Artway Chinese Sumi Ink - Dense Black Drawing Ink

Explore the rich, traditional artistry of China with Artway Chinese Sumi Ink. This free-flowing, dense black ink is expertly crafted for drawing, calligraphy, and brushwork, offering a versatile medium for artists of all levels. Supplied in a convenient plastic container with a screw cap, it ensures easy and clean transference for your creative projects.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Versatile Application: Use neat for deep, dark shading and authentic Sumi-e painting, or dilute with water to achieve subtle ink washes and smooth gradient effects.
• Durable Finish: Dries to a matte black, lightfast finish with a slight sheen, the appearance of which depends on the absorbency of your chosen surface.
• Smudge-Proof & Water Reactive: Once dry, the ink is smudge-proof and water-reactive on most substrates, allowing for unique artistic techniques.
• Traditional Recipe: Made using lamp oil soot derived from burning vegetable oil, mixed with water and a non-vegan binder. This 'Yuenboku' style ink is a rarer, traditional offering.
• Non-Toxic & Permanent: Enjoy peace of mind with this non-toxic and permanent ink, proudly produced in the Jiangxi Province of South East China.
• Ideal Companion: Works beautifully with Artway bamboo dip pens, mapping pens, and Chinese brushes.

Specifications:

• Brand: Artway
• Color: Black
• Volume: 100 ml
• Finish: Matte black, lightfast with a slight sheen
• Properties: Free-flowing, dense, smudge-proof, water-reactive
• Origin: Jiangxi Province, South East China
• Ingredients: Lamp oil soot, water, binder (non-vegan)

How to Use:

For dense shading and Sumi-e painting, use the ink directly from the container. For ink washes and gradient effects, dilute with water to your desired consistency. This ink is suitable for use with dip pens, mapping pens, and Chinese brushes. Please note that Artway Sumi Ink is not suitable for fountain pens.

Elevate your artistic creations with the authentic quality and rich color of Artway Chinese Sumi Ink.