Natural Mineral Pigments
Natural mineral pigments are made by pulverizing mineral ores (azurite, malachite, cinnabar, coral, crystal, golden garnet, etc.) and other naturally derived materials into granular form. Since the particle size and specific gravity vary from one mineral pigment to another, the mineral pigments are basically used as a single color. It also does not dissolve when mixed with water or solvents and has a grainy, sand-like texture.
Silk
Silk canvas is used by stretching it over the wooden frame. Unlike other substrates, it is translucent, so you can paint or apply metal leaves from the back of the canvas for different effects.
Japanese 24 karat Gold Leaf
Japanese gold leaves are made of pure 24 karat gold, the artisans hammered the gold into square pieces with a thickness of approximately one ten-thousandth of one millimeter.
Brushes
nattosolutions.com supplies me with handmade brushes originating from Japanese and Chinese manufacturers. The brushes are made specifically for various tasks and are designed to enhance the ability of artists.
