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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
NS2R – Sumi-E Instruction Book
NS2 – Sumi-E Instruction Book
A classic instruction book that gives the reader a basic understanding of the materials and techniques used in sumi-e painting. Perfect to display alongside sumi-e products. 24 pages. Fully illustrated.
Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″
Weight: 4 oz