The sound of rubbing the sumi ink stick on the inkstone sounds like the singing of insects on a summer’s night. It’s so beautiful!

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

What a poetic way to hear the sound of grinding the ink stick 😍 thank you for sharing!

@eternallyotaku1289

Жыл бұрын

I hear them as well. The words of your comment will forever bring happiness to me as I grind. It may not bring as much happiness to my wife, she does not like bugs.

@noturavgMeg

6 ай бұрын

Omg such a beautiful statement and it really does 😍 now when I hear it I think of country nights in the summer looking up at the moon and stars and hearing my beautiful surroundings

If the inkstone becomes visible behind the ink stick then the ink is nearly ready. This was the most useful piece of advice for me as a beginner. You showing on rice paper how the ink was when ready, also helped a lot. I appreciate your words, as they have helped me to relax before I paint.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

So nice to hear this video was useful for you. Happy painting 😄

This is just what I was looking for. Perfect !! and I love the mental aspect which is why I’m taking the whole process real slow - getting a feel for the tools and learning a little about the thinking behind the painting or writing philosophy as I go. Today I unboxed my tools and photographed everything as it was an unused beautiful set. Started with discovering a little about the brush types I have - then got stuck with how to grind the ink. From not having a clue to knowing exactly what do do in one simple and beautiful video . I can’t thank you enough. Found this video at midnight U.K. Tomorrow I’m going to grind ink with much appreciation 😊

Wonderfully made. Brought me to tears and I don't even know why.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

So lovely to hear that - thank you ☺️🙏The experience through this art form is always mysterious and beautiful.

Thank you very much, miss. Very happy to now know how to properly use the tools.🙏

@JunkoAzukawa

3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Happy painting 😆

Thank you very, very much for your instruction. My first experience was frustrating. Now that I know it can take ten minutes, I will have a more peaceful, satisfying experience.

@JunkoAzukawa

5 ай бұрын

You are most welcome 😊 glad to know that this video was useful!

Kirei!

I would just buy this not to make caligraphy but just to experience how calm and satisfying doing this is. It's like a more elegant version of satisfying and relaxing oneself using a fidget toy.

@JunkoAzukawa

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for leaving nice comment ☺️🙏 This ancient art form is so beautiful to experience and to share with others.

Thank you for demonstrating how to make ink! I've been looking, and yours was the first video I found that did a proper demonstration.

@JunkoAzukawa

2 жыл бұрын

Best thing to hear that this video was useful 😊🙏🏻 Happy painting!

教えてくれてありがとうございました🙂

I've read about grinding ink quite few times. Now I know how it's done. Thank you.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad this video helped you. Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏻

You explain very well and you are very sweet and tender, thanks 🙂.

@JunkoAzukawa

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ☺️🙏

Very relaxing and informative. Thank you.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome and happy painting 😊

Thank you!, Excellent.

@JunkoAzukawa

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome! Happy painting ☺️🙏

Mesmerizing AF!

@JunkoAzukawa

7 ай бұрын

Special moment 😊

This helped a lot! I read a book about the basics of Chinese art but seeing how to prepare ink in a video is super helpful!

@JunkoAzukawa

2 ай бұрын

So nice to hear that this video was helpful☺️ happy painting!

Thanks for this video. Amazon suggested a product I'd never known existed (a beginner kit with an ink stone and ink stick), and your video was helpful in explaining what it is and how it is used.

@JunkoAzukawa

2 жыл бұрын

All my pleasure. Hope you will enjoy this beautiful art form ☺️ and thank you for watching!

This was brilliant thank you!! ❤

@JunkoAzukawa

3 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that this video was useful 😊🙏

Best video on how to grind ink. Arrigato!

@JunkoAzukawa

9 ай бұрын

Best to hear 😁 so glad to know that the video is useful for you. Happy painting!

Thank you so much for this. I have always wanted to try and now I can 😊

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Happy painting 😊

thank you for your video and sharing a bit of your philosophy on painting. Have a peaceful day.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear. Thank you for your warm comment too ☺️🙏🏻

That was crazy

Lovely video and very helpful. Thank you.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 happy painting!

I’m new here and want to learn more ❤ thank you

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you for watching ☺️

I prefer to buy ink sticks than liquid ones. I have found that a small, cheap ink stick of 30g is more ink than a bottle of 150-180ml cheap ink and the ink stick is a bit cheaper than the bottle.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Using a bottled ink saves your time but the time you grind ink is so precious 😊

😃

@JunkoAzukawa

6 ай бұрын

😊🙏

I need to get a bigger ink stone. Thank you.

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

You can make ink much quicker with using a bigger ink stone!

Thank you . Lovely video. I'm so glad you mentioned the sound. It is a lovely sound and there is usually a lovely smell. I have been trying to find a black (or close) water dropper for a few years and have never managed to find one. I've never even seen any in pictures. May I ask where you bought yours from? please? Thanks again for the lovely video 🙂

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. This lovely water dropper was made in my home town, Toyama prefecture in Japan. My home town is famous for copper products and it’s made of copper called 高岡銅器 (Takaoka Dōki) ☺️🙏🏻

@the_dark_forest

Жыл бұрын

@@JunkoAzukawa oh wow, thank you. Now I know what to keep an eye out for. Please feel free to do more visually beautiful videos. There's something so wonderfully calming about the practise of Shodo and I never tire seeing the practice, but I must admit, that the attention to detail and addressing + intnetionally setting the vibe really does make a difference. Thank you

This may seem unusual, but I like to write out letters and words in the grinding process almost as a way to pray to whatever higher power could grant me what I need to accomplish my creative goals. It is probably unnecessary and just a superstitious ritual, but I do think it at least helps me with getting focused on my goals and start relaxing properly.

@JunkoAzukawa

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your comment. I have been learning Japanese calligraphy and believe in the power of writing and words. I found it is a great idea to write some words when grinding an ink stick ☺️

If a 50-gram ink stick is used once or twice every day, how long will it take to grind the ink stick down to the end? Will it take years or months?

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

I would say it takes a half year to finish a 50 gram ink stick 👍🏻 happy painting!

Does the ink from the ink-stick washable if it gets on you hands and fingers?

@JunkoAzukawa

2 ай бұрын

Yes it’s washable. I get ink on my fingers all the time! but it stains on fabric and paper.

Is this ink waterproof after drying? or will my scroll get messed up if it ever gets wet?

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

Great question - it is waterproof after drying so it’ll stay as it is even if you spray some water once it’s dry!

What can I use instead of inkstone? I have an ink stick, but no stone. I am very upset.

@JunkoAzukawa

7 ай бұрын

Slate also works with ink sticks from my experience. It's a type of rock. Thank you for watching ☺️🙏

Is it the same as ones they put in kakesuzuri?

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s the same but all the materials they put in Kalesuzuri are usually smaller in size!

Is it safe for tattoo ink

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

Apparently tatoo artists used to use this ink traditionally (it becomes blueish black on skin) but today they use special ink for tattoos. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

Can it be put in a fountain pen?

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you can. I would make the ink thick enough 😊

Hi Junko, I wanted to ask the difference that the actual inkstone has on the ink. I really love the look of duang inkstones but I dont want to purchase one if its not necessary. 🙏 thank you!!!

@JunkoAzukawa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching the video 😊 Usually ink stone craftsmen choose quality stones (fine and smooth) to carve the decorations around the stone so beautifully decorated ink stones would likely make finer ink but general ink stones are absolutely fine too and I use them all the time.

quite a personal question,isnt it?

Like your video,,, but the horrible music makes it hard to watch,,,,

@JunkoAzukawa

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and your feedback. Will be reflected in the next videos 😊🙏

Nothing special, just black colour