Chinese Art
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The seal paste ink is dry: what to do?
Seal paste (印泥), also called seal ink or cinnabar paste, is an essential accessory for using traditional Chinese seals. Over time, it may lose moisture, harden, or no longer mark...
The seal paste ink is dry: what to do?
Seal paste (印泥), also called seal ink or cinnabar paste, is an essential accessory for using traditional Chinese seals. Over time, it may lose moisture, harden, or no longer mark...
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Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
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How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
Chinese Culture
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When autumn gently arrives
早秋 (zǎo qiū) literally means “early autumn.” In China, this period has a special atmosphere: summer is not quite over yet, but the first signs of autumn are already beginning...
When autumn gently arrives
早秋 (zǎo qiū) literally means “early autumn.” In China, this period has a special atmosphere: summer is not quite over yet, but the first signs of autumn are already beginning...
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A favorable period will eventually arrive!
否极泰来 (pǐ jí tài lái) is a very well-known Chinese chengyu (成语), expressing the idea that when adversity reaches its extreme, a favorable period eventually arrives. Character breakdown 否 (pǐ):...
A favorable period will eventually arrive!
否极泰来 (pǐ jí tài lái) is a very well-known Chinese chengyu (成语), expressing the idea that when adversity reaches its extreme, a favorable period eventually arrives. Character breakdown 否 (pǐ):...
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The 108 beads of a long necklace: what do they ...
Why the number 108 is so important in Chinese culture The number 108 is considered sacred in Buddhism. It represents the 108 obstacles, passions, or attachments that prevent a person...
The 108 beads of a long necklace: what do they ...
Why the number 108 is so important in Chinese culture The number 108 is considered sacred in Buddhism. It represents the 108 obstacles, passions, or attachments that prevent a person...
The Tutorials
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2 easy hairstyles with a hair ribbon
The hair ribbon is the perfect accessory to transform a simple hairstyle into an elegant and romantic look. In just a few minutes, it adds a touch of color and...
2 easy hairstyles with a hair ribbon
The hair ribbon is the perfect accessory to transform a simple hairstyle into an elegant and romantic look. In just a few minutes, it adds a touch of color and...
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🦊 Hairstyling Tutorial: The French Twist Reimag...
Welcome to the blog! Today, we're celebrating an accessory as poetic as it is elegant: the golden sandalwood hairpin, carved in the shape of a little fox. If you think...
🦊 Hairstyling Tutorial: The French Twist Reimag...
Welcome to the blog! Today, we're celebrating an accessory as poetic as it is elegant: the golden sandalwood hairpin, carved in the shape of a little fox. If you think...
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Bohemian Bun: The Simple Tutorial with the Miao...
Are you looking for a hairstyle that is both sophisticated, quick to do, and protects your hair from tight elastics? Look no further! Today, we’re revisiting the classic twisted bun...
Bohemian Bun: The Simple Tutorial with the Miao...
Are you looking for a hairstyle that is both sophisticated, quick to do, and protects your hair from tight elastics? Look no further! Today, we’re revisiting the classic twisted bun...
