Selection of Gold Powder Pigment for Calligraphy

It is not very effective to mix the gold powder of propylene pigment with water or with special latex. The larger shops selling Four Treasures of the Study have gold powder and silver powder specially used for calligraphy and Chinese painting, which are divided into real gold (silver) and melted gold (silver). Real gold (silver) is stuck in a small cup with gold (silver) foil, and a brush is dipped in the small cup when it is used. Chemical gold (silver) is a 25ml vial. If it is too sticky when used, it can be diluted with highly distilled liquor or medical alcohol.