Zig Kuretake Saiboku Shimbi Ink Sticks Set

Zig Saiboku Shimbi Ink Bars contain the beautiful, vibrant and bright colors used in traditional Japanese paintings. Individually packed inside small wooden boxes, to preserve them from light and humidity, these bars are wrapped in washi paper. The box has 12 colors including very vibrant primary colors, some greens, some earth tones, white ink and two different shades of black, one more reddish and the other more bluish. The hard cardboard box comes with instructions for use and a color chart with the real ink samples in 2 different opacities. The concept of these bars is to be able to grind them with the help of water and the Zig Milling Stone, creating your own inks and colors, easily controlling their density and opacity. To put the bars back in the box, it is necessary to remove the moisture with a cloth or paper and let them dry. The drying time is longer than a traditional watercolor, which allows you to work on large areas. After drying, the ink does not reactivate easily, which allows you to work in layers without unwanted smudges. Pefect for calligraphy, painting, watercolor, drawing, etc. For artworks, especially those made using high-density ink, please apply a fixative after the artwork is completely dry. Attention: Do not leave in direct sunlight, high temperatures, in high humidity places, or where temperature fluctuates greatly. Do not use for other purposes than intended.