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Yasutomo offers an exciting range of quality, brand name products for a wide variety of creative and educational pursuits. We offer a large selection of quality Sumi-e supplies and Asian brushes, fine art materials, innovative craft products and excellent writing instruments.

Products sold under Yasutomo, Niji, and Y&C brand names have always been thoroughly tested to meet strict quality control in accordance with industry standards. Our commitment remains that our customers always receive reliable products and value for their purchases.

All Fold'ems origami paper and craft kits have been tested and meet the new CPSIA requirements.

Paint a Chrysanthemum

Thursday, 02 April 2009 19:55

Sumi is the Japanese word for ink. Sumi-e literally means "ink picture." The Chinese saying "the brush dances and the ink sings" is a perfect description of the art of Sumi-e. A sumi-e painting captures the spirit or the essence of the subject such as flowers, birds or landscapes. Sumi-e is a very spontaneous art form and it is beautiful in it's simplicity. Here, you will learn how to paint a Chrysanthemum using basic sumi-e painting techniques.

Popular Projects

This cute little desk accessory will brighten up any office or room! Fold up several basic cranes out of tiny sheets of paper and attach them with transparent thread. The cranes will float effortlessly above the beautiful base and will make a great g... Read more

Kirigami Japanese Maple Leaf

This beautiful leaf was demonstrated by origami master Mr. Kobayashi of Origami Kaikan in Tokyo Japan. A few easy folding steps and a good pair of scissors is all you need to get started on this project. This simple fold and cut leaf is great when ma... Read more

Mizuhiki Knot

A simple but elegant decoration made from Mizuhiki paper cords for greetings, gifts or jewelry. Mizuhiki has been used in Japan for hundreds of years for gift giving and there are many intricate designs such as turtles, cranes and plum blossoms made ... Read more

Pop Up Box

Surprise your family and friends with this simple to make card and box as seen demonstrated on the Carol Duvall Show and the book Origami Card Craft. The box folds completely flat and when the tabs are pulled apart, a surprise card is insid... Read more

Origami Basics
The most commonly used symbols in origami diagrams. There are hundreds of origami book...
Hari-e Collage
A traditional Japanese craft of tearing, coloring and gluing paper to make a picture. Hari-e has bee...
Fun Folded Photo Cube
A fun and clever way to display your favorite photos or quotes, this photo cube is made of six sepa...
Origami Lily
Dating as far back as 1580 B.C., when images of lilies were discovered in a villa in Crete, these ma...

Product Reviews

Hi-Glider Gel Stick Highlighter

Finally, a highlighter that glides smoothly on even the thinnest paper with no soaking, no bleeding through, no wrinkle and no smearing! Introducing Hi-Glider gel stick highlighter in three translucent ...

Karen Elaine | Jun 19, 2009

Featured Products

FU5R 5 Red Sumi Ink (Bokuju)

BSL4 Taihitsu Brush

WCP24 Niji Roll

Latest Projects

Painting Bamboo Video
The art of Sumi-e is a practice that takes years to master, but success can be acheived in a short p...
Folded Box Bottom Video
Sometimes a diagram just won't do. This easy to follow video will show you step by step, how to fold...
Origami Flower Ornament
Fold a fun flower out of plain origami paper and make it sparkle using pearlescent watercolors! This...
Easy and Elegant Candle
Cover an inexpensive store bought candle to create an elegant gift for any occasion. With simple mat...
Folded Box Top Video
Learn how to fold and assemble a four piece folded box top with this easy to follow video tutorial. ...