2. The new ink block has sharp edges and corners. When new ink is first used, it should be lightly ground to prevent the new ink from hurting the inkstone;
3. Pay attention to cleaning the inkstone after use. When not in use after cleaning, the inkstone pool should not be short of water as much as possible, commonly known as "raising inkstone";
4. Take out the ink after grinding, and don't put it in the bubble, otherwise it will be difficult to remove the ink and ink paste, which will damage the ink surface.
If it sticks accidentally, don't pull it hard. You can wet it with clear water first, rotate the ink in place, and then take it out after the ink becomes loose.
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Inkstone, also known as inkstone, is one of the traditional Chinese handicrafts. Inkstone, together with pen, ink and paper, is also called the traditional Four Treasures of the Study in China, and it is an essential tool for China's calligraphy. The use of inkstone materials is also very extensive, among which Duanyan in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, Taohe inkstone in Shexian, Anhui, Taohe inkstone in Zhuoni, Gansu and Chengni inkstone in Jiangxian, Shanxi are the most prominent, and they are also called "four famous inkstones".
Liu Xi's "Shuo Wen Jie Zi" in Han Dynasty explained: "Those who write inkstones can study ink as well as ink, ink and ink." . It evolved from a grinder in primitive society. In the early days, the shape of inkstone was primitive. It is made of a small millstone pressed with ink pills on a smooth stone tool and ground into ink. By the Han dynasty, there were carvings on the inkstone platform, and there were enough under the stone cover. From the Wei, Jin, Sui and Tang Dynasties, a round porcelain inkstone appeared, which was more than three feet long. The dustpan-shaped inkstone is a common kind of inkstone in Tang Dynasty, similar to dustpan. One end of the inkstone falls to the ground, and the other end is supported by feet. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the shapes of inkstones became more diversified.
After Qin and Han Dynasties, Wei and Jin Dynasties and Tang Dynasty, stones suitable for making inkstones were found everywhere, and inkstones were mainly made. Among them, Guangdong Duanzhou inkstone, Anhui Zhoujuan inkstone and Gansu Lintao Taohe inkstone are called Duanzhou inkstone, Juanyan inkstone and Taohe inkstone respectively. History books call Duan, Juan and Lintao three famous inkstones. In the late Qing Dynasty, Shaanxi inkstone was listed as one of the four famous inkstones in China along with Duan, She and Lintao. It is also advocated that Luyan Xugong inkstone carved from natural inkstone should be used to replace Cheng Ni inkstone, which is collectively called the four famous inkstones.