Shop materials
There are so many materials to choose from around the world. Here are Junko's picks, good quality yet reasonable for beginners to start Japanese ink art.
Starter kit
AU$88 + postage ($15 within Australia)
Brush for both Shodo and Sumi-e - 35mm x 8mm, weasel & horse hair mixed, handmade by Ikkyuen in Japan
Fine brush for details and signature - 19mm x 2.8mm, weasel hair, handmade by Ikkyuen in Japan
Ink stick - grind on an ink stone with some water, handmade by Kobaien in Japan - 90mm x 20mm x 10mm
Ink stone - 133mm x 74mm x 19mm
40 sheets paper - Gasen Raicho (20) Hanshi (20)- 330mm x 240mm
Felt mat - 450mm x 550mm
15 models - calligraphy (6) & painting (9)
Fine Brush 19mm x 2.8mm, weasel hair, handmade by Ikkyuen in Japan AU$18
Brush (Medium size) 35mm x 8mm, weasel & horse hair mixed, handmade by Ikkyuen in Japan AU$28
Large brush 50mm x 12mm, goat & horse hair mixed, handmade by Ikkuen in Japan AU$38
Hake brush for painting wide area, 59mm x 37mm, goat hair, handmade by Ikkyuen in Japan $24
Ink stick in box, handmade by Kobaien in Japan AU$15
Ink stone A$18
1 Gasen paper thick 35cm x 27cm, 15 sheets AU$10
2 Gasen paper (Raichō) 33cm x 24cm, 20 sheets AU$5
3 Gasen paper (Sachi) 33cm x 24cm, 20 sheets AU$5
4 Hanshi paper 33cm x 24cm, 30 sheets AU$5
Models AU$5
Calligraphy (8) & Painting (9)
Felt mat 45cm x 55cm AU$5
Place under the sheet of rice paper when you paint to protect your table from stains and keep some air under your artwork to help the ink runs evenly.
Stamp stone 12mm x 12mm AU$15
Stamp stone 15mm x 15mm AU$18
Stamp stone 18mm x 18mm AU$20
Red wax AU$10
Design & Carving AU$100
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