A rectangular ink stone with a flat surface for grinding ink sticks into liquid ink.Fill the well (the deepest end of the ink stone) with a little water. Drag water from the well on to the plain (the flat area) and then rub the stick on the stone plain to produce ink particles suspended in water. Continue until the water turns into a dark ink.Size: 5.1 x 2.7 x 0.10in. (13.2 x 7.1 x 1.6cm)

Chinese Brush Painting is the art of using simple and effortless brush strokes to depict the essence of a figure or scene, an ancient art that continues to fascinate contemporary artists. A distinguishing feature of Chinese Brush Painting is that each brush stroke is a defining move that is not changed or corrected. This brush is made of pure goat hair and has a cord attached at the end.

Chinese Brush Painting is the art of using simple and effortless brush strokes to depict the essence of a figure or scene, an ancient art that continues to fascinate contemporary artists. A distinguishing feature of Chinese Brush Painting is that each brush stroke is a defining move that is not changed or corrected. This brush is made of pure goat hair and has a cord attached at the end.

Chinese Brush Painting is the art of using simple and effortless brush strokes to depict the essence of a figure or scene, an ancient art that continues to fascinate contemporary artists. A distinguishing feature of Chinese Brush Painting is that each brush stroke is a defining move that is not changed or corrected. This brush is made of pure goat hair and has a cord attached at the end.

Chinese Brush Painting is the art of using simple and effortless brush strokes to depict the essence of a figure or scene, an ancient art that continues to fascinate contemporary artists. A distinguishing feature of Chinese Brush Painting is that each brush stroke is a defining move that is not changed or corrected.

This set includes 3 brushes that are made of pure goat hair with a cord attached at the end. This set it encased in a magnetic, fabric case.

Goat hair is flexible, absorbent and really soft, the structure of the tip of the brush allows a larger absorption of ink and enables you to create continuous, flowing brush strokes. Great also for blending washes seamlessly.

Small Brush
Hair Length: 40mm
Width at Ferrule: 6mm

Medium Brush
Hair Length: 45mm
Width at Ferrule: 10mm

Large Brush
Hair Length: 55mm
Width at Ferrule: 12mm

A set of five brushes for Chinese brush painting. In a 32x12cm coated wooden presentation box with a nice clasp, inside a fabric covered outer gift box.

The brushes are from 25 to 27 cm long overall and have a cord attached at the ends for hanging from a brush rack. All the brushes come with a protective cover for the bristles that can be used again. These brushes are very absorbent, they hold a lot of ink.

Chinese Brush Painting is the art of using simple and effortless brush strokes to depict the essence of a figure or scene, an ancient art that continues to fascinate contemporary artists. A distinguishing feature of Chinese Brush Painting is that each brush stroke is a defining move that is not changed or corrected. The vivid and varied calligraphic style of Chinese brush or pen work comes from the combination of three things: a soft absorbent brush soaked in strong Chinese or Indian ink and the permeability of Chinese paper. The Chinese do not differentiate between brushes that are used for calligraphy and those used for painting.

Chinese brushes are heavily starched to protect them until they are purchased. Before use, the starch should be removed by soaking for a few minutes in room-temperature water and then washing the brush until the working length of the brush is fully loosened.

The set contains:
1. A large soft pure goat hair brush (the white one).

10mm hair diameter at the ferrule
43mm hair length.
Goat brushes are popular in China.
Goat hair is long, at least 2 inches in length.
It is very absorbent and can be shaped into a fine point when wet.

Goat hair has a natural inclination to stay together when wet and will, therefore, make it possible to maintain excellent control (after some practice). Few types of hair will hold up well or make good control possible when the direction of a brush stroke is changed 180 degrees without stopping, or without lifting the tip of the brush off the working surface. Goat hair is very elastic and is one of the few hairs that will survive this type of treatment. They can be difficult for beginners to control but soft brushes used skillfully will deliver very interesting and unpredictable lines.

2. A medium-sized brush of weasel hair (the brown one).
7mm hair diameter at the ferrule
37mm hair length.

Weasel hair is at the opposite end of the hardness spectrum in the Chinese brush scale from a goat hair brush. Called a 'hard' brush it is still absorbent and relatively soft but the hairs are stiffer and yet very flexible. Even if fully loaded with ink the brush’s tip will move fast and with accuracy.

3. A medium/large-sized black rabbit hair brush.
8mm hair diameter at the ferrule.
45mm hair length.
Called a 'hard' brush it is still absorbent and relatively soft but the hairs are stiffer.
More absorbent than weasel hair.

4. & 5. A medium-sized (7mm hair diameter at the ferrule. 37mm hair length) and a small brush (6mm hair diameter at the ferrule.
20mm hair length) of mixed hairs: black rabbit hair in the centre and tip and goat hair on the outside.
Medium soft.
The small brush is useful for small calligraphic script.

Note: sizes are approximate and may vary slightly as brushes are handmade.

Chinese Brush Painting is the art of using simple and effortless brush strokes to depict the essence of a figure or scene, an ancient art that continues to fascinate contemporary artists. A distinguishing feature of Chinese Brush Painting is that each brush stroke is a defining move that is not changed or corrected.

Chinese Brushes made from Weasel Hair are of the highest quality. These brown haired brushes spring back to shape very quickly and are very absorbent.

This set includes:

Large Weasel brush
12mm Diameter
50mm Hair Length

Medium Weasel Brush
11mm Diameter
46mm Hair Length

Small Weasel Brush
13mm Diammeter
50mm Hair Length

An attractive and practical roll up brush mat, made from Bamboo.Measurements: 35.5cm x 36cm.Please note: Brushes not included.

A medium brush with a bamboo shaft and bouncy tip for creating washes. Kumatori brush pens are ideal for use with Japanese traditional watercolours such as Gansai Tambi paints.

Goat hair is flexible, absorbent and really soft, the structure of the tip of the brush allows a larger absorption of ink and enables you to create continuous, flowing brush strokes. Great also for blending washes seamlessly together.The handle of this brush is lightweight and perfect for the fluid brush strokes required for sumi painting and calligraphy. The ferrule is plastic. This brush has a useful loop on the end to help facilitate drying.Total length of brush: 18.5cmFerrule length: 4cmLength of bristles (tapering to a point) 3cmWidth of brush: 0.8cmAlso available in a larger size

A bamboo dip pen with a flat ended nib. This product is ideal for Chinese painting, calligraphy and ink drawing.

These solid coloured ink sticks are traditionally used for calligraphy and chinese brush painting. To create ink from the stick, it needs to be continuously ground against an ink stone to grind up the pigment and then a small quantity of water is added in order to make the ink. This ink can then be picked up with a brush and used directly onto a surface. This set of 5 coloured ink sticks come in a presentation box with a glass lid. Each coloured ink stick has a gold dragon painted on one side. The colours included in this set are Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and White. These five colours have significance within Chinese culture - Red, corresponding with fire, symbolizes good fortune and joy. Yellow, corresponding with earth, signifies neutrality and good luck. Green/Blue is generally associated with health, prosperity, and harmony. White corresponding with metal, represents gold and symbolises brightness, purity, and fulfilment. The colours can be used on their own or mixed together to create new shades and tones. The box measures 13.7cm (W) x 10cm (H) x 1.8cm (D)Each coloured ink stick measures 1.5cm (W) x 7.5cm (H) x 0.8cm (D)Also available is a larger, single black chinese ink stick

Constructed of bamboo, this pen has a removable brush head at one end which tucks neatly into the handle. The brush head can be removed when not in use. The bamboo end is ideal for calligraphy and sumi ink drawing and is lightweight, making it really easy to hold so that you can create bold, expressive strokes.Chinese bamboo painting pens are fantastic for creating different lines and brush strokes when used with drawing ink.Total length (with brush head removed) is 17.5cm, the reservoir measures roughly 4cm.The length of the bristles (tapering to a point) is just over 2cm.

Goat hair is flexible, absorbent and really soft, the structure of the tip of the brush allows a larger absorption of ink and enables you to create continuous, flowing brush strokes. Great also for blending washes seamlessly.The handle of this brush is lightweight and perfect for the fluid brush strokes required for sumi painting and calligraphy. The ferrule is plastic. This brush has a useful loop on the end to help facilitate drying. The larger brush is wider near to the ferrule and actual brush head, this makes it comfortable to hold and is balanced when in the hand.Total length of brush: 24.5cmFerrule length: 5cmLength of bristles (tapering to a point) 6.5cmWidth (at widest point) 1.5cmAlso available in small and medium sizes 

This set consists of three traditional Chinese bamboo pens, cut into points for calligraphy and drawing. The shortest pen of the three is 15.6cm long, the medium size 17.6cm, and the longest of the three is 20.2cm long. All three of the pens are double ended; one end has a split tip and a reservoir hole (almost like a fountain pen), while the other has a longer tip which must be dipped more frequently into liquid ink.

Chinese bamboo painting pens are fantastic for creating different lines and brush strokes when used with drawing ink. The pen is double ended; one end has a split tip and a reservoir hole (almost like a fountain pen), while the other has a longer tip which must be dipped more frequently into liquid ink.Entire diameter of pen: 1.8cmDiameter of hole: 0.9cm

Chinese bamboo painting pens are fantastic for creating different lines and brush strokes when used with drawing ink. The pens are double ended; one end has a split tip and a reservoir hole (almost like a fountain pen), while the other has a longer tip which must be dipped more frequently into liquid ink.Entire diameter of pen: 1.5cmDiameter of hole: 0.7cm

Sable hair retains a really nice point and also returns to its original shape well, it is durable and has a lovely spring. Not as absorbent as goat hair, this brush is great for practicing small characters in calligraphy.The handle of this brush is lightweight and has a useful loop on the end to help facilitate drying.Length of handle: 17.5cmWidth of handle: 0.8cmLength of bristles (tapering to a point): 2.5cm

Goat hair is flexible, absorbent and really soft, the structure of the tip of the brush allows a larger absorption of ink and enables you to create continuous, flowing brush strokes. Great also for blending washes seamlessly together.The handle of this brush is lightweight and perfect for the fluid brush strokes required for sumi painting and calligraphy. The ferrule is plastic. This brush has a useful loop on the end to help facilitate drying.Also available in large and small sizesTotal length of brush: 20.5cmFerrule length: 4cmLength of bristles (tapering to a point) 4cmWidth (at widest point) 1cm

This brush is a mix of sable and goat hair - Sable hair has been added to the goat hair as it adds strength and spring, it also retains a really nice point and returns to its original shape quickly. Goat hair is flexible, durable, absorbent and really soft, allowing you to create long sweeping gestural marks.The handle of this brush is lightweight and perfect for the fluid brush strokes required for sumi painting and calligraphy. This brush has a useful loop on the end to help facilitate drying.Length of handle: 17.5cmWidth of handle: 0.8cmLength of bristles (tapering to a point): 2cmAlso available in a larger size

This brush is a mix of sable and goat hair - Sable hair has been added to the goat hair as it adds strength and spring, it also retains a really nice point and returns to its original shape quickly. Goat hair is flexible, durable, absorbent and really soft, allowing you to create long sweeping gestural marks.The handle of this brush is lightweight and perfect for the fluid brush strokes required for sumi painting and calligraphy. This brush has a useful loop on the end to help facilitate drying.Length of handle: 17.5cmWidth of handle: 0.8cmLength of bristles (tapering to a point) : 2.5cmAlso available in a smaller size

This fine Chinese Paper is suitable for brush writing, Chinese painting or calligraphy. It is made from mulberry bark in China using a centuries-old manufacturing process, and provides excellent quality at an affordable price for beginners and intermediates. The paper feels somewhere between crisp and soft. It is more absorbent, rough and matt on one side and less absorbent, smoother and shinier on the other. It is a warm off white colour. The paper has lengthwise running chain lines (similar to laid lines) from the screen, but they are only visible as stripes of increased transparency; they are not raised, and you cannot feel them. This product consists of 8 separate sheets of rice paper rolled around a cardboard tube for storage. Each sheet measures 300mm x 1.37m. The weight of the paper is 30g per square metre.

The ancient and stunning art of Chinese Brush Painting has been around for over 6 000 years – but learning it has never been easier or more desirable than with this beautiful kit. Budding artists can join multi-award-winning Chinese brush-painter William Cai as he guides you through seven step-by-step artworks, including the traditional beginner paintings of the ‘4 Gentleman’ of Chinese Brush Painting: bamboo, plum blossom, orchid, and chrysanthemum. Learn how to make more complex and spectacular masterpieces like a panda family or a sweeping landscape! Beginners and experienced painters alike will be creating tranquil and expressive wall hangings in no time!

What's Included:

• traditional black ink
• two  specialised brushes
• large sheets of rice paper
• 5 paints
• a 48-page instructional book