Class Supply List
These lists are for local students taking the Chinese Watercolor (Sumi) classes but everyone is welcome to use them as references.
When buying items in the stores, please select products supplied by Paragon. Other suppliers might not provide items with the quality requirement approved by the instructors.
For New Students
For Returning Students
Where to buy?
For New Students
| ASK-STAR2 |
Sumi Starter Kit |
Kit includes:
- a large wolf hair brush for bold strokes
- a professional quality combination brush for versatile use
- a fine line brush for details
- a 4" rectangular ink stone
- a "Yellow Mt. Pine" ink stick
- an "Ivy" felt (20''x39'')
- rice paper (10 sheets, 13.5"x54 each")
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For Returning Students Brushes
| Type |
Product # |
Description |
Wolf Hair
(select one) |
ABW-5WB03
ABW-5WB04
ABW-5WB05 |
Orchid and Bamboo - high quality wolf hair brush (L)
Orchid and Bamboo (M)
Orchid and Bamboo (S) |
| ABW-5WB10 | Mountain Horse (M) |
| ABW-5WB02 |
Northern Wolf - economical substitute |
| ABW-5WB07 |
Good Luck - for beginners |
Flow Brush
= Combination
Brush
(select one
or more) |
ABF-3FB01 |
Magic Jade Bamboo
- a magic brush for lots of expression, best flow brush |
| ABF-3FB04 |
Rattail Fine Line - fabulous for smooth, fine and delicate lines |
| ABF-3FB02 |
Half Moon Flow - high quality flow brush |
| ABF-3FB03 |
Best Combination - quality flow brush for less $, nice alternative |
| ABF-3FB05 |
Smoothie - economical substitute for Half Moon Flow or Best Combination |
| Magic Jade Bamboo and Rattail Fine Line are both highly recommended to own |
Sheep Hair
(select one) |
ABS-4SB02 |
White Egret - very good long sheep hair brush |
| ABS-4SB01 |
Long Hair |
Detail Brush
(select one) |
ABD-6DLB2 |
Happy Dot |
| ABD-6DLB1 |
Red Bean - a quality brush for drawing fine lines |
| ABD-6DLB4 |
Super Fine |
Hake Brush
= Wash Brush
(select one) |
ABH-2HB01
ABH-2HB02
ABH-2HB03
ABH-2HB04 |
Hake Brush (1.5")
Hake Brush (2")
Hake Brush (2.5")
Hake Brush (3") |
These brushes are also highly recommended:
Linzi (ABF-3FB09) - a super fine long bristle brush
Calligraphy brushes: Zuan Brush (ABC-1CB03), Jin Ti (ABC-1CB01/ABC-1CB02), or White Cloud (ABF-3FB06) - very economical flow brush Ink and Ink Stick (select one or both kind)
Ink Stone (select one)
| Round |
AIS-2ST05
AIS-2ST04 |
Paragon 5" round ink grinding stone with lid
Paragon 4" round ink grinding stone with lid |
| Rectangular |
AIS-3ST04 |
4" rectangular ink stone |
Paper (select one)
Accessories
Other Optional Supplies
- Water dripper
- Books with some good copies of ancient or current masters' works
- A Chinese Calligraphy Book, and calligraphy tracing practice book (can be purchased at NW Art Supply or Bellevue Art & Frame or Dakota in Seattle)
- Paper weight - rocks from your back yard or fancy ones
- A name seal, stamp also called chop (for signing your work). Ask your instructor. (Stamps of proverb or studio name are recommended)
Where to buy?
In Seattle:
In Bellevue/Everett:
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Bellevue Art & Frame (425) 453-8959
1024 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
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Daniel Smith Artists' Materials, Bellevue Store (206) 812-5877
15112 NE 24th. Street,Bellevue, WA
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