The steps for opening a new brush are as follows:
Preparation materials: a basin of warm water and a new brush.
1. Soak the brush in warm water for about 10 minutes.
2. Because the brushes are stuck together with glue, you need to twist them slowly with your hands when soaking to wash off the glue on the brushes.
3. Clean the glue on the brush, and the new brush will be ready.
Precautions for using a brush:
1. Pen tip preparation: The tip of the brush must be soft. A newly purchased brush needs to be opened first, that is, add water to the tip before use. Gently press the tip of the pen with a paper towel until you can grasp the softness and moisture of the pen tip. ?
2. Ink preparation: When using a brush, you need to add the ink into the ink cartridge, adjust the concentration and tone, and maintain a moderate consistency to facilitate the smoothness and changes of the handwriting. ?
3. How to hold the pen: The holding method of the brush needs to be stable and relaxed. When holding the pen, place it on the gap in the palm, and hold the backmost part of the pen barrel with your fingertips. ?
4. Posture and coordination: Brush painting requires good posture and coordination. The left hand is supported rather than suspended in the air. The right hand must move with the painting, echoing the wrist and writing movements. ?
5. Brush-using skills: The writing skills of the brush mainly lie in handling the brush, pressing the brush, changing the brush, picking and folding, controlling the amount of ink, etc. Only by mastering these detailed skills can the brush be elegant and full of vivid charm. Brushwork.