"NOTE! The liquid wax used in this lesson plan is now tinted green. Artwork produced using this process will not look like the examples shown. 

Practice the ancient art of sumi-e painting with a modern twist! Paint with diluted wax resist, then reveal your masterpiece by applying black sumi-e ink over the top. The addition of watercolor gives the painting even more interest."

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Sumi-e Resist Painting

Blick All-Purpose Newsprint Sheets - 9'' x 12'', White, 500 Sheets

Blick All-Purpose Newsprint Sheets - 9'' x 12'', White, 500 Sheets (close-up of corner)

Yasutomo Sumi Painting Paper - Kozo Paper Roll, 11"x60" ft 

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Yasutomo Suzuri Grinding Stone - Left angle view showing flat area and well

Amaco Wax Resist - Front of 16 oz bottle shown

Practice the ancient art of sumi-e painting with a modern twist! Paint with diluted wax resist, then reveal your masterpiece by applying black sumi-e ink over the top. The addition of watercolor gives the painting even more interest. For complete instructions and a materials list, follow this link to Blick Art Materials http://www.dickblick.com/lesson-plans/sumi-e-resist-painting/.