Light Gray Sumi Wash Ink — Intenze Japanese Tattoo Ink — 12oz Bottle

Intenze Japanese Tattoo Ink– Light Gray Sumi Wash Ink – 12oz Bottle (138)

The Intenze Japanese Sumi Tattoo Ink was created using historical aspects in order to achieve natural and historic effects on the skin. In order to understand Japanese Tattoo Ink, it’s important to learn about the history. You can learn about the history below.

This listing is for one 12oz bottle of Light Gray Sumi Wash Ink, If you would like a case of Sumi Ink, check out for quantity 16. If you are looking for another color, shop by Color under the Intenze Ink Category.

Specifications:

• Light Gray Sumi Wash Ink
• Size Options: 12oz Bottle
• Price Per 1 Bottle
• Color Options: 1/2oz Colors, 1oz Colors, 2oz Colors, or 4oz Colors

Material Safety Data Sheet:

Light Gray Wash Sumi Ink

Brief History of Japanese Tattoo Ink & Painting:

Wash painting was developed in China during the Tang Dynasty and credited to Wang Wei for applying color to existing ink wash paintings (618-907 AD). During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the art of applying color was further developed. Shortly after China’s discovery of the ink, it was introduced to Korea. While Korean missionaries were traveling in Japan, they helped the Japanese establish a civilized settlement in the mid-14^th century at which time wash painting was introduced.

Wash painting artists typically grind their own ink stick (Japanese: Sumi) over an ink stone to obtain ink; however, prepared inks were also available. Most ink sticks are made of either pine soot or oil soot combined with animal glue (Japanese: Nikawa). Typically, an artist places a few drops of water on an ink stone, grinds the ink stick in a circular motion until smooth, and black ink of the desired concentration is made. Sumi’s are often ornately decorated with landscapes or flowers, sometimes highlighted with gold.