Abstract: A brush washer is a commonly used writing tool for brushes. As the name suggests, it is a tool for cleaning brushes. It is also called an ink washer. In addition to cleaning the brushes, the brush washer also has the function of adding water to the inkstone pool, moistening the brush, and Art appreciation, etc., some handed down brush washes also have high collection value. Many friends who practice calligraphy or landscape painting will buy a brush washer, which is not only convenient, but also good for the maintenance of the brush. Let’s take a look at what pen washers are used for. 1. What is a pen washer?
A pen washer is a kind of writing utensil. It is a traditional handicraft. It is a vessel used to hold water for washing pens. It is widely favored for its clever shape, wide variety, elegance and exquisiteness. Generally, They are made of porcelain, jade, agate, enamel, ivory, rhinoceros horn and other materials. Porcelain brush washers are more commonly used.
2. What is the brush washer used for?
Brush washers, also known as ink washers, are tools that ancient literati put on their desks to hold water to wash their brushes. The main functions of the brush washers are: :
1. Clean the brush. Because the brush is extremely delicate, if it is not washed immediately after use, the glue in the ink will corrode the tip of the brush. Therefore, you must use a brush washer to clean the brush after use. This is The main function of pen washing is also the origin of its name.
2. The pen washer can also be used to add water to the inkstone pool.
3. The function of brush wash is also to moisten the brush. In painting, many special effects using water are achieved by brush wash.
4. Many brush washers are exquisitely designed and have a certain degree of appreciation and artistry.
5. The materials and designs of many handed down brush washers are relatively precious and have high collection value.
3. Is it necessary to buy a brush washer?
A pen washer is a study utensil used to clean brushes. Although it is not among the four treasures of the study: pen, ink, paper and inkstone, it is still a very important one. As a writing tool, for those who love calligraphy and often practice calligraphy, it is necessary to buy a pen washer.
If you often write on the spot, it will be much more convenient to buy a pen washer to clean the brush. Even if you clean the brush simply and hastily, it is much better than not cleaning the brush at all. Maintenance of the brush Also very useful.
In addition, when painting landscapes, brush washers are also used to help moisturize the brush and create strokes of different ink colors.