Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 3 colors and GLASS INKSTONE Set, Japanese-style paintings, Japanese Traditional Calligraphy, Lettering and Drawing, Made in Japan, AK8/3VGA

【PERFECT SET for ART LOVERS】Kuretake "Saiboku Shimbi" is a colored ink stick with demonstrates the beautiful, vibrant colors used in traditional Japanese style paintings. 【VARIED EXPRESSIONS】"Saiboku Shikmbi" allows for blending and layering, enabling a wide range of artistic expressions depending on how the ink is applied and the brushwork used. Ideal for various styles, including Japanese-style paintings, ink wash painting, watercolor, and sumi-e(colored ink paintings). 【PIGMENT】Colorfast and making them an ideal medium for creating enduring works of art that can be appreciated for generations. 【VIVID COLORS】"Saimoku Shinbi" allows you to adjust and express a wide range of tones, from bright, transparent hues to calm and subdued shades, depending on your artwork. "【HOW TO USE】 ①Drop a coin-size droplet of water on the flat ""hill"" of the ink stone. ②With some pressure, 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 ④ Repeat steps 1-3 until you've created the preferred amount of ink." 【HOW TO STORE】 Each ink stick is separately wrapped with Japanese traditional paper called ‘washi’ and placed in beautiful paulownia boxes, which provides protection to preserve the life of the ink. After each use, be sure to remove moisture by gently wiping the ink stick with cloth or paper. It is easy to rinse and clean the ink. Please store ink stick in the paulownia box to preserve.