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Bamboo dip pen and ink drawing

Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist

Join print maker, Rachel, for an introduction to the art of bamboo dip pen and ink drawing. In this session, Rachel shares how to make a bamboo dip pen, then works through a series of short exercises using drawing ink and watercolours.

Suitable for beginners or anyone wanting to add to their artistic skills.

Preparation

Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.

Video time

31 minutes

Bamboo dip pen and ink drawings

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  • A piece of bamboo cane about the length of a pencil, preferably a piece of old bamboo as it’s easier to carve
  • A good sturdy craft knife like a Stanley knife
  • Drawing ink or Indian ink in your choice of colour (Rachel uses black for the session)
  • 2 x A4 sheets of watercolour paper or very thick cartridge paper that won’t absorb the warmer based paints too quickly
  • A medium / large watercolour brush (size 10 or above)
  • A set of watercolour paints (tubes or blocks)
  • Water pot for washing out brushes
  • A cloth or kitchen roll.