

These unique ink sticks are unlike any art supply you’ve used before! Made with vividly saturated high-quality organic pigments and a gelatin binder, Saiboku Aya ink sticks give you the experience of traditional sumi ink sticks with a gorgeous pop of color. Handmade by skilled craftsmen in Japan, each Saiboku ink stick varies slightly in size and bears the subtle marks of the hands that created them. Molded with a beautiful pattern of four petals called hanabishi, a motif similar to a family crest.
Fine-grained colors can be layered without becoming muddy, and can be used for sumi, ink, and watercolor painting as well as broad edge and pointed pen calligraphy. Colors are intermixable, but may have different densities and separate easily. Stir thoroughly and frequently to avoid separation. To use these pigment sticks, rub them with a small amount of water on an ink stone / grinding dish. We recommend using these ink sticks with the Boku-Undo Suzuki Ink Stone (Bok-24077) it is easier to see when your colors are ready on the white surface of this ink stone / grinding dish than traditional black.
Dry completely after use to avoid cracking. Store in a cool, dry place for best results and to preserve ink sticks for long-lasting, high-performing use. Saiboku Aya ink sticks are for professional use only and should not be used by children. Avoid ingesting them or making them into a dry powder, as they may be harmful to breathe in. Not for cosmetic use.
Roughly 2.5” x 1.25” in size. Each Saiboku Aya ink stick comes packaged in a paper box. Much of the packaging is in Japanese, including the color name; please reference the number on the back of each box to confirm color.
These unique ink sticks are unlike any art supply you’ve used before! Made with vividly saturated high-quality organic pigments and a gelatin binder, Saiboku Aya ink sticks give you the experience of traditional sumi ink sticks with a gorgeous pop of color. Handmade by skilled craftsmen in Japan, each Saiboku ink stick varies slightly in size and bears the subtle marks of the hands that created them. Molded with a beautiful pattern of four petals called hanabishi, a motif similar to a family crest.
Fine-grained colors can be layered without becoming muddy, and can be used for sumi, ink, and watercolor painting as well as broad edge and pointed pen calligraphy. Colors are intermixable, but may have different densities and separate easily. Stir thoroughly and frequently to avoid separation. To use these pigment sticks, rub them with a small amount of water on an ink stone / grinding dish. We recommend using these ink sticks with the Boku-Undo Suzuki Ink Stone (Bok-24077) it is easier to see when your colors are ready on the white surface of this ink stone / grinding dish than traditional black.
Dry completely after use to avoid cracking. Store in a cool, dry place for best results and to preserve ink sticks for long-lasting, high-performing use. Saiboku Aya ink sticks are for professional use only and should not be used by children. Avoid ingesting them or making them into a dry powder, as they may be harmful to breathe in. Not for cosmetic use.
Roughly 2.5” x 1.25” in size. Each Saiboku Aya ink stick comes packaged in a paper box. Much of the packaging is in Japanese, including the color name; please reference the number on the back of each box to confirm color.
Features | Water-Soluble |
Tip Style | Block |
Ink Type | Pigment |
Compatibility | Pointed Pen, Broad Pen, Brush |
Surface | Paper |
Skill Level | Intermediate, Advanced |
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Orders placed online and by phone generally ship within 48-72 business hours. Paper and Ink Arts is closed on Saturday & Sundays, so orders placed over the weekend will begin shipping on the following Monday.
If there is an item in your order that is out of stock, we will contact you via email when your order is packed to allow you the choice of having your other items shipped or having your entire order held until your backordered item arrives.
Shipping charges are simply the standard UPS or USPS rate of shipping your package to your location based on the package's weight. Sheets of paper require a tube for shipping, thus your shipping rates will increase from the amount you see on your online order to compensate for the extra parcel. No handling charges are ever added.
If an item doesn’t suit you, package it carefully to avoid shipping damage. We’ll be glad to give you a full credit or refund for the price of the unopened/unused item. Please note:
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Simply include a note with your order number and return regularly-priced, unopened/unused merchandise within 30 days by US Mail or UPS to:
Paper & Ink Arts
Attention: Returns
113 Graylynn Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214