Tag: technique
All the articles with the tag "technique".
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How to Grind Sumi Ink on an Inkstone (and Why Bother)
By K. YamaGrinding your own ink takes ten minutes and changes everything. How to grind a sumi inkstick on a suzuri — and why calligraphers still do it by hand.
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How to Clean & Care for a Japanese Calligraphy Brush
By K. YamaDried ink is what kills a calligraphy brush. How to clean, reshape, and store a fude so a good brush lasts years instead of being ruined in a month.
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A Daily Calligraphy Practice Routine That Actually Sticks
By K. YamaTwenty minutes a day beats three hours on Sunday. A Japanese calligrapher's honest daily shodō practice routine — the setup, the warm-up, and what to actually do.
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The Eight Principles of Yong (永字八法), Explained
By K. YamaThe kanji 永 (eternity) contains all eight basic brushstrokes of Japanese calligraphy. A practitioner explains the Eight Principles of Yong and how to use them.
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How to Hold a Japanese Calligraphy Brush (7 Steps)
By K. YamaMost shodō goes wrong before the brush touches paper — because of how the brush is held. A Japanese calligrapher's step-by-step guide to the correct grip.
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