{"product_id":"baton-d-encre-solide","title":"Solid ink stick — 16 cm \/ 120 g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1A1B41;\"\u003e16 cm Solid Ink Stick – Calligraphy, Sumi-e and Ink Drawing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis solid ink stick is used to prepare liquid ink on a wet stone, for calligraphy, sumi-e, wash painting, and brush drawing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nIts 16 cm size offers a comfortable grip during grinding. The pigment is gradually released upon contact with water and the stone, allowing you to adjust the ink's density according to the preparation time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nWeighing around 120 g, this dense format is suitable for regular practice. It allows you to prepare ink on demand, in small quantities for exercises or a deeper black for strong lines.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eINFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    The ink stick is used with an ink stone and a few drops of clear water. Unlike already liquid ink, it allows you to prepare only the necessary quantity and control the depth of the black.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Lightly ground ink is suitable for washes, light strokes, and dilution exercises. Ink prepared for a longer time results in a denser black, useful for bold characters, deep lines, and stronger contrasts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    The result depends on the stone used, the amount of water, the paper, the brush, and the time spent grinding.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eCHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 120 g\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e calligraphy, sumi-e, wash painting, ink drawing, brush painting\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e grinding on a wet ink stone\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eUSE \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Place a few drops of clear water on the ink stone, then rub the stick slowly in circular or regular movements. Add water gradually rather than over-diluting from the start.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    For a lighter ink, reduce grinding time or add a little water. For a deeper black, extend preparation until you get a denser, more opaque ink.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    After use, wipe the stick if it is damp, then let it dry before storing. Avoid storing it in a humid place to preserve its surface.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eASSEMBLE YOUR INK KIT\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To prepare ink, this stick can be paired with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pierre-a-encre-naturelle\"\u003enatural ink stone with lid\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pierre-a-encre-baton-initiation\"\u003ebeginner's ink stone and stick set\u003c\/a\u003e, \n    depending on the desired working format.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    For line work, it can accompany the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pinceau-traditionnel-de-calligraphie\"\u003ebamboo calligraphy brush\u003c\/a\u003e, \n    the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pinceau-de-calligraphie-poils-naturels\"\u003etraditional natural rabbit hair brush\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/coffret-5-pinceaux-calligraphie\"\u003eset of 5 Chinese calligraphy brushes\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To receive ink with balanced diffusion, you can use it with \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/papier-xuan-semi-mur\"\u003esemi-ripe Xuan paper\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/papier-xuan-artisanal-en-fibres-vegetales\"\u003ehandmade Xuan paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    To rest brushes between strokes and keep the table clean, you can complete the set with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/repose-pinceaux-en-ceramique-1\"\u003eBlue Dragon ceramic brush rest\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/support-pour-pinceaux-noir\"\u003eblack studio brush holder\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.4); margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #1A1B41;\"\u003e🤍 Ikane Workshop Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Add only a few drops of water at first, then grind slowly. The longer the grinding time, the denser the black becomes. For washes, prepare a lighter ink, then adjust gradually.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikane Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56863235735884,"sku":"\u003cnone\u003e","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8786\/7468\/files\/grand_baton_encre.png?v=1778179270","url":"https:\/\/b31fyk-vr.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/baton-d-encre-solide","provider":"IKANE PARIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}