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QuestionWhat is ink stick and how do you use it?MongooXeCommunity AnswerIt is hardened ink in the form of a brick/stick. You grind it against the ink stone and add water to create the the ink needed for painting, writing, etc.
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QuestionWhere can I find a brush?Community AnswerYou can find a brush on eBay or Amazon. Just make sure it has a reasonable price and that the seller has at least 95.5% good reviews so you won't get scammed.
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QuestionWhat's the character for "China"?Community AnswerThe symbol for China is 中国.
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QuestionCould I just use a brush that I already have?Community AnswerYes you can, but Chinese calligraphy brushes often have a very broad range of line variation. That quality makes them more useful for writing Chinese characters.
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QuestionWho wrote this article?Community AnswerThe original author is unknown, but there are at least 17 co-authors who contributed.
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QuestionIs it considered a faux pas to write with the right hand? I'm terrible with my left.Community AnswerNo. You can write with whichever hand you like. There is no difference.
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QuestionShould I move my fingers or my elbow when writing? I was told it's all in the elbow action, and to keep the wrist and fingers still.Community AnswerIt depends on the stroke you want. I would recommend putting most of the movement in you fingers if you are doing smaller pieces, and in your elbow and arm when doing larger pieces.
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QuestionWhat if my calligraphy brush doesn't keep it's shape when wet, and the bristles refuse to resist movement?Community AnswerTake your thumb and index finger, pinch the tip until it gets the shape you want, then dip it in water.
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QuestionCan I stack regular paper together to use the brush on?Community AnswerIf you're referring to printer paper or notebook paper, these will allow for bleeding through of the ink. Watercolor paper would be preferable, and can be procured from most craft stores and on large online stores. Traditionally, Chinese calligraphy is best on rice paper which can also be found in large online stores.
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QuestionI bought a set of Chinese brushes. They were not expensive to buy in Australia, but they were the only ones available. How can I know whether or not they are good quality?Community AnswerA traditional Chinese calligraphy brush uses goat's hair, which is extremely soft and absorbent. If you can get clean mark whose line variation is easy to control, it would seem that you found a good buy!
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QuestionHow do you clean up the ink stone and ink stick?DiamondWarrior649Top AnswererWipe them with a non-shedding washcloth/rag. Don't use toilet paper or paper towels as they may leave residue behind.
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QuestionWhat is the meaning of the Chinese characters that were written in this article?Iris8989Community Answer"美" (pronounced měi - 3rd tone) means beauty. "智" (pronounced zhì - 4th tone) means wisdom.
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