I am studying calligraphy and seal cutting. I spent a lot of money just buying tools, but I didn't make much progress. I don't understand why those brush inks are so expensive.

The landlord was obviously cheated, hehe. But it doesn't matter, learn from these mistakes.

Suggestion: about 30 pieces of inkpad is enough; Brush: buy an ordinary wolf hair in lower case or double both brushes. In lower case, decide which one to buy according to your preference, usually a few dollars to a dozen or twenty pieces; Ink: 500ML "Beijing Ink" produced by Yidege Ink Factory, 5- 10 yuan bottle, to improve the level of writing works before buying good ink; Paper, began to practice using rough paper, which is very cheap and can be used for a long time with one knife. You can buy some historical paper seal cutting, which is very economical; Inkstone is not necessary; One piece of stone, 3- 10 yuan, is enough. You'd better choose a longer one, and you can engrave it repeatedly. So 100 yuan is basically solved.

In addition, I suggest you find a painting and calligraphy shop, where you can buy general painting and calligraphy and art supplies. Try to get to know them and become friends, and naturally you can buy cheap and useful things.

Learning is investment. I believe that when you reach a certain level, your job can bring countless basic supplies.