Last week, we had a culture lesson-Chinese Calligraphy ,the teacher Susan teached us the basic knowledge of calligraphy .
Chinese brushes usually have bamboo handles but are sometimes made of other materials such as h...ard wood, ivory and porcelain. The brushes used for calligraphy should have stiff tips. Most commonly, these are made from the hair of wolves. A large-size brush is easier for the beginner to handle.
Ink can be purchased in two forms: liquid or stick. Grinding ink from an ink stick is laborious and time-consuming. We suggest that you purchase the liquid ink (most commonly imported from Japan and bottled in a plastic container) from an arts supplies store. This ink has a rather dense consistency and is easier to use if diluted with water