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This article was co-authored by Katherine Rinewalt. Katherine Rinewalt is a Calligrapher based in Orlando, Florida. Katherine owns Rosebud Calligraphy and has over 6 years of experience. Rosebud Calligraphy is a calligraphy and stationery design studio offering invitations, handwritten pieces, and signage for weddings and special events. Katherine is passionate about helping others elevate their weddings and events with her personalized touch.

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Have you ever wondered how to properly hold a Chinese brush pen?

Using this technique, you will be prepared to write beautiful Chinese characters in the traditional manner.

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If you want your brush to last longer, here are some methods to protect it. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Do not put brush in your mouth. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Wash your brush every time you use it. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Do not press too hard or paper will tear. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Before you use your brush, submerge the tip until the water level ALMOST touches the base of the hair. Do not let the base come into contact with water too much, as the glue holding the brush hairs together will dissolve and you get a “shedding” brush. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
NEVER play around with a dry brush. The hairs will be brittle and can break easily if you drag the tip on paper, causing “forked” tips which we don’t want. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
When writing, only 1/3 of the tip should be immersed in ink. Any more, and you’ll have trouble washing the brush after use. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
When cleaning the brush, make sure that ALL the ink is cleaned out. Chinese ink contains coagulants that damage the brush if left to dry while still wet with ink. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
Before you start writing, quickly submerge the tip in water and take it out as said above, and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. This way, the hairs of the brush will not so easily break. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0