Grinding Sumi Ink

[@xandr13]

If only he had mastered the art of focusing too.

[@akureimarti]

You're supposed to grind a little and slowly drip water onto the ink so that you can make a viscous liquid and not waste a ton of ink..

[@spikebaltar5071]

Calligraphy needs a lot of ink.

[@Oceana57]

A meditative process. Though I found the grinding fast, you have the freedom to do what fits your state of mind.

[@goldensloth7]

The thing I love most about grinding it is the meditative quality and the incensey smell. But it's also worth it for the intensely black ink. I live in Canada, and there is an Asian store were everything is $2. They sell inkstones, brushes, paper, ink, the felt to put under the paper, the little weight to keep it still! Everything $2! The stores are called Daiso or Yokoyaya. It might just be cause there are so many Asians in my city though. You can also find these things in Chinatown here.

[@mslandofthecheese]

I have ASMR so this video was just lovely. Thank you for posting it!!

[@happytan611]

This video gave me ASMR *-*

[@shutupack5389]

+Happy Tan same

[@thepsychomangaartist]

Thanks for the very instructional video. I am a self-teaching beginner in Sumi and I had my doubts as into the way I grind the ink stick. Again, thanks

[@330thcube]

Yay

[@viorelagocs]

Love that old clock in the background...

[@laoister1]

awesome i want to learn more about ink wash painting and this certainly has helped ...

[@Caseyshannon]

This was very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@notyou6674]

what are these chemicals and preservatives in bottle ink? what are they preserving exactly? ground soot? why would that be in bottle ink and not in the ink sticks that you grind on the stone?

[@normanreviewsgames698]

I'm a little late I know, but mold can grow in ink. It has happened to me.

[@1226dragon]

can the grinding stone be used for tattoo ink ??

[@junebug7138]

Very helpful, thanks for the very useful instruction. The petty comments people make are amazing to me...hello...let's make some art, you knuckleheads

[@Kamisoyokaze]

Do you know where I can buy a suzuri like yours that delivers to the uk? My suzuri is too small, but I can't find any natural rock suzuri, which is the kind that I want...

[@MoonlitVibe]

Just so people know, ASMR is an experience, not a condition. That comment might have given the false impression that it's some sort of disorder when it's just an entirely pleasurable response that not everybody experiences.

[@jjjash]

where do you buy your brushes from?

[@v21anand]

I read that the glue used in the ink sticks and bottled ink for chinese/japanese calligraphy is animal derived. I am looking for a vegan alternative of the same. Can you point me to any ink stick or bottled ink brand (specifically for chinese calligraphy) that is completely free of animal based products? Anand

[@LRJS1794]

v21anand are u serious or are u joking

[@ajaxnotthesoap9444]

v21anand how about you don't do calligraphy

[@330thcube]

Hi :)

[@bear3909]

I thought ink starts as a liquid. MY LIFE IS A LIE

[@dinasaur2]

Each to his own but I do not like the design of your ink stone. Water at the bottom and ink at the top, small area to grind on and ink can fall into the bottom reservoir and mix with the water. Good video but.