Materials for beginners

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There are too many materials to choose from around the world. Here are Junko's favourite & authentic picks for beginners to start Japanese ink art.

Starter kit AU$65 + postage

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1 x brush for both Shodo and Sumie - 35mm x 8mm, weasel & horse hair mixed, handmade by Ikkyuen brand Japan

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1 x fine brush for poem style calligraphy, details and signature - 19mm x 2.8mm, weasel hair, handmade by Ikkyuen brand Japan

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1 x ink stick - grind on an ink stone with some water - 93mm x 20mm x 10mm

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1 x ink stone - 133mm x 74mm x 19mm

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50 sheets x rice papers - 334mm x 242mm

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15 x models - calligraphy (8) & paintings (7)

Brush AU$25

Fine brush AU$15

Ink stone + Ink stick AU$25

Stamp stone 13mm x 13mm AU$15

Stamp stone 16mm x 16mm AU$18

Red wax AU$10

60 sheets x rice papers AU$5

machine made (50) & hand made (10)

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*** If you attend Summer Art Experience 2020 in Canberra ***

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Please make sure you have:

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Felt mat (larger than 45cm x 50cm is ideal) 

Kitchen towel

Water container

White plate or white tile

Paper weight

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- Starter kit $65 

- Stamp stone 13mm square $15 or 16mm square $18

- Traditional red wax $10 (option) 

- Paper pack $5 (60 sheets) - 3 packs recommended for the course

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+ postage