You can use a variety of materials in this class. You will want to gather at least some of these to experiment with:

  • Paper scraps: handmade, old papers work beautifully and already hold wabi sabi energy but you can also use any other kinds of papers you have)

  • Fabric scraps: any are fine to use that you are drawn to. I love to use old fabrics from Japan and India and also naturally dyed linens and cottons but please feel free to use anything you like. 

  • Threads: again, any kind and color you are drawn to work well. I'll be using Japanese sashiko and Kogin embroidery threads as well as some naturally dyed linen and cotton threads. 

  • Fibers like yarn or twine

  • Stamp Pad: I'll be using the VersaFine brand but you can use any.

  • Inks: I'll be using natural inks and black India ink but you can use any fluid inks. 

  • Natural materials: stones, leaves, flowers, feathers...anything you are drawn to (watch the video on gathering materials and the one on taking a wabi sabi walk for ideas)

  • Brushes: I'll be using Japanese calligraphy brushes and calligraphy dip pens

  • Journal and Pen


LINKS TO WHERE I BUY THE SUPPLIES I SHARE IN THE VIDEO:

  • Mexican amate bark paper : it comes in different colors and patterns but the two I showed in the video are the natural and black. This indigo blue is also beautiful. This Etsy shop has a lot to choose from or just search for "Mexican amate paper" on Etsy and many options will come up.