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A BASIC SET OF CHINESE PAINTING EQUIPMENT,
FOR THOSE WITH OR WITHOUT A TEACHER
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Traditional Chinese painting
has a saying, which is "The Four Treasures of the Studio".
These are the Brush, Ink stick, Paper, and Ink stone, with these
items you can write calligraphy or paint pictures. The equipment we offer here, although a modern day update to the traditions, has the basis of these four treasures. |
TO
MAKE PAINTINGS
1. A set of 3x brushes is in
the set. Wolf hair brushes for fine line work and general landscape
brush strokes, also a goat hair wash brush to cover larger areas.
1a. Kwui - Fine line brush AUD$5.30.
1b. Bat Wan - Wash brush AUD$9.10.
1c. San Sui Large - General purpose brush AUD$12.00.
2. A pack of 20x painting papers which are 1 ply cotton (hsien)
and 225 x 350mm in size. Cost AUD$3.90 each.
3. Black Chinese painting ink in 250ml or 125ml
size "Chung Hwa" brand. Small size AUD$3.65, large AUD$7.10 each.
4. "An introduction to Practical Chinese Painting" book.
This is one of our best teaching books, that covers every aspect
of Chinese painting, with chapters on advanced subjects as well
as for the beginner. Cost AUD$41.65 each.
# You will need a palette or dish to hold ink for brush painting
use and to help prepare the brush correctly. (not included)
YOU
CAN BUY THESE GOODS BY MAIL ORDER, OR CALL AT THE SHOP
The whole set with small ink
bottle is AUD$76.00 plus postage and parcel insurance
charges.
The whole set with large ink bottle is AUD$79.05 plus postage and parcel insurance charges.
Items can be purchased in the sets as priced above or you can
choose your equipment. Simply email us with your order requirements.
# HANDY EXTRA EQUIPMENT YOU COULD
INCLUDE IN THE ABOVE SET
A BRUSH ROLL TO CARRY YOUR BRUSHES, EVEN IF WET OR DRY !
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 A good way to put your brushes into the brush roll? Simply use 2x rows of 1/4 inch wide elastic & thread it through the mat, as shown above. |
