180 ml (approximately 6.1 oz) ink, and comes boxed.
Dimensions: 2 7/32” x 1 1/2” x 5 15/16”
Weight: 8.3 oz
Usage tips:
- For best use, shake well and vigorously before pouring the ink out of the bottle. You should hear the mixing balls shaking inside of the bottle; these disperse the metallic pigment throughout the ink.
- Use on absorbent washi (rice papers) for strongest metallic effect.
CG18 – Traditional Chinese Ink, Golden Black
CG18 – Traditional Chinese Ink, Golden Black
CG18 is a dense black ink with golden powder suspension. The black outlines gold on rice paper; the effect is more subtle
on sized papers. Specifically made for Chinese art techniques, but suitable for all ink work, painting, drawing and calligraphy. Fade-resistant and water re-soluble. Chinese inks produce slightly cooler tones than Japanese inks. Convenient lid design with an easy pour cap allows for more control and fewer spills. Bottle contains 180 ml (approximately 6.1 oz) ink, and comes boxed.
Dimensions: 2 7/32” x 1 1/2” x 5 15/16”
Weight: 8.2 oz
Usage tips:
- For best use, shake well and vigorously before pouring the ink out of the bottle. You should hear the mixing balls shaking inside of the bottle; these disperse the metallic pigment throughout the ink.
- Use on absorbent washi (rice papers) for strongest metallic effect.
CY18 – Traditional Chinese Ink, Black
CY18 – Traditional Chinese Ink, Black
CY18 is a dense black ink formulated to create tones in varying shades of gray with the addition of water, making it perfect for delicate washes. It has a less water-resistant formula than CM18. Specifically made for Chinese art techniques, but suitable for all ink work, painting, drawing and calligraphy. Fade-resistant and water re-soluble. Chinese inks produce slightly cooler tones than Japanese inks. Bottle contains 180 ml (approximately 6.1 oz) ink. Comes boxed.
Mixes with Chinese watercolors for interesting effects. Convenient lid design with an easy pour cap allows for more control and fewer spills.
The unique adhesive formulation of these inks allows for increased stability but they will reconstitute in water. When these inks dry on absorbent papers, they can be wet mounted (i.e. water-based adhesive is used to bond the artwork to the mounting surface without bleeding or smearing).
Because this is a pigment ink, not a dye ink, it should not be used in refillable pens. These inks are not acrylic inks nor are there any acrylic properties or ingredients in them.
Conforms to ASTM D-4236.
Dimensions: 2 7/32” x 1 1/2” x 5 15/16”
Weight: 8.1 oz