Suminagashi | The making of Kuuki

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3 жыл бұрын

The title of this piece is Kuuki 空気 (air).
Suminagashi (墨流し), often translated to "floating ink," is the ancient Japanese technique of marbling. For me, it is art therapy.
There is something so healing about lightly touching your brushes to the surface of the water and creating those entrancing ink rings. Any slight breath or movement and a new design will take shape. You can't control it. You can't replicate it. It just is. In turn, forcing you to just go with its flow. To live and create without certainty.
still in bloom, M
🤍 MATERIALS
+ brushes: yasutomo all-purpose brush
+ ink: yasutomo black sumi ink
+ paper: yasutomo pad of hosho paper (6H)
+ tray: isaac jacobs clear acrylic serving tray
☁️ CREDIT
+ video music by andrew martin

Пікірлер: 77

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! ☕ If you enjoyed the video, feel free to show your support by clicking the subscribe button and liking this video. 🤍 Please leave me a comment if you want to say hi or if you have questions. ☁️

@aparnaramakrishnan2325 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and calming. Great work!

@YasutomoArtOrigami 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Your videos are such a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing!

@Javaman92 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful!

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@AlexandraFrontanes Жыл бұрын

I love this!!

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ✨

@healthyheartymeals6541 Жыл бұрын

Thank u for sharing amazing techniques

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@MoxieStoermer 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos very much, and appreciate the unique and thoughtful results you achieve.

@hellostudiom 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad! Thank you for the kind words. 🥺❤️

@MoxieStoermer 3 жыл бұрын

@@hellostudiom I look forward to more.

@sandrabaron1703 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was mesmerizing and informative

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video.

@tuhistoria1 2 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso vídeo

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!✨

@isacienfuegos9210 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, the paper just get soaked so well with ink. Wonderful print. I have been doing it with Bristol and watercolor paper, but Hosho paper feels like a whole new dimension. I will get some sheets!

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: When I first got started, I practiced a lot with just some cheap printer paper I had around my apartment. After I gained a bit more confidence, then I splurged a bit and bought the Hosho paper pad (6H) from Yasutomo. I have not gone back since. I like that it has one textured side and one side that is standard/flat. It definitely feels like a new dimension. Good luck! 😊

@abhipsadas8604 27 күн бұрын

So pretty ❤❤❤

@hellostudiom 27 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! 💕

@ThatKpopGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

Almost as beautiful as the creator. 😍

@hellostudiom 3 жыл бұрын

😘😘😘

@andrewnr3238 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and calming. As I am going to be off work for a couple of months later this year, I would love to try this (though I’m pretty sure that my results won’t be terribly impressive!). Could you tell me what is the clear liquid you are using, and what paper you use? Many thanks.

@hellostudiom 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew! I am so glad that you found the video beautiful and calming. The beautiful thing about this technique is that every piece is unique and beautiful in its own way and I believe that will be the case for you when you try it. I linked all of my materials in the description box. The clear liquid is just water and a small amount of dish soap. I don't really measure it, but you should start with a very small amount of soap and build up from there. Good luck!

@iqbrito 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thnak you for the videos you make. I have a question. My blacks are not turning out real black, more like gray. I purcjsed exactly the materials you list here. Any suggestiins on how I can improve that? Please and thnak you :)

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Isa! I suggest using a bit more ink. The ink needs to be concentrated to get darker circles/rings. The more you dip the inked brush tip on the water, the more ink there'll be and the darker your rings will be. Sometimes I dip my brush with the black ink into the water several times before I dip my brush with the soap/dispersant. I want the ink to appear darker before I start creating making the rings. I hope that helps! 🤗

@hassanshahid9347 Жыл бұрын

Hey there. love this video os urs. wanted to ask u if this sumi ink works well on the fabric too ? I wanna have these effects on a fabric so wat shud i do ?

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

I haven't used it on fabric, but I know there are different methods to stain a fabric. Silk is a popular one to try. The finer the weave, the sharper and more colorful your results will be.

@adventureofstyle5902 Жыл бұрын

When I use soapy water to create negative space, the dominant color starts to "drop," any tips? What type of paint and surfactant are you using? Thanks!

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

I use yasutomo black sumi ink and haven't tried a surfactant yet. I typically use distilled water and that seems to work well for me. If your ink isn't floating, you can try using a bit less soap in your water mixture. You can also try reducing the amount of ink you're using. Sometimes, it's a combination of both things. I often test/troubleshoot my mixtures in a small bowl before I fill my tray. I hope that helps!

@J___92 Жыл бұрын

@@hellostudiom Hi! how do you use the distilled water? I'm new in this and I'm a little bit lost! Hope you can answer me :)

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

@@J___92 hi there! I use distilled water in the tray because I live in a city with hard water. The ink works better with a softer water. I hope that helps!

@karankronos9988 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely art. Can you please tell me if the normal black ink works for this method?

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karan! Ink made specifically for marbling will produce the best results, but people have successfully used calligraphy ink or any ink they found laying around the house so feel free to give whatever ink you have a try.

@karankronos9988 2 жыл бұрын

@@hellostudiom i tried with fountain ink, and after the first dip the ink starts sinking.

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

@@karankronos9988 I am so sorry to hear that. Try visiting this link for some helpful troubleshooting tips. This helped me when I was just getting started. www.ruthbleakley.com/blog/2013/11/suminagashi-marbling-tips/

@erumshamsi4481 2 жыл бұрын

What is hosho paper, where can we find it from? Any alternate plz.

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Hey again Erum! This is the paper I am referring to: yasutomo.com/product/hosho-paper-pad-6h/ and it can be purchased from several places: Amazon, Blick, Jerry's. When I first started out, I actually just used plain, cheap printer paper until I was ready to upgrade. That works best and tends to be much cheaper.

@patchesemblems Жыл бұрын

Hello, can I use Chinese traditional calligraphy and painting black ink? If it is color, what kind of paint should be used? Thanks.

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

I haven't tried Chinese calligraphy ink, but I know people have had success with a lot of different inks. I like using boku undo marbling ink to add some color. I hope that helps!

@healthyheartymeals6541 Жыл бұрын

I just wana ask you,which colors have you applied in it ? Are these acrylic paints or ?

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I use Yasutomo's Sumi Ink in the color black. This particular ink works very well for me. I know some people also use acrylic paint, but I haven't tried that yet with this technique. I hope that helps!🙂

@healthyheartymeals6541 Жыл бұрын

@@hellostudiom Thank you so much for your reply...actually that ink is not available in my country ,thats why I was asking ,can I apply acrylic paints instead of that specific ink.☺

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

@@healthyheartymeals6541 Oh I see. ☺ Acrylic paint should be fine to use. However, you will need to thin the paint with some water. You might also have to thicken the water a bit so the paint floats on the surface. This resource may be helpful: nysci.org/pdf/Maker-Tutorial-Acrylic-Paint-Marbling.pdf#:~:text=The%20marbling%20process%20involves%20floating,be%20stained%20with%20the%20pattern.

@alexmonfort3998 6 ай бұрын

Can you show the piece once it is completely dry? does it wash off the colour a little bit?

@hellostudiom 5 ай бұрын

Great question! I do have several pictures of my art on Instagram. It usually takes a few hours for them to dry and the color is still vibrant. When I dunk the paper in the water at the end, it removes the excess ink but most of the ink stays on the paper for me. Here's a link to an example of what it looks like 100% dry: instagram.com/p/CONytxJjLXz/

@faytar1890 2 жыл бұрын

Great, i will bring all materials but i want to know the liquid only water ?

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Yes, there is water in the basin. In one of the cups, I have a mixture of water with a tiny bit of soap to create the space between the black ink rings. Good luck! 😊

@user-xn1si8mx9l Жыл бұрын

hello. Do you mix anything with the water in the box?

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

Great question! It's just distilled water in the tray. Nothing special added to it. 😊

@tanyaroche9302 2 жыл бұрын

How long do dry the paper? How do dry it so it doesn't tear?

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya! That is a great question. I normally lay it flat to dry on a cloth on my desk (in the space right next to my water tray). I lay it down right after pulling it out of the water and try not to handle it for a couple hours. The dry time varies depending on the humidity in my apartment and available sunlight. Try not to keep it in the water for too long and make sure the paper you use is not too thin.

@user-cg7nh3bl2e 3 ай бұрын

What is in the other glass, beside the blank ink?

@hellostudiom Ай бұрын

Great question! It's a soap and water mixture. A few drops of soap mixed with water to help disperse the ink.

@sameeraali2592 5 ай бұрын

Wawo are they some specoal colours for marbling

@hellostudiom Ай бұрын

Just black sum ink and some soapy water to make something cool. 😊

@erumshamsi4481 2 жыл бұрын

What have you put in the water?

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Erum! Water prep in the cup: I add 1-2 drops of dish soap to 4-6 oz. of water. 🧼 The water in the tray is plain water from my sink. I hope that helps! 😃

@erumshamsi4481 Жыл бұрын

@@hellostudiom thanks❤️

@LEFEVREThelma Жыл бұрын

Hi! I love your video, so relaxing. I'm thinking of doing this with my students! I have a question, are there any coloured inks? And can you give me the exact link for the black ink, I went to the yasutomo inks website but I'm afraid I didn't get the right one... Thank you!

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much for watching. I have used some colorful ink from a set and it's used a lot for students because it's so easy to use: www.dickblick.com/products/aitoh-boku-undo-suminagashi-marbling-inks/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=01309-1009&gclid=Cj0KCQiArsefBhCbARIsAP98hXRIPPhH9uaslJxlFS-EefFIeEoJBX5djhWDjpDqP40t8lyWt8Yl8ggaAiMWEALw_wcB An exact link for the black ink is here: yasutomo.com/product/bokuju-or-liquid-ink-ky12/

@LEFEVREThelma Жыл бұрын

@@hellostudiom thank you so much for your answer ! I can’t wait to try this :)

@aparecidarossato5952 2 жыл бұрын

Este líquido é água ??? Obrigada

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por ver! The liquid in the tray is water. The liquid in the cup is a water/soap mixture. Hope this helps!

@aparecidarossato5952 2 жыл бұрын

@@hellostudiom obrigada. Quero fazer este trabalho aqui. Mas não sei onde adquirir e nem o nome dos materiais usados. Mas vou conseguir. Faço pinturas em páreo. Mas a sua técnica ninguém faz aqui. Muito lindo. AMO AS TINTAS. E SUAS CORES.

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you will try it for yourself. Everything is linked in the description so you can try to find it. Thank you again!

@lncp412 10 ай бұрын

Que papel usas

@hellostudiom 7 ай бұрын

When I first got started I used cheap printer paper. Now I use the Yasutomo pad of hosho paper (6H). Paper that is "unsized" or made for printmaking often works best. I hope that helps!

@loretakavaliauskiene9221 2 жыл бұрын

Labai gerai

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! ✨

@surjitsingh9380 2 жыл бұрын

Which colour use name and which colour

@hellostudiom Жыл бұрын

Hi Surjit! I use the Yasutomo Sumi Ink in the color black. ⚫

@neetyjain4451 2 жыл бұрын

Is this just water

@hellostudiom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Neety! Water prep in the cup: I add 1-2 drops of dish soap to 4-6 oz. of water. 🧼 The water in the tray is from the tap. Hope that helps! 😃

@orpexsoze3296 8 ай бұрын

Cairan yg putih apaan ya?

@hellostudiom 7 ай бұрын

The white liquid is actually not white at all. Almost like magic! It's just water with a little bit of dish soap mixed in. The solution works as a dispersant in between the black ink rinks. Pretty cool and simple!