Inkstick Recipes through History

China has over 2000 years history of using and making inksticks. The industry reached its heights in the Ming and Qing Dynasty when methods were most…

Chinese Su Ink landscape painting tips with Wang Zirang

Wang Zirang a follower of Huang Binhong and leading Xin'An artist tells us about Chinese Su ink painting.

Visit to Old Hu Kai Wen Factory

Recently Bruges Confucius Institute came with inkston to visit the Old Hu Kai Wen Factory to see how the traditional inksticks are made by masters.…

五百斤油 500Jin Oil Turpentine Soot Black Inkstick

$23.33 (USD)

Chinese Ink – traditional handmade inksticks

Inkstick introduction Chinese ink is produced in stick form rather than liquid, so it lasts for generations without drying out.  To use the ink, the stick…

苍炱 Cang Tai Pine Soot Black Inkstick

Super fine black inkstick of pure pine soot. It has a matt black colour effect and is very expressive for different black effects. Therefore it is… $33.26 (USD)

Painting Guide for Gongbi Style

Since our first article How to Paint Gongbi Style: Lotus Out of Water, we have received quite a few queries on Gongbi painting. These queries…

Old Hu Kai Wen 胡开文 and Li Ting Gui 李廷珪 Inksticks

The story of the old Hu Kai Wen ink workshop and Li Ting Gui ancient inks still made today in old Huizhou in Anhui province.…

苏武牧羊 Shepherd Su Wu Turpentine Soot Inkstick

Decorated with illustration of the famous Chinese story of the politician Su Wu as a shepherd. It is a very fine piece and recommend for professional calligraphy… $59.36 (USD)

一生知己是梅花 Plum Blossom Jing Soot Black Inkstick

$11.58 (USD)

松鹤延龄 Pine and Crane Jing Soot Black Inkstick

Decorated with very fine picture of fine flowers, pine trees, cranes, clouds, etc. $12.01 (USD)

金不换 Jin Bu Huan Jing Soot Black Inkstick

$3.18 (USD)