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Authentic Chinese Watercolor Set

Authentic Chinese Watercolor Set Yasutomo

These watercolors were developed specifically for Chinese painting but they can be mixed with traditional watercolors and Japanese watercolors for amazing results. The colors are brilliant and lightfast. They are water-resistant when dry and can withstand wet mounting, yet are fully water-soluble like a traditional watercolor. They can be reworked like traditional watercolors but it can take longer because the binder is different and much stronger. This 12-color set includes Sienna, scarlet, gamboge yellow, Chinese white, vermillion, cinnabar, rouge, carmine, light red, light green, blue, pthalo blue and indigo.

Bamboo Brush Vases

Bamboo Brush Vases Yasutomo

These attractive all natural bamboo brush vases are waterproof and can be used to hold brushes or other items in the home, office or studio.

Baren Yasutomo

This smooth, light rubbing pad, made of bamboo bark, is used in traditional Japanese woodcut printing, or Ukiyo-e. The strong grain of the surface allows the artist to convey pressure firmly to the paper. It measures 4-1/2" in diamter.

Bokuju Sumi Set

Bokuju Sumi Set Yasutomo

A perfect sumi-e starter kit for anyone wishing to learn the classic art of sumi-e. Great for both novice and experienced sumi-e artists. This set contains two sumi brushes (SW1 and CC3), one bottle of Bokuju (liquid sumi ink), and a porcelain saucer 3 1/2″ diameter x 1/2″ deep in a beautiful paper box. Includes an instruction sheet with detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to paint a sumi poppy flower.

Calli-Sumi Brushes

Calli-Sumi Brushes Yasutomo

Calli-Sumi brushes are made with coarse, stiff horse hair which gives a crisp touch. Each brush has been made to suit the demands of various styles of brush calligraphy and Sumi-e, an ancient style of painting renowned for its simplicity, grace and beauty.

Flat Wash Hake Brushes

Flat Wash Hake Brushes Yasutomo

Hake brushes are versatile oriental brushes that are especially suited for thin media. This brush has very wide, flat bristles, good for watercolor and oil, although it is particularly well-suited for ceramic art. The sheep hair bristles are protected by metal ferrules, and the wooden handles are flat and smooth.

Hake Sheep Hair Brushes

Hake Sheep Hair Brushes Yasutomo

Hake brushes are unique, flat wide brushes ideal for applying media over large areas, for wash, sizing, gluing and more. The flat handle and soft sheep hair give you excellent brush control. They are indispensable tools when working with delicate and absorbent Oriental papers and on art and craft projects.

Liquid Sumi Ink

Liquid Sumi Ink Yasutomo

Liquid sumi inks are economical, convenient and time saving as it eliminates the need for grinding.

Natural Suzuri Stone

Natural Suzuri Stone Yasutomo

The Suzuri is a flat grinding stone used to make Sumi ink. It has a sloping indentation, which forms a small well at one end. A Sumi ink stick is ground on the stone surface to produce liquid ink. A combination of powdered natural stone and cementing compound is molded under high pressure to produce this good quality, natural stone.

Niji Sumi-e Book

Niji Sumi-e Book Yasutomo

This 24-page instruction booklet covers the tools, materials and applications of the Sumi-e art of brush painting.

Nori Paste Yasutomo

This starch paste is great for all paper projects. From bookbinding to scrapbooking, from archival projects to collage, it dries slowly for intricate readjustments and is safe to use with even the most delicate papers. Works wonderfully for Bunka embroidery. Dries clear and incredibly strong yet it is entirely reversible in water.

Porcelain Paint Tray

Porcelain Paint Tray Yasutomo

This nine-section porcelain paint try measures 5 5/8” in diameter and 1/2″ deep. Made of heavyweight high-quality Japanese porcelain, this can be used with all media. Easy to clean and non-staining.

Porcelain Watercolor Dish

Porcelain Watercolor Dish Yasutomo

For a serene painting experience use this elegant porcelain watercolor dish for mixing colors out of the tube or from pans. This single round saucer measures 3"-1/2" in diameter.

Rice Paper Rolls

Rice Paper Rolls Yasutomo

Beautiful imported oriental papers made from a variety of fibers in versatile absorbent rolls for ink and brush work, watercolor, sketching, etc.

Student Hake Brushes

Student Hake Brushes Yasutomo

These sheep hair Hake brushes are both durable and versatile. When wet, they come to a sharp point edge, and are capable of holding a substantial amount of ink or water. They can be used for a variety of applications, including watercolor and ceramic painting.

Sumi Brush Holders

Sumi Brush Holders Yasutomo

A bamboo roll-up holder to protect the hair structure of brushes up to 12" in length.

Sumi Ink Sticks

Sumi Ink Sticks Yasutomo

When ground in a suzuri stone with water these ink sticks produce ink that can be used to make deep black tones and subtle variations of gray. They are ideal for creating beautiful Asian ink paintings. The artist grade stick (YOSSB700) is made in Taiwan packaged in a paper box and peggable plastic bag. The professional quality ink stick (YOSSB900) is made in Japan and is packaged in a sturdy, paper box. The dot on the end of the box indicates the higher quality ink. Each stick measures 5/8"w x 3/8"d x 2-3/4"h.

Sumi-E Painting & Sketch Pads

Sumi-E Painting & Sketch Pads Yasutomo

These rice paper pads are made of Kozo and Hosho fibers. Kozo is the principal fiber used in most Japanese papers and is noted for its length, strength and fineness. Hosho is a highly refined Kozo paper noted for its thickness, strength and fluffiness. Both styles are known for their resistance to shrinkage.

Suzuri Stone Sumi Set

Suzuri Stone Sumi Set Yasutomo

A perfect sumi-e starter kit for anyone wishing to learn the classic art of sumi-e. Great for both novice and experienced sumi-e artists. This set contains two sumi brushes (SW1 and CC3), one sumi ink stick and one Suzuri stone in a beautiful paper box. Includes an instruction sheet with detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to paint a classic sumi bamboo painting.

The Niji Roll Yasutomo

Constructed of durable, water-resistant nylon canvas with the capacity to hold 36 markers, pencils, pens, water brushes or drawing supplies, the Niji Roll is the prefect carrying case for creativity on the go. It has a sturdy vinyl snap closure that wraps around the roll for secure storage. The extra wide elastic bands provide convenience and security. When fully opened the roll is 19" long and 7-3/4" wide.

TP235 Combination Bamboo Pen and Brush

TP235 Combination Bamboo Pen and Brush Yasutomo

This bamboo sketching pen has two useful ends- one end is used as a pen for ink drawing and painting, the other is a brush for Sumi or color sketching. Ideal for illustrators, fine artists, designers and students. Create initial sketches and simply flip your tool to add bold strokes or color washes.

Traditional Chinese Ink

Traditional Chinese Ink Yasutomo

These authentic Chinese drawing and painting inks allow for stability and re-solubility. The inks are intense black straight from the bottle and create different values when mixed with water. Mix with Chinese watercolors for even more interesting effects. The 180ml bottles have a convenient lid that allows the cap to come off the side of the larger cap for increased flow control.

Water Well with Palette Lids

Water Well with Palette Lids Yasutomo

This is a generously-sized three section water container with brush pointer in the center. The ten-section palette fits over the water well and the nine-section mixing palette lid fits over the unit. It has a thumb holder for convenient transportation of paints and water.

Watercolor Palette

Watercolor Palette Yasutomo

A plastic watercolor palette that opens out into three sections.

Watercolor Sectional Dish

Watercolor Sectional Dish Yasutomo

A 5" diameter by 5/8" deep, round, 6-sectioned, floral-shaped, porcelain mixing dish.

Woodcarving Set

Woodcarving Set Yasutomo

Wood carving knife set with twelve different tools all made of high grade steel with wooden handles.

1,000 Cranes Origami Kit

1,000 Cranes Origami Kit Yasutomo Warehouse Only

The crane has long been a symbol of peace and longevity. Folding one thousand cranes is an expression of hope, goodwill and promoting peace for all of mankind. As a gift, 1,000 cranes is a powerful gesture of caring, devotion and love. This kit includes everything needed to create a beautiful decoration or gift. It contains 51 sheets of 20 brilliant colors for a total of 1,020 sheets of 3" square origami papers. It also comes with a string for hanging, 30 decorative beads and instructions. The finished hanging project is approximately 36" long.

Animal Pattern Origami Paper

Animal Pattern Origami Paper Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Twenty-four non-toxic sheets of animal patterned paper, for sheets each of: elephant, tiger, zebra, giraffe, alligator and cow plus an instruction booklet.

Asian Watercolor Set

Asian Watercolor Set Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Traditionally used for Sumi-e, these professional watercolors are also perfect for rubber stamping, calligraphy, watercolor, card making and paper crafts.The set includes 12 colors: black, carmine, Chinese white, cobalt blue, crimson, indigo, lemon yellow, pearl green, red ochre, vermillion, viridian and yellow ochre.

Calligraphy 3-Marker Sets

Calligraphy 3-Marker Sets Yasutomo Warehouse Only

These unique mini-chiseled markers are acid-free and come in three nib sizes. Perfect for calligraphy, signs, banners, name tags, place cards, certificates and memory albums. Sets contain one each of the three nib sizes: 2mm, 3.5mm and 5mm. Non-toxic.

Color² Origami Yasutomo Special Order Only

Designed for coloring, this unique origami paper uses stunning original artist designs printed on high quality origami paper. Each package contains 4 each of 6 designs which is perfect for parties, sharing and modular folding. The finished papers can be folded or used in other craft projects and look great, colored in or not. Instructions included.

Double-Sided Origami Paper

Double-Sided Origami Paper Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Sized perfectly for origami, card making and paper crafts, these colorful 5-7/8" square papers are printed with popular patterns on one side and solid color or pearlescent color on the back side. Each pack contains 20 sheets and ten designs.

Fold ' ems Origami Paper Project Packs

Fold ' ems Origami Paper Project Packs Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Using a simple fold-by-number system, these origami packs make paper folding easy and fun for kids ages 3 and up. Each package comes with twelve 5-7/8" square sheets of colored origami paper, enough to make four each of three different animal characters.

Fold 'ems Origami Paper

Fold 'ems Origami Paper Yasutomo Special Order Only

These convenient packs feature 5-7/8" square origami paper in assorted beautiful patterns. Origami paper is not just for folding, it's also used as decorative paper, gift wrap and even an educational tool to help teach math to children.

Gel Xtreme 7-Color Metallic Pen Set

Gel Xtreme 7-Color Metallic Pen Set Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Spice up your correspondence with magical color effects! Seven Gel Xtreme metallic color pens are contained in this set: blue, bronze, gold, green, pink, silver and violet.

Gel Xtreme Pens

Gel Xtreme Pens Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Make your projects and correspondence really stand out with the sparkling colors offered by these metallic gel ink pens. The water-based metallic inks produce dramatic effects on dark and light papers, making these pens a great tool for embellishing and decorating letters, cards, notes and journals. For an extra magical effect, add embossing powder to the ink. The black ink pen offers a finer point than the colored ink varieties.

Harmony Origami Paper

Harmony Origami Paper Yasutomo Warehouse Only

These brightly colored sheets are the perfect weight for holding sharp creases. The large pack comes with 35 6" square sheets- seven sheets each of five different colors. The small pack comes with 50 4-5/8" square sheets- ten sheets each of five different colors.

Kaleidoscope Series Origami

Kaleidoscope Series Origami Yasutomo Special Order Only

Designed to line up at every crease and turn! Created by an origami artist, these unique patterns are colorful and fun to fold. Available in three packages full of unique and artistic designs. The 6" square paper is lightweight but strong for all types of models, simple to complex.

Metallic Origami Paper

Metallic Origami Paper Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Metallic colors bring origami into the 21st century. Available in a variety of colors in 3" x 3" or 5.875" x 5.875" sheets. The 3" x 3" assorted pack includes red, green, silver and gold. The 5.875" x 5.875" assorted pack contains blue, gold, green, light green, orange, peony, red, silver, sky blue and violet.

Yasutomo Multi Media Mineral Paper Pad

Mineral Paper Multi-Media Pads Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Mineral paper (also known as rock or stone paper) is similar to traditional wood pulp-based paper but is made with calcium carbonate from rocks rather than tree pulp and is considered to be an environmentally friendly alternative.

Niji Aquarelle Watercolor Set

Niji Aquarelle Watercolor Set Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Niji Aquarelle watercolors are 36 brilliant colors that dry to a soft matte finish, which is unique from other watercolors. Each round tray boasts a generous amount of pigment and the colors are formulated to dissolve easily and quickly in water. The convenient tray holds the colors securely and the hinged lid protects them while traveling. Perfect for artists, students, designers and crafters who want the convenience of a variety of premixed, vibrant colors.

Niji Oil Pastels

Niji Oil Pastels Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Custom formulated Niji Oil Pastels offer the qualities you expect from professional grades- exceptional blending, a wide selection of color and a creamy texture that holds up to a variety of techniques. The metallic colors are great on light or dark papers, and the fluorescents can be mixed with standard colors to make them pop. The sets are in convenient packages that are reusable for storing your pastels.

Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Sets

Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Sets Yasutomo Warehouse Only

These stunning non-toxic watercolor sets are perfect for students, stampers and watercolor enthusiasts. They come in rich pearlescent cake colors that can be used alone or with other water-based media. The durable plastic hinged lid is a mixing palette.

Niji Waterbrushes

Niji Waterbrushes Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Water is at your fingertips with these inventive brushes. If simplicity, elegance and flow are what you seek in a watercolor brush then the Niji Waterbrush is for you. It is a brush and water container in one. Water is stored in the hollow plastic handle and is released through the bristles with just a squeeze. Waterbrushes provide a simpler way of watercoloring on the go. The mini brush has a short handle for versatility. The small, medium, large and flat brushes have long barreled handles.

Origami Japanese Prints

Origami Japanese Prints Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Embrace Japan's colorful tradition of paper folding with paper printed in authentic, historical Japanese folk art designs. The assortment contains 5-7/8" square sheets in a variety of unique patterns.

Origami Paper Sets

Origami Paper Sets Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Made expressly for the origami art of paper folding, these sheets are brilliantly colored and non-toxic. Each set contains fifty-five square sheets- the small set contains twenty-nine 3-1/2" sheets, eighteen 4-1/2" sheets and eight 5-7/8" sheets; the medium set contains twenty-nine 4-1/2" sheets, eighteen 5-7/8" sheets and eight 8" sheets; the large set contains twenty-nine 4-1/2"sheets, eighteen 6-7/8" sheets and eight 9-5/8" sheets. Instructions are included in all sets.

Origami Paper Stacks

Origami Paper Stacks Yasutomo Warehouse Only

This light-weight student origami paper is great for practice. The strong authentic paper is perfectly square, folds sharp and won't crack. The reverse is white and the stacks include an assortment of colors. Paper is made in Japan.

Origami Papers Yasutomo Special Order Only

Perfectly cut 5-7/8" squares of paper that will not crack when folded. Origami folding is a great way to get elementary level children to learn geometry without realizing that they are learning. Origami paper can also be used as decorative paper or even as wrapping paper for small gifts, collage artwork or to create wonderful paper sculptures. There are endless possibilities.

Outdoor Origami Paper

Outdoor Origami Paper Yasutomo Special Order Only

Perfect for garden decorations, water fountains, celebrations and parties, window ornaments and more. This polyester film origami paper is fade-resistant, easy to fold and waterproof. The pack includes fourteen 5-7/8" square sheets in red, blue, purple, orange, yellow, white and gold.

Sumi All-Purpose Brushes

Sumi All-Purpose Brushes Yasutomo Special Order Only

Sumi brushes are unlike watercolor, oil and most other paintbrushes as they are composed of two separate parts. The central core, which determines the height and basic function of the brush, is made of relatively stiff hairs gathered to form a tapered point, while the outer wrapping consists of softer hairs which are selected for their greater water-holding capacity and for facilitating smooth strokes. They feature a combination of horse, badger, deer, and sheep hair of the same length that come to a point when dipped into water. The hair structure ensures smooth maneuverability and dynamic strokes whether light or heavy pressure is applied.

Traditional Origami Paper

Traditional Origami Paper Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Traditional origami colors and patterns come to life when you create creatures and objects by folding paper. These origami paper packs contain 100 sheets of square folding paper unless noted otherwise.

Two-Sided Foil Origami Paper

Two-Sided Foil Origami Paper Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Made expressly for origami art, these 5-7/8" square papers come in 18-sheet packs and feature a brilliant foil appearance. The Foil/Solid papers have either gold or silver foil on one side and solid color on the other. Packs contain three sheets each of gold/blue, gold/violet and silver/yellow, along with two each of gold/red, silver/green and silver/pink. The Foil/Foil papers have foil surfaces on both sides. Packs include three sheets each of aqua/magenta, blue/orange, green/gold and lime/violet, along with two each of gold/silver and violet/silver.

Y & C Calligraphy Markers

Y & C Calligraphy Markers Yasutomo Warehouse Only

These unique mini-chiseled markers have a generous ink flow and are perfect for scrolls, serifs, flourishes and alphabetic finery. They make a great finish to scrapbooks.

Yuzen II Origami Paper

Yuzen II Origami Paper Yasutomo Warehouse Only

Specially selected for arts and crafts, these 5-7/8" squares allow for complete versatility and creativity. The Yuzen II pack contains twenty-four total sheets-three sheets each of eight different floral patterns.

Yuzen Origami Sheets

Yuzen Origami Sheets Yasutomo Warehouse Only

These beautifully decorated 5-7/8" square sheets will give your paper folding creations a touch of elegance. Each pack contains 24 sheets: four sheets each of six different styles.