Not Too Tight
15 September 2014 No Comments
Unless you’re working on a very hard stone I suggest you wrap your seal stone in a bit of cloth, tissue, or soft leather before you clamp it into your seal vise.
My random notes on Chinese-style seal carving.
Talking Seals
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Seal Ruler
15 August 2014 No Comments
Although usually translated into English as a seal ruler (印規 yingui) this tool has nothing to do with taking measurements.
China Academy of Art
27 May 2014 No Comments
The China Academy of Art was founded in 1928 as the first modern art academy in China. As the foremost art school in mainland China
Day 5
20 May 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 5 Saturday 5 November 2011 There’s no class on the weekends so I’m free to explore the city. I want to use
What’s Seal Ink Made Of?
15 May 2014 2 Comments
Seal ink is a mixture of (commonly) red pigment mixed with oil and bound together with fibers—usually silk or plant fiber.
Day 29
5 May 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 29 Tuesday 29 November 2011 My last day in China. The rain has returned and so has the hot water for a
Day 28
30 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 28 Monday 28 November 2011 6:00 AM – The water for my morning shower is barely warm today. 7:00 AM – I
Day 27
30 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 27 Sunday 27 November 2011 Hangzhou Sightseeing I sleep in a bit and skip breakfast. It’s a beautiful day for sightseeing so
Day 26
30 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 26 Saturday 26 November 2011 Shanghai I have an early breakfast in my room of bakery bread and water, then walk to
Day 25
30 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 25 Friday 25 November 2011 7:30 AM – I have breakfast in the dining hall but arrive later than usual so I
Day 24
30 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 24 Thursday 24 November 2011 7:00 AM – I have breakfast in the dining hall with Kenichi and Suishin: congee with chopped
Day 23
30 April 2014 No Comments
Seal School: Day 23 Wednesday 23 November 2011 This morning I have breakfast in my room with water and bread from the French bakery purchased