If you strive to to learn sophisticated and refined art of calligraphy, the main role in future success will be controlled by your teacher. The club Ten–Chi we teach all want art of Japanese calligraphy, and thanks to the accumulated experience understanding how important a mentor is for progress in such difficult and exciting art. That is why we carefully select masters calligraphy our club and ask them the availability of an adequate level of education.

the Second important parameter in art calligraphy this is the selection of materials and tools. In this case, although the process of selecting the right paper and ink is very important, a crucial role is played by the choice of the pen. Pen invented yet before the Christian era. The most ancient species of this product was Kalam — a pen that is made by splitting the end of a stick made of reeds or cane. Kalam was mainly famous in the Arab calligraphers, but there are some works of Kalam among Japanese masters. The main advantage of the Kalam is that it form leaves a lot of space and opportunities for a wide variety of experiments.

is it Possible to make your own feather for calligraphic?

In fact, the same Kalam very just to make yourself, you only need to choose the most convenient way cropping. For example, leaving a wide split after a sawn-off shotgun, you'll be able hold the double line, which in terms of quality will be a little different from the same after ornamental feathers.

All known feathers for calligraphy, which made from the feathers of birds. Despite the widespread view, in most cases, the feather of a bird is not used entirely, it cut the lower part of it. You can make yourself such an exotic writing tool, to do this you need to handle the special letter way. The most difficult process is the cleansing of fat. To eliminate fat surface pen, it must be thoroughly washed, and then boil for twenty minutes in a solution of alum.

to Make ucinku pen you can in a hot condition, but the split is already better done after it has cooled. Get ready to the letter of the goose feathers in specialized stores, often they are part of gift sets for artists.

 

 

 

 

 

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