Tools required for writing calligraphy include brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, brush washers, felts, paperweights, etc.
1. The size of the brush, the length of the brush tip, and the softness and hardness of the brush hair should all be selected according to the font you are writing. It is recommended to choose a better ink to facilitate writing. Rice paper, raw, cooked, and mature are all selected based on the font. You can consult the store where they are sold. At the same time, it is recommended to use raw edge paper to practice at the beginning to save costs. Inkstones are mainly used to hold ink, dip pens, and lick pens.
2. The pen washer contains clean water and is used to clean the brush. The felt is felt that is placed under the paper to prevent the writing desk from staining and "ink running". Paperweights hold down paper to reduce the impact of paper wrinkles on writing. In addition, there are pen holders, seals, ink pads, etc. as needed.
Writing posture:
1. To correctly master writing techniques, you must first correct your writing posture. Generally speaking, whether you are writing while sitting or standing, you must keep your head, body, and hands straight. When writing in a sitting position, you can generally write in a sitting position if the characters are not too big. Sit down and write with your body upright, your head straight, shoulders level, back straight, waist straight, eyes looking directly at the paper, about a foot away from the paper, feet flat on the ground, not hanging in the air, because writing requires Use your whole body to send it out. If your feet don't touch the ground, you will be unable to write. This is something beginners must remember.
2. Standing writing is also called standing writing. When writing larger characters, there will be many restrictions when writing while sitting. The range of movement of the body is smaller and the field of vision is not wide, so it is necessary to stand while writing. When practicing writing large characters, you should stand in a standing position with your feet spread naturally, your right foot slightly forward, your upper body leaning slightly forward, your left hand pressing the paper, your right wrist and elbow hanging up, and your luck spreading. When writing in this posture, you can devote all your strength to the tip of the pen. When writing, you can stretch it greatly, take in the overall situation, and have a thorough understanding of the energy.