{"product_id":"pierre-a-encre-7-5-cm-initiation","title":"Inkstone 7.5 cm — Beginner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1A1B41;\"\u003e7.5 cm Inkstone – Grinding Surface for Calligraphy and Sumi-e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis 7.5 cm round inkstone allows you to grind an ink stick with a few drops of water, to prepare liquid ink for calligraphy, sumi-e, or brush drawing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nIts compact size is suitable for beginners, small workshop tables, and regular practices that do not require a large grinding surface.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThe ink concentration is adjusted manually: the longer the grinding, the denser the black becomes. With more water or a shorter grinding time, the ink remains lighter, useful for washes.\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 inkstone is used to produce ink from a solid stick. It does not contain ink itself; it provides the grinding surface needed to gradually mix water and the pigmented material.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    This 3-inch size is suitable for beginners, density tests, calligraphy exercises, and small quantities of ink prepared on demand.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    The final result depends on the ink stick, the amount of water, the grinding time, the brush, and the paper used.\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\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 cm, or 3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural stone\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner and regular practice\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grinding ink stick, calligraphy, sumi-e, washes, ink drawing\u003cbr\u003e\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; CARE\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 stone, then rub the ink stick in regular circular motions. There's no need to press hard: the grinding should remain slow and controlled.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    For lighter ink, add a little more water or reduce the grinding time. For a deeper black, prolong the motion until a denser ink is obtained.\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, rinse the stone with clear water, without aggressive products, then let it dry naturally before storing.\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;\"\u003eCOMPOSE 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 stone can be paired with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/baton-d-encre-solide\"\u003e16 cm solid ink stick\u003c\/a\u003e, \n    suitable for manual grinding and varying ink concentrations.\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 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    For balanced ink diffusion, you can use it with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/papier-xuan-semi-mur\"\u003esemi-ripe Xuan paper\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \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    For a larger surface or a pre-composed set, you can also check out the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pierre-a-encre-naturelle\"\u003enatural inkstone with lid\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pierre-a-encre-baton-initiation\"\u003einkstone and beginner's stick set\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  Do not force it. Let the weight of the stick do the work and maintain a regular circular motion. The quality of the black depends on time, water, and the consistency of the movement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikane Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56736912900428,"sku":"CJJT134595001AZ","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8786\/7468\/files\/Pierreaencre_cec4627e-be59-4ac6-a96c-cbd044f79d8b.png?v=1778603786","url":"https:\/\/b31fyk-vr.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/pierre-a-encre-7-5-cm-initiation","provider":"IKANE PARIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}