Getting started with Suminagashi supplies

[@hellostudiom]

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[@YasutomoArtOrigami]

This was wonderful!! Thank you for sharing and bringing the art of suminagashi to the public ☺️

[@hellostudiom]

Thank you so much for watching! I am glad you enjoyed it. ☺️

[@ThatKpopGuitarist]

What a helpful and BEAUTIFUL guide. Thank you for posting this. :)

[@hellostudiom]

thank you! 💖

[@ingeturns]

Thank you for kindly sharing. This looks like so much fun. ❤

[@hellostudiom]

It is really fun! 💖

[@Judy122550]

where do I buy the supplies in the states? This art is beautiful

[@hellostudiom]

Thank you so much, Judy! You can order them directly from yasutomo.com or Blick Art Materials - my favorite places to order supplies.

[@brunaondinacs]

can I use nankin instead of sumi for same results?

[@hellostudiom]

I haven't personally used nankin ink before but if you have it, definitely give it a try. Try using it in a small bowl first to see if it will float on water. If it does, you should be good to go!

[@inffspringg6237]

Thanks you so much for sharing what you know!!! i really like your stuff

[@hellostudiom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you stopping by to watch. I am always happy to share what I have learned. 🤗

[@Mattyyyslice]

Hi thanks for your video! After printing my design, the ink tends to bleed a little bit when I lift the paper. Any tips to reduce this?

[@hellostudiom]

Hi Matt, thank you so much for watching. 😊Several factors contribute to ink bleeding (ink, paper, technique, etc). Before troubleshooting your materials, try holding your brush in the water for less time. This will prevent too much leftover ink on the water's surface when you make a print. As you place the paper in the water, gently submerge the entire sheet of paper so you can get rid of additional ink on the surface. It took me quite a while to get my technique right to prevent so much ink from bleeding, and it still happens from time to time. 😅 I have to remember to be patient and use less ink than I think I need. I hope that helps! Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram if you have more questions or want some feedback: instagram.com/mekeyahm/

[@yoga_iaini]

Hi, thanks for sharing your process, material and technique! Really beautiful suminagashi artworks. May I ask you if you have tried on watercolor paper? I bought a black sumi-e ink and tried in Canson Watercolor 300g paper, which I really like in texture and thickness (I saw that a danish artist uses a similar watercolor paper and it works for him (not sure what type of ink he uses, he says that an indian ink)), but I am not able to get the black tone that I expected, it seems that the paper doesn't absorb the ink properly and I am just able to get a greyish tone. Any thoughts?

[@hellostudiom]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 I haven't tried watercolor paper but when I first started I used cheap printer paper. 😅 Try using a bit more ink on your brush and hold it on the surface of the water for just a little bit longer to see if that helps. It's really just trial and error. If you're still having issues try a different paper (search for "unsized" or something made for printmaking). I hope that helps!

[@yoga_iaini]

Hi @@hellostudiom ! Thanks for the answer :-) I've tried it on rice paper and the difference is remarkable, I'm now able to get the black tones that I expected. For sure, there are many variables at play, so trial and error is required in the process... (I've tried also passing absorbent paper over the surface of the water, just in case this modifies the surface tension of water or whatever...). Maybe the danish artist that I mentioned treats the watercolor paper with alum mordant... Hope to see more of your works, love all the care in details 💙

[@hellostudiom]

@@yoga_iaini yay! I'm so glad you found paper that works. Expect something new coming soon!! ☺

[@jadwiga.s]

I also have a problem with the ink staying on. I read the advice in the previous comment and unfortunately it didn't give much. The ink stays about 30 seconds on the surface and then falls off. In another video I saw that they use kodak-flo. What do you think about it?

[@hellostudiom]

I haven't tried kodak-flo because it was quite expensive and hard to get my hands on when I first started. But many people use it and have found it to be helpful. I use traditional yasutomo sumi ink and cool tap water or distilled water (when I have it). There are a few things you could try before spending your money: 1. use less ink 2. dip the brush very lightly on the surface of the water (don't go too deep) 3. use a piece of paper to skim the water before you start

[@godblessyou7376]

Could you please provide links in the description box to sources for the supplies you recommend?

[@hellostudiom]

I just linked the brushes, ink, and paper. I hope that helps! Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with. 😊

[@itsybitsylunatic3913]

Thank you for sharing ❤ i really wanna try this in fabric. Will the supplies be different? And what kind of fabric should i use?

[@hellostudiom]

Hi Fiona, I am so glad you found it useful. I am also thinking about experimenting with fabric for the first time soon. The supplies will remain the same, but I have been reading that mordanting fabric is an important first step. Linh My Truong has some tips for this process on their site: linhcreates.art/resources/

[@Lenathecurlygirl]

everything on note. When I get all, I'll do it. :D Thanks

[@hellostudiom]

Yay! I hope you'll get a chance to try it yourself. 🤗

[@lorettalorimer4512]

My sumi ink keeps sinking what can I do

[@hellostudiom]

Hi Loretta! So annoying when that happens. It could be one of two things: 1) your water is too hard or maybe has some metal in it, so you could try distilled or bottled water, which should help. I have to do this where I live. 2) you may be using a little too much ink. A little goes a long way, so start with just a bit, and you can squeeze out any excess. I find it helps to test my water and ink in a small bowl or cup before adding it to a larger tray. I hope that helps!