How does buddha board work

And a cheap bamboo bristle brush. Response by poster: Okay, an artist friend has called me and thinks it might be paper related to the art of sumi-e. If anyone familiar with sumi-e could confirm this, that would be wonderful. I don't think it's sumi-e paper. Paper used in sumi-e does not react with water the way the Buddha board does. It is just very absorbent rice paper, good for capturing ink and paint. Best answer: That paper is made and used primarily to practice with water brush strokes for sumi-e painting, but at the store I worked in we used it every day to allow customers to test watercolor brushes with just water, not paint to see how well they held a point and how well they retained and controlled water.

The paper's usually called "Magic paper", and it is made only by one manufacturer the name of which eluded me--my art supply chops are rusty, but it may have been one of the Japanese companies but it's re-sold by several companies, sometimes affixed to board, sometimes not. You should be able to find it at any decent size art supply store or online--just ask for magic paper.

Also, it doesn't last forever, it kinda loses it's responsiveness after getting wet and drying over and over again. Response by poster: Tula--that helped so much! I found some magic paper here that was almost half the price of the stuff on Amazon.

I also found t his magic paper scroll to the bottom but in the photo it has grid lines which I don't want same as this. No really large sizes, though with some more inexpensive smaller sizes, I could cobble together what I want.

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Share on Facebook. Follow us. Share this Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Advisable to use from 5yrs old upwards, the Buddha Board is made from natural and recycled materials. What it is and exactly how is works however is sadly a trade secret!

According to the original makers www. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind, ready to create a whole new masterpiece. Buddha Board is environmentally friendly as it only uses water — no ink, no paint, no chemicals — and it will last for years with proper care. Live for the moment and enjoy!

The one shown in this photo her and my video, is the ENSO, which folds easily for me to travel from client to workshop etc. More importantly it is a really wonderful way for adults and children to meditate. The video below is a time-lapse of what was 12 minutes of meditation, but it felt like 4 minutes! It makes even children with extreme ADHD calmer and more focused. Their heart beat and breath slow down and they find it easier to concentrate and control their impulses after. For children with special needs that affect their fine and gross motor skills, this form of art therapy can be very helpful.