Solid ink sticks are the go-tos for painters in China, but to make them, artisans have to spend more than a year collecting ash, pounding, moulding, and painting each bar by hand. This laborious process means many think ink sticks are more precious than gold. We visited a master in Anhui province to see how they are made.<br /><br />This video is a continuation of our Fly on the Wall series – that’s zero talkingfor full ASMR satisfaction.<br /><br />Want to know more? We’ve got the in-depth commentary version here:<br />Ink Sticks More Precious Than Gold | Artisans E3<br />https://dai.ly/x8ae8g1<br /><br />Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Sign up for the GT NEWSLETTER: http://gt4.life/YTnewsletter<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br />Videographer: Patrick Wong <br />Editor and mastering: Victor Peña <br /><br />#China #art #calligraphy <br />
