Black Chinese Sumi Ink

Chinese Sumi ink is made using lamp oil soot (derived from the burning of vegetable oil) mixed with water and binder (non vegan) - this type of ink is often referred to as 'Yuenboku' and is rarer than the standard wood based offering.  This free flowing dense Chinese black ink is non-toxic and is ideal for drawing, calligraphy and brush work. Supplied in a plastic container with screw cap for easy transference.  It works beautifully with bamboo dip pens, mapping pens and Chinese brushes.  It is smudge proof, permanent and lightfast once dry.

Use neat for dense dark shading and sumi-e painting or dilute with water for ink washes and gradient effects. Dries to a matte black lightfast finish with a slight sheen (dependant upon the absorbency of the surface).