What does grinding ink mean?

What does grinding ink mean? Introduction is as follows:

The definition of grinding ink is: grinding ink.

Grinding ink refers to the process of grinding inkstone ink into ink, which is an indispensable step in China traditional painting and calligraphy. In the process of ink grinding, tools such as inkstone and pen container need to be used, and the ink grinder needs to have certain skills and experience.

Generally speaking, when grinding ink, you should first pour out the water in the inkstone, then put a certain amount of ink in the inkstone, and then add a proper amount of water. Then, stir the ink in the inkstone with the handle of the pen to make it evenly dispersed. The ink grinder needs to add water in time until the ink concentration and texture meet the requirements. Finally, pour the ink into the ink bottle for painting and calligraphy.

In the process of grinding ink, we should pay attention to the following points: first, the water used for grinding ink should be clear and free of impurities to ensure the developed ink is clear and transparent; Secondly, when grinding ink, you need to use a proper amount of strength, too hard or too soft will affect the texture and concentration of ink; Finally, the ink bottle should be put in time after the ink research, so as to avoid exposure to the air for too long and affect the quality of the ink.

Generally speaking, the study of ink painting is an important link in China traditional culture and a unique art, and ink painting researchers need certain skills and experience to develop high-quality ink painting.

Extended introduction:

Most inkstones are stones. Guangdong Duanyan inkstone in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, Shexian in Anhui in Wuyuan, Jiangxi, Lintao in Gansu, Hede in Ningxia and Hongsi inkstone in Shandong, etc. Are sought after by scholars of all ages. Ink is simpler. Mo Ding is made of pine smoke and oil fume produced in ancient Huizhou.

Usage: Drop a few drops of clear water in the inkstone hall (the opening of inkstone) of inkstone platform, and hold the Mo Ding in the inkstone hall and rub it with moderate force clockwise or push and pull, so that the ink can be highly blended to a proper consistency when grinding. This is how the ink used in calligraphy and Chinese painting is produced. Nowadays, plastic bottle inks are products of the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, for convenience and cheapness. As far as the effect is concerned, China ink can't replace Mo Ding. I hope you are satisfied with my answer.