OVERVIEW

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Chinese (or Asian) Brush Painting uses Chinese brushes, rice paper, ink, and watercolors. However, watercolor paper and watercolor brushes are NOT traditionally used. 

 

The following budget-friendly Chinese Brush Painting materials may be purchased from Amazon and additional accessories you can find at home. Alternatively, feel free to use your own Chinese Brush Painting supplies or obtain comparable items elsewhere.

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The ESTIMATED COST for brushes/ink/paper is approximately $50 plus tax and shipping.

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ITEMS

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1) CHINESE PAINT BRUSHES -- choose ONE OPTION:​

•   Option A: Set of 3 Chinese Paint Brushes (Qing Miao S, M, L Combination hard and soft hairs) (click)

•   Option B: Set of 3 Chinese Paint Brushes (QingYue S, M, L Combination hard and soft hairs) (click)

 

2) INK-- bottled liquid ink, choose ONE OPTION:​​​

•   Option A: Yasutomo Traditional Chinese Ink 180ml (CM18) Ultra Black (click)​

•   Option B: Kaimei Moon Palce Sumi Ink 180ml (click)

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3) RICE PAPER--13x13 Semi-sized (Half raw/ripe) Xuan Rice Paper 100 sheet pack, choose ONE OPTION:

•  Option A: KYMY xuan rice paper from Amazon (click)

•  Option B: Megrez xuan rice paper from Amazon (click)​

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4) ACCESSORIES--items you can bring from HOME:

• 2 small plastic (or ceramic) sauce dishes (white, approximately 3" diameter)

• 2 small plastic plates (white, approximately 6”-8” diameter)

• 2 small plastic water containers (approximately 6”-8” diameter x 3” deep)

• Newsprint, kraft, or butcher paper or craft felt (approximately 15”x15” or larger to absorb moisture and protect the table) 

• Small fine-mist spray bottle (approximately 2-4oz)

• Absorbent paper towels

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Example of accessories set-up: