Mini Project Packet: Japanese Sumi Ink

Take a short dive into how everyone's art starts with the creation of art supplies with this Mini Project Packet. Here you will learn a short history of, how to make, and the use of Japanese Sumi Ink. Sumi ink was invented around 610 AD in Japan, and has since been produced and utilized for their Kanji calligraphy and art.

Watch this video: https://youtu.be/str2PVworH4?si=rAL9p168EpR6Ohyo

Once you've made the ink, use it to write characters, words, and try creating a painting with it! If you've enjoyed this, try creating different inks with berries, flower petals, or walnut shells instead of charcoal.

Read more about Japanese Inks here: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/nara-ink-art-research-center-ritsumeikan-university/0wVxpN9NWAVvIw?hl=en

If you have suggestions or ideas for our next Mini Project Packet, share your thoughts with Jill at: [email protected]!