Ink is a traditional writing and painting material, which is used in calligraphy, painting and Chinese painting. Ink can be made in different ways. The following is a common process of making ink:
First, prepare raw materials.
1, inkstone ink block: traditional inkstone ink block, inkstone is a stone vessel, and ink block is made from inkstone.
2. Water: used for grinding ink and adjusting ink concentration.
Second, add water to grind ink.
1, put the inkstone in a fixed position, and then put the ink block on the plane of the inkstone.
2. Use an ink stick and drop an appropriate amount of water drops on the ink block. You can squeeze the ink block a few times first to let the water penetrate into the ink block.
3. Then rub up and down along the ink block with even force and even rhythm. In this process, the ink block will change from hard to soft and gradually grind into ink. Attention should be paid to maintaining uniform strength and grinding speed to avoid ink being too thin or too dense.
Thirdly, filter and adjust the concentration.
1. Filter the ink with a screen or a fine cloth to remove particles and impurities. You can use a fine mesh or fine cloth to pour the ink into the container and filter it.
2. There may be some bubbles or suspended matter in the filtered ink. You can float to the surface upside down, and then gently suck it with a paper towel or cotton ball.
3. If you think the ink is too thick, you can add some water to dilute the ink; If you think the ink is too thin, you can continue to grind the ink to increase its concentration.
Fourth, adjust the ink color.
1, when using pure ink, the ink color is mainly adjusted by changing the ink concentration.
2. The color of ink can be controlled by adding different proportions of water. Increasing the amount of water will make the ink color fade, while decreasing the amount of water will make the ink color deepen.
3. Some artists may add other pigments to adjust the ink color as needed, such as using vermilion as red ink or using blue pigment as blue ink. This depends on the specific needs of the work and personal creative preferences.
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In the process of making ink, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Keep tools and appliances clean to prevent impurities from entering the ink.
2, adjust the ink concentration and consistency, need to have some experience and practice, in order to obtain the ideal effect.
3, according to personal needs and creative needs, you can adjust the color and concentration of ink at any time.
Although the production of traditional ink is relatively simple, there are various ready-made ink products in the modern market. These products are usually easy to use and can meet different needs. If you are just starting to use ink, or it is inconvenient to do it yourself, it may be more convenient and practical to buy ready-made ink.