Brief introduction of inkstone
An inkstone is a tool for grinding ink blocks or pigments, also called an inkstone. It is usually made of stone, such as limestone, sandstone, granite and so on. It is square or rectangular, and there is a groove on it for placing ink sticks or pigments.
Ink stone has a long history in China, and is widely used in calligraphy, painting, culture, art and other fields. It is not only an essential tool for painters, but also a symbol of traditional culture.
Second, the introduction of rice paper.
Xuan paper, also known as Xuanzhou paper, is one of the traditional paper materials in China. Originated in the Song Dynasty, it was named after Xuanzhou (now Xuancheng City, Anhui Province), the main producing area of Xuan paper, so it was called Xuan paper.
Xuan paper is made of mulberry bark or other plant fibers through multiple processes. It is characterized by fine texture, good water absorption, strong toughness, good air permeability and freshness. The production technology of rice paper is very unique. Through the special drying and copying process, the paper texture is even and delicate, and the paper surface is smooth and elastic.
Function of inkstone
1. Grinding ink stick
There is a groove on the inkstone for putting ink. People can put the ink block into the groove, and then rub the ink block with the grinding surface on the inkstone to dissolve it into ink. This can adjust the shade of ink and the depth of color to meet the needs of artistic creation such as calligraphy and painting.
Second, the preparation of pigments
In addition to grinding ink sticks, inkstone can also be used to grind pigments.
When painting, the artist can put the pigment into the groove of the inkstone, add a proper amount of water, and stir and grind it with the grinding surface of the inkstone, so that the pigment and water are fully mixed to form the required color and texture.
Third, preserve ink and pigments.
The material of inkstone is usually stone, which has certain water absorption and freshness, which helps to preserve the freshness of ink and pigment. After use, the ink or pigment on the inkstone can be collected back into the groove, which can play a certain role in preservation and is not easy to dry and deteriorate.