Instructions on Inkstone Storage

Opening inkstone: in case the inkstone is blocked in the case, place the inkstone upside down on the desk with a carpet by two hands, knock the case edge lightly to make the inkstone body reveal from the case again, never drag it by a metal tool in order to prevent damage on the inkstone.

Placing inkstone: place the inkstone into the case naturally in line with the original position of the inkstone and the case. Esp. for the rectangular inkstone which is not same in the length on the upper and under edges, and usually the bottom edge is slightly wider than the upper edge and it should be placed according to the width. If it is adversely placed, the case becomes jam-packed and will crack.

In case the case shrinks and can not hold the inkstone body, burnish the inside of the case by sand paper to widen the case. Never burnish on the inkstone as this is as foolish as the action to cut the feet to fit the shoes.

 

 

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