Sumi Liquid Ink for Calligraphy & Ink Painting — 100g, 250g, 500g

Name: Sumi Liquid Ink for Calligraphy & Ink Painting — 100g, 250g, 500g
Rating: 4.89 (19 reviews)

$13.90 USD

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✓ Ready-to-use sumi ink — no grinding or mixing needed

✓ Great for calligraphy, bamboo, flowers, ink washes, and brush practice

✓ Pair with xuan paper and brushes to complete your first ink painting setup

Seen in our videos — ready-to-use sumi ink for calm brush painting at home.

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A beginner-friendly ready-to-use sumi liquid ink for Chinese ink painting, calligraphy, sumi-e, bamboo, flowers, and everyday brush practice.

No grinding or mixing is needed. Simply pour a small amount into an ink dish, load your brush, and begin practicing calligraphy strokes, bamboo leaves, flower petals, animal details, or soft ink washes.

Use it with Chinese calligraphy brushes and semi-sized xuan paper to create a simple ink painting setup at home. Choose 100g for your first practice bottle, 250g for regular use, or 500g if you paint frequently.

Starting from scratch? Our Chinese Ink Painting Beginner Kit includes brushes, xuan paper, sumi ink, and an ink dish in one complete setup.

Prefer the traditional process? Explore our Sumi Ink Stick & Real Stone Inkstone Set.

Details

Type: Ready-to-use sumi liquid ink
Available sizes: 100g / 250g / 500g
Color: Black
Best for: Chinese ink painting, calligraphy, sumi-e, ink wash practice, bamboo, flowers, and brush painting
Use with: Chinese calligraphy brushes, xuan paper, ink dishes, fine line brushes, and inkstone-style tools
Beginner note: Easier and faster to start with than a traditional sumi ink stick
How to use: Pour a small amount into an ink dish, dip your brush, and begin painting
Care note: Close the bottle after use and avoid leaving ink open for long periods

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Ready to Paint, No Grinding Needed

Liquid sumi ink is the easiest way to begin Chinese ink painting at home.

There is no need to grind an ink stick or prepare traditional tools first. Just pour a small amount into an ink dish, load your brush, and begin practicing calm strokes on xuan paper.

It is a simple choice for beginners who want to try bamboo, flowers, calligraphy lines, cats, ink washes, and quiet brush painting moments.

How to Use Sumi Liquid Ink

1. Pour a Small Amount
Pour a little sumi ink into an ink dish, palette, or small bowl before you begin.
2. Load Your Brush
Dip your calligraphy brush into the ink, then gently adjust the amount of ink on the brush tip.
3. Start Painting
Practice bamboo leaves, flowers, calligraphy strokes, animal outlines, or soft ink washes on xuan paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ink ready to use?

Yes. This sumi liquid ink is ready to use from the bottle. You do not need to grind an ink stick or mix anything before painting.

Is this good for beginners?

Yes. Liquid sumi ink is one of the easiest options for beginners because it is simple, quick, and ready for brush practice right away.

What can I use this ink for?

You can use it for Chinese ink painting, calligraphy, sumi-e, bamboo, flowers, cats, animal outlines, ink washes, and daily brush practice.

What paper works best with this ink?

This ink works well with xuan paper, semi-sized xuan paper, raw xuan paper, rice paper, and some watercolor papers.

What size should I choose?

Choose 100g if you are just starting. Choose 250g for regular practice, or 500g if you paint often and want more ink for daily use.

Is this the same as a sumi ink stick?

No. A sumi ink stick needs to be ground with water on an inkstone. Liquid sumi ink is already prepared, making it faster and easier for beginners.

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Delivery was fast and there was no damage.

Exactly as described and fast shipping

It's nice to save the effort of grinding food to use.

Sumi Liquid Ink for Calligraphy & Ink Painting — 100g, 250g, 500g

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Good product, safe packaging, fast delivery, thank you.

Sumi Liquid Ink — 100g, 250g, or 500g | Calligraphy & Ink Painting

It arrived normally. I will try it out and review again.

I am very satisfied with the fast delivery.
The quality is also good, I am very satisfied.
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The ink smells like pine. The color is intense. I recommend it.

Delivery was good! It's not a thick fabric, but it feels soft to the touch and offers good value for money.

“the product arrived by mail within a reasonable time without any noticeable delay, and the packaging was secure and in excellent condition. Upon receipt, i found the product to be in very good condition, completely free of any damage, and exactly as described and shown in the pictures. A successful and satisfying shopping experience, and i would confidently recommend this product.”

In my case, I don't plan to use it for calligraphy, but rather for a Japanese-style ruler.

The ink takes quite a while to dry, which is great for the use I'm going to give it.

I thought it will be more thick and opaque, but it is my first sumi ink, so i don't have any comparison. It has weird aroma, smells like old furniture haha

Beautiful large bottle of Chinese ink! Bottle received in good condition!

Great packaging very secure. The ink smell nice, but not thick. Ideal for painting but not great for writing.

The ink arrived very well. 👍🏻 Despite not having any additional protection, the packaging is durable. When using the ink, I compared it with a thicker ink stick; this one is very liquid and slightly lighter, but it has a good color... The only thing that stood out to me was its smell, like lava notes.

If you buy food, then you don't need to worry about eating it.

I had to buy food unnecessarily, buy rice unnecessarily, and then change it again.

I will continue to buy this slime for practice in the future.

I had to buy food unnecessarily, buy rice unnecessarily, and then change it again.

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