Senzairei ( 千歳苓 ) is a word that means a thousand years old licorice,
which also means prosperity and happiness.
金 ( kin : gold )
千 ( sen : thousand )
歳 ( sai : years old)
苓 ( rei : licorice )
Width 23mm, Length 94mm, Thickness 12mm, Weight 35grams
The main ingredient is superb rapeseed (canola) oil.
When painting dark black, the color is glossy. When painting pale black, it is brownish black.
Kinmaki means applying gold leaf. This is the most suitable ink for painting.
Real gold leaf is applied to enhance the preservation of the ink. It also makes the ink apply more smoothly.
Ms. Junko Azukawa, a contemporary calligrapher and ink painter in Australia, explains how to use stickinks.
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