How to Prepare Sumi Ink: Japanese Calligraphy Tutorials for Beginners

[@damianmarcusmigueloz537]

You forgot to tell viewers that you have to wipe off the water from the inkstick after grinding cause the inkstick would absorb it and would cause it to deteriorate easily. But anyhow, this is an informative video.

[@ViporCloud14]

Damian Marcus Migueloz Thanks for the information! I could use this knowledge for when I do get a Chinese calligraphy set! Thanks!

[@eckee]

S U C C

[@ARandomTrex]

"the ink stone is basically just a ink stone" 2013, By Homie in the video... Words of a genius.

[@ElectricFlash]

Wow That's some great wisdom

[@RohitWason]

I want that line on a scroll

[@niklasniklas588]

The Video is old

[@doodledogdrawings]

Make the ink until it is ink- another quote by Homie

[@dgoddard]

The snozberries taste like snozberries.

[@theriffwriter2194]

It's also worth mentioning that a $1.75 ink stick will make $200 worth of liquid ink.

[@yonglesoh3724]

John Milton where to buy ink stick..?

[@user-vi2zi1xc8s]

Wow. So it saves money and since I enjoy it, it isn't't even a chore:)

[@dannymadison6335]

Yeah, a good ink stick will last a ridiculously long time and will make so much ink.

[@marbar9657]

.thanks for the information. Now, I know how much it costs. My parents will probably yell at me for asking them to buy one of these. (Sorry for bad English)

[@650tonyd]

So I found a set of what seems to be color ink sticks and also a separate black ink stick at a yard sale. The box is rather ornate and it looks pretty old. The colored sticks have a gold dragon on one side an Japanese characters on the other. As for the black stick it has Japanese characters on one side and pandas on the other. Maybe they are Chinese because of the pandas? IDK, but they are nice quality. Can anyone help?

[@abhisheknandi2464]

3.44 guys. thats when the action starts

[@audreyn1996]

3:44

[@thestranger1475]

8 years late, but thank you, hero!

[@etremelyinnpropiart6756]

my mom just bought me a calligraphy set and it came with the inkstick and at first i had no idea what it was. this helped me understand why there was a black stick in my set!

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

Awesome! I'm glad the video helped you. Calligraphies set are good to start so make sure you browse my other videos to learn more. Later you should think of investing in better brushes.

[@etremelyinnpropiart6756]

Gohitsu Shodo Studio sure! XD do you guys sell them or just do totorials?

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

I don't sell materials at the moment.

[@etremelyinnpropiart6756]

Gohitsu Shodo Studio that's ok. my local art store now has a little section for all of that! :)

[@alinelaura7714]

+Ignacio Pena I'm not him, obviously, but if I remember correctly, in one of his videos he said that asian stores or daiso (internet store) are great places to get calligraphy brushes. Hopefully I quote that correctly (my english is quite bad, but hopefully you understood).

[@AriaMasterofChaldea]

I remember doing this my art class. My art teachers showed us how to draw bamboo using these. Really loved it

[@atzonaftaniel4798]

For our coming exhibition I was writing an essay on Ensô. Just for some relaxation I watch inkmaking, so this video strolled by. To me it is an essential part of Shôdo

[@redsofaanimation]

I just purchased the same ink stick grinder today. I’m a cartoonist and I’m curious to make my own Ink. This video helped me a lot thank you 😊

[@jamesmichaelleatherbarrow8965]

Thank you so very much, after trying for several hours and many sites to find exactly what you just taught me in a couple of minutes enough to maintain and sharpen my interest in this artform!

[@mbrown113d]

Thanks! A friend of mine just gave me this beautiful kit that belonged to her mother and I'm so excited to create something with it!

[@Taiyokaii]

Thank you so much for this! My grandma recently gave me a Chinese brush painting set and I had no idea what to do with it

[@SubjectDelta9]

Thank you so much for this video. I received my Calligraphy set yesterday and I am getting ready for some serious training this weekend. I've seen flashes in other video of the mixing of the ink but not quite as informative as yours. Your videos are always very informative and very inspiring. With much appreciation.

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more videos coming soon.

[@inaayaiqbal7904]

this reminds me of that episode of mushi-shi where the cold mushi comes after u used the ink stick

[@aienma3362]

Thanks a lot! I usually buy liquid sumi ink as a manga supply. I never knew you could grind it to make some though. Thank you :D

[@nunyabiznes33]

I know this is a 7 year-old comment I'm replying to but how was it with dip pens. Was it good? And how did you made it waterproof?

[@nunyabiznes33]

@Mr bob man OMG! Thanks for letting me know. I couldn't have been able to figure it out myself. I guess I should also get rid of my dark hair coz I'm not melanated enough to deserve it! Darn blacks outmelanating us Asians!

[@nunyabiznes33]

@Mr bob man Oh God, you're not joking...

[@matthewfranklin9272]

Thank you. Helpful video. I bought a calligraphy set but wasn't quite sure how to liquify the ink stick. Was about to get a fire going... 😁😅 You saved the day and possibly the building!

[@yorkshire_tea_innit8097]

It paints quite a picture. In more ways than one.

[@defenderofhollownest7216]

I have a ink stick and it looks so cool I don’t wana mess it up now!!!

[@dc3399]

Thanks so much for your videos. You gave a lot of information that was very helpful - care of the brush, how to use the inkstick, etc. I got a calligraphy ink set which had an inkstick, stone, and liquid ink. I didn't know what to do! The comments from some of your fans were also helpful.

[@AnthonySforza]

4:00-5:02 What the first two years of an apprenticeship with Horiyoshi III looks like.

[@londynhunter2469]

Thanks, I got a chinese calligraphy set and had no idea how to use it! 😅

[@murraykriner9425]

Guessing many were thinking to get a thoroughly comprehensive education on a thousand year old art form that they could appreciate if they tried. You did just fine. Keep It Stupid Simple for the head scratcher's in the group.

[@yui-tg4nm]

懐かしいです。小学生の時の習字の授業を思い出しました。

[@berisf]

very authentic- preparation helps focus the mind so the heart can write (or sing)!

[@cloudcastle338]

I used to play around with this stuff in my 7th grade art class.

[@cambasu1506]

Had to pause Mushi-Shi ep 10 and search this up. Never heard of an Ink stone before, so this was interesting to know

[@rachaelshay7649]

Is this sort of ink permanent? Id love to utilize this for lining my art work but I use water color and dont want bleeding Also, Can you store leftover ink?

[@Ladakh]

I couldn't find anything about using sumi ink and shodo... thank you so much

[@annagosciejew4208]

Thank you! I bought a whole set for 5 bucks and had no idea how to use this haha

[@ninjawarrior7376]

A tip from Ty--wrap the end of the ink stick that you hold in aluminium foil to prevent it staining your hand.

[@juliav9761]

Thank you so much for making this!

[@walterhynson2898]

thank you very much for teaching this information.

[@Jehag2]

Which bottled ink do you use? I understood simple quality India ink contains shellac, while better ink contains animal glues as a binding agent, which gives the ink more body, syrup like. Does that matter?

[@codyshi4743]

How long do most ink stick tend to last? Can one cap of water be enough? I mean small amount of water in a water bottle cap.

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

Great explanation!

[@Briggie]

FYI if you don’t have an Ink stone a mortar will work in a pinch.

[@christiekiley1156]

I have a few of these ink blocks in various colors. Yellow, green, red... in new to this and I wanted to experiment with ink and watercolour paint. Do I need separate grinding stones for each color? Does the grinding stone soak up the ink? For example can I grind black ink, wash the stone and later grind yellow ink? Or will the yellow ink be tinted from anything that might soak/stain the stone?

[@calebroberson1331]

How do you know you've grinded the ink stone enough and you have ink now?

[@zyw7486]

墨锭制作的诀窍在于作为介质的胶，好的胶加上好的工艺做出来的墨画在纸上会有玉一般的效果。1970--1990年之间中国做的墨在日本韩国和东南亚国家非常受欢迎，因为用的是极好的水牛角熬制的胶，当时的提纯工艺可以在不破坏胶的品质的情况下让胶非常纯净，而且还有一些辅助的药材当时没有被禁止使用，1990年以前做出来的墨就算是最低端的都是有极好的表现力的。

[@ЕленаКаверзина-ю9п]

Dōmo arigatō Shodo-san!

[@R.C.artist]

Agghhh he makes it look so easy 😭😭💀

[@tomh8782]

I was just wondering if you don't have any wool felt pad or polyester felt pad to lay underneath the rice paper? I only have newspaper or magazines or cardboard. So if not writing Japanese calligraphy with ink brush/ for too long let's say for example around 20mins- 40mins (less than several hours available to practice per day), to practice, despite newspaper not being very good surface will it be okay/ suffice for short term/ temporary use until I can buy felt pad?

[@archlinuxkatze1050]

Hi, what do you put under the paper while writing?i used a newspaper under it but the ink subsides...

[@yowatzefak]

Really useful video!

[@LHA_1978]

I recently bought a beginner's chinese watercolor kit from Hobby Lobby. It had a very small ink stone, as well as an ink stick. Is there any difference between a chinese watercolor ink stick and a japanese sumi-e one? BTW, very helpful video! Since I'm a beginner, I will subscribe to your channel. :)

[@kimberly7058]

Thank you so much for this

[@nunyabiznes33]

Can this be used in place of India ink for dip pens? Anyway to make it waterproof?

[@henrylares9269]

Do you teach calligraphy and, do you know where I could study Chinese calligraphy in Miami Beach, USA?

[@DAVIDDAMIENR]

Thank You

[@evanadamsmanga]

where do you get that large container of ink? i have only seen 60ml containers and its annoying to have to buy ink so frequently

[@SpaceJuices]

are the brushes good for water color?

[@oldmatrices]

Yeah, and that's pretty much what this is too.

[@TomiokaGiyuu222]

3:48 is where it begins

[@VentiVonOsterreich]

Question - can I just use a small bowl instead of an inkstone or is the inkstone mandatory?

[@RickyChen]

mandatory.

[@VentiVonOsterreich]

***** Welp, seems an inkstone is nonexistent here in Metro Manila or Pasig.

[@RickyChen]

+Girom Christian Calica online is your best bet.

[@VentiVonOsterreich]

***** Good luck to myself trying to convince my parents, who are medieval and computer illiterate, to allow me to buy stuff from the internet using a credit card.

[@dandobrowolski5818]

+Girom Christian Calica you can use an unglazed porcelain tray or dish...or a similar unglazed ceramic like unglazed stoneware,...the surface is slightly abrasive and will work to grind your ink stick...on ebay they sell antique porcelain ink "stones" so we can assume the japanese or chinese used ceramics as an alternative to the traditional stone.

[@r.mercado9737]

I like it...

[@lakshyagola4413]

Link to buy online

[@Scridles]

Thank you a lot! It's so helpful :D

[@johnpaullagasca7801]

What brand of bottled ink do you use and where can I buy them?

[@Nicken0o0]

your way of talking is very interesting

[@ShinElton]

I'd like to know if we can wash the stone after using all the ink (because there is a little bit left on it), and also if you can find the stone that people use after the suzuri has lost it's grinding properties. I think it's called 泥砥石 Dorotoishi

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

I do wash my stone after each use. I only use water and rub the ink off with my hands until the water comes out clean.

[@Gawdsqwad]

Is this safe for tattoo ink

[@gene7788]

How long do ink sticks last?

[@deathpanda0605]

Is it normal for my sumi ink to bleed through my calligraphy paper?

[@praaht18]

Thanks.

[@iMarkStyle]

Alguien sabe si se puede sustituir la tinta china sumi por algun tipo de aquarella? / Anyone know if there are any type of aquarella that can substitute "sumi"?

[@jklaxon]

where bought suzuri?

[@fakeo]

what is the ink stone made out of?

[@TyNakamura]

I was wondering if i ruined my suzeri by not washing it after i used it ?i used all of the ink i made, but some was left in the suzeri.If i made a mistake by not cleaningis there a way to fix and use the stone again ?

[@rahu41]

I notice many people keep on talking about Rocelangue Method (just search it on google). But Im not sure if it's good. Have you ever tried using this popular learning language program?

[@hamairfan]

I came here after watching Mushishi's episode about Inkstone

[@ninjawarrior7376]

Is the ink stink you use oil or pine?

[@aestheticswim3397]

Also good for tattos

[@marian6561]

Could you do an asmr video of this?

[@Maritza.I.Rivera]

Can you tell me what's the name of the song you used?

[@chrismixer]

does this work for 中国 calligraphy?

[@steevieb3828]

No, it will explode...

[@sundreary]

I guess it would work for Chinese calligraphy...

[@jeevascrow]

Can ballpoint pens write in Sanskrit?

[@yonglesoh3724]

Must have ink stick??

[@CyndraMystic]

Can I use this for dip pens too?

[@ivygarcia6878]

I think you can, will probably have to paint the ink onto your nib with a brush though but it should still work just the same

[@peytonreed937]

BEND YOU TIlL YOU BREAK!! Also, gaiging goomba sent me.

[@nicholasly4339]

I had the same thing as you

[@sensoufukoku]

how should i clean the ink holder? just run water all over it?

[@a.v.farias3192]

sensou fukoku you place a napkin on the water so the napkin absorbs it and the ink stone doesn't absorb it.

[@xmatthewx1887]

cool

[@icknotosh]

Thank you Ashton Kutcher

[@zyw7486]

日本墨运堂的雨花墨。在中国画家的认知里日本墨只适用于书法用墨，当然日本墨也是为书法特性而制的。日本墨偏洇，在纸上洇墨的效果十分不可控，这是日本书法家所追求的独特效果

[@dontmindme5207]

3:44

[@wongtan5680]

Tbh im really against the inkstones being black since you cant see how thick your ink already is

[@romanuscastelinus8275]

Jazza's viewers will probably flood this comment section soon

[@someone3195]

Hiii :)

[@bezumiye9470]

What is the song used in the intro?

[@iMarkStyle]

+Awoken Douche Sandstrom - Darude

[@bezumiye9470]

+Tetsuo D. Mark can you not

[@peachymistake201]

theres actually liquid ink around there um

[@aarondominguez3501]

Wow 4 minutes for an intro

[@BimBims]

start in 3:46 to skip bullshit

[@deliore9861]

How the hell did Osu videos bring me here?

[@Von_D]

Do you know the pros and cons of grinding ink sticks at an angle?

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

Not really. I don't personally. I like to keep the ink stick straight for an even grind.

[@roisin1298]

3:44 thank me later

[@andreicharpentierquesada4530]

you speak very well english pero se nota que hablas español :v

[@jphili]

Yeah, omgosh it's so cute! I've never heard a non-native English speaker have that little of an accent. It's sooooo slight I hardly tell at all. The only reason I what's going on is because I speak Spanish too and hear a tiny hint of familiar vowels hiding way down under the surface. ¡Qué ternura! 💕

[@lakshwadeep]

Thanks, but it took way too long to get to the point, lol.

[@devilpen6565]

您的研墨手法完全不對 那樣的墨會混濁無神彩

[@PastaMasta123]

Isn’t this chinese calligraphy? What’s the difference between Chinese and Japanese calligraphy? If it’s writing kanji isn’t it just chinese ? Is han writing system that’s why it’s kanji right?

[@ildikoedit9110]

Japanese people adopted many things from Chinese culture, for example calligraphy, these special painting tools, and the characters for writing. They also developed their own Japanese writing system, but they mix it with the Chinese symbols. So everything said in this video, can be about Chinese or Japanese, too.

[@20gilbert20]

Excuse me, Mr. Martinez--I don't understand.... Obviously, you're devoted to sumi-e art and calligraphy. Why then, would you not grind your ink in a thoughtful manner? Your rapid circles of grinding are inappropriate; SLOW circles while being mindful are really the proper method. Second, you didn't hold your ink stick vertically! Come on, that's fundamental. And then every so often, one should turn the stick around--to ensure that the bottom of the ink stick stays exactly perpendicular to the stone. I really don't get it.

[@alinelaura7714]

As he explained the correct procedure at the beggining, I believe he went with the innapropriate but quicker method for demonstration purposes, since the whole process would take way too long to record. Judging by the way his ink stick looks, he does is correctly normally but for this demo, he did it like that.

[@kohakuaiko]

I assumed the video had been sped up.

[@danield679]

Gil Mosko 2:15 I heard him say that preparing ink is a slow process with mental preparation and he said that it is to be at least 15 minutes of time. I’m sure that if he were to do it for real, it would look much different. I think it’s great that there is a community of people who are dedicated to preserving this amazing art.

[@斜桥8384]

It`s done too roughly. It`s impossible to treat the orient culture for a western.

[@masonmifflin6108]

aw jeez, he didn’t do it perfectly, what a nightmare!

[@faroshscale]

This video was like...three minutes too long

[@sarahd9478]

Esteban, wtf man? 😂