Kuretake Natural INK STONE SEIRAN for calligraphy Ink Stick, Palette, Indian ink, Lettering Art, Japanese Traditional Calligraphy and Painting, Professional quality
[Natural Ink Stone] High quality black ink stone which has fine irregularities and moderate hardness. It is easy to polish and is designed for use when grinding down black ink sticks. This ink stone is made of natural stone and so the surface does not wear away easily. The size is 7.6×2.1×13.5(cm), 15oz and easy to use.
[Easy to use] We recommend this ink stone for both children and adults, beginners and experienced artists. This is an excellent entry level stone that is easy to use and has great durability, and thus good value. If anyone is interested in trying to grind ink by hand, this is a nice stone to use to test out the process.
[How to use] 1. Drop a coin-size droplet of water on the flat “”hill”” of the ink stone 2. With 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.
[Beautiful Packaging] The ink stone is packed in blue paper box. Perfect for gift-giving.
[After use] After each use, be sure to remove any remaining moisture by gently wiping the ink stone using a cloth or paper and then rinse with water.
