How to dissolve mineral pigments in Nihonga【日本画】岩絵具の溶き方

In this video, Japanese artist Kiyo Hasegawa demonstrates how to make Nikawa(animal glue) solution and how to mix it with mineral pigments in Nihonga(Japanese style painting). A method called "Nikawa-nuki" will prevent you from wasting mineral pigments.

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CHAPTERS
0:53 How to make Nikawa(animal glue) solution
4:18 How to dissolve mineral pigments
7:24 How to do "Nikawa-nuki"

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