You may order any paper sample that we carry in our online store of your choice at $1.00 each, or you can order them all in one item for $50.00.

The Brush Painter's Paper & Silk Reference Library (Small Samples)

Finding the perfect surface is essential to mastering traditional Chinese brush painting and calligraphy. Because different styles require different levels of absorbency, this sample collection allows you to touch, test, and experience our surfaces before committing to full sheets or rolls.

Whether you are practicing spontaneous Xieyi (using unsized, absorbent papers) or fine-line Gongbi (using sized, non-absorbent papers and silks), this reference library is the perfect companion for students in Henry Li's online art school.

Pricing Options:

Build Your Own Kit: Select only the specific papers you want to try for just $1.00 per sample.

The Complete Reference Library: Get all 52 available paper and silk samples in one comprehensive bundle for only $45.00 (Select "Complete Paper & Silk Samples [ZZ_All-in-One-Sample-Pack]" from the menu below).

Product Specifications:

Sample Size: Approximate dimensions of 3.5" x 6.5" (9cm x 16.5cm)—the perfect size for testing brush strokes, ink bleeding, and moisture control.

Shipping: Free Domestic Shipping within the United States.

Available Papers by Category

To help you choose the right surface for your workflow, our 52-piece collection is categorized by traditional material and treatment:

1. Unsized & Semi-Sized Xuan (Rice) Papers

Highly absorbent to semi-absorbent; ideal for Xieyi/Spontaneous style painting and calligraphy.

Single Xuan, Double Xuan, Triple Xuan, Red Star Xuan

Antique Colored Xuan, White Cotton Xuan, Confucius Xuan, Marbled Xuan

Semi-Sized Xuan (Thin), Semi-Sized Xuan (Thick)

Black Xuan, Tanpi Xuan (New)

2. Sized Xuan (Rice) Papers

Non-absorbent; treated to resist moisture. Essential for detailed Gongbi style painting.

Sized Single Xuan with Mica, Cicada Wing Xuan with Mica

Sized Xuan without Mica, Golden Xuan

Yellow-Toned Sized Xuan (New)

3. Mulberry Paper Samples (Pi Zhi)

Tough, fibrous, and versatile papers with beautiful organic textures.

Mulberry #1, #2A, #2B, #2C, #3 (Unbleached), #4 (with Golden Flakes), #5 (Double)

Colored Mulberry with Golden Flakes: Lemon, Glacia, Honeydew, Apricot, White, Lavender, and Green

Mulberry #6 Antique (Yellow Tone)

4. Bamboo, Hemp & Regional Papers

Traditional fibers offering unique friction and organic warmth.

Bamboo Paper: Yuanshu, Maobian

Ma (Hemp) Fiber Paper: Single Ma

Japanese Rice Paper: White, Ivory (Off-White)

5. Mounting, Backing & Transfer Tools

Essential utilities for finishing your artwork.

Silicone Paper (for dry mounting) & Plain Backing Paper

Lianshi Transfer Paper & Teng Transfer Paper

Magic Cloth: Practice strokes with pure water—the cloth turns dark like ink and fades clear as it dries for endless reuse.

6. Rice Paper Rolls, Silks & Pre-Mounted Silk Rolls

Premium, elegant surfaces for master-level fine-line work and professional framing.

Sized Silk: Gold Antique Yellow, Japanese Silk (Pale Champagne)

Pre-Mounted Silk Rolls (Sized): Available in White Gold, Antique Gold, Green Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, and Gold

Rice Paper Rolls: Wenzhou, Water-Star Roll (Large or Small)

How to Order:

Browse the dropdown options below.

To purchase individual samples, select your desired paper and enter the quantity.

To save time and get the full 52-piece kit, simply scroll to the bottom of the list and select "Complete Paper & Silk Samples [ZZ_All-in-One-Sample-Pack]" for $52.00.

	Mulberry #1 [01-pizhi#1]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry #2A [02-pizhi#2A]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry #2B [03-Pizhi#2b]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry #2C [04-Pizhi#2b]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry #3 [05-pizhi#2C]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry #4 [06-pizhi#4]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry #5 [07-pizhi#5]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry #6 Antique [08-pizhi#6_yellow_tone]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry - Apricot [09-pizhi#9Apr]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry - Glacia [10-pizhi#6Gla]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry - Green [11-pizhi#GR]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Mulberry - Lemon [12-pizhi#8Lem]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Bamboo Yuanshu [13-Bamboo_Yuanshu]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Hemp Ma [14-ma1ply]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Japanese Paper Ivory [15-J-Paper-Ir]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Japanese Paper White [16-J-Paper-Wh]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Tanpi Bamboo (Semi-sized) [17-Tanpi_Bamboo_semi-siz]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Japanese Silk [18-Ja_Silk_]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Sized Antique Silk [19-Sized-Silk_antique]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silk Paper(A-G) [20-Paperbacked_silk_Ant-G]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silk Paper(Gold) [21-Paperbacked_silk_Gold]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silk Paper(G-G) [22-Paperbacked_silk_Grn_G]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silk Paper(R-G) [23-Paperbacked_silk_Ros_G]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silk Paper(Silver) [24-Paperbacked_silk_Silve]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silk Paper(W-G) [25-Paperbacked_silk_Wht_G]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Plain Backing Paper [26-Backing_paper]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silicone Paper [27-Silicone]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Lianshi Transfer [28-Lianshi_Transfer_paper]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Red Xuan [29-Red_Xuan]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Magic Cloth [30-Magic_Cloth]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Cicada Wing Paper [31-Cicada_Xuan]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Golden Xuan(sized) [32-Gold_Xuan]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Sized Xuan without mica [33-Sized_Xuan-wo-mica]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Sized Antique Yellow Xuan [34-Sized_Antique_yellow__]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Sized Xuan w mica [35-Sized_Xuan_w_Mica]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Single Xuan [36-xuan_1ply_unsized]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Double Xuan [37-xuan_2ply_unsized]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Triple Xuan [38-xuan_3ply_unsized]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Antique Xuan (unsized) [39-antique_unsized]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Black Xuan(unsized) [40-Black Xuan]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Confucius Xuan (unsized) [41-confucius_xuan_unsized]	$1.00	Quantity :
	White Cotton Xuan (unsized) [42-white_cotton_Xuan]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Gold-flaked Xuan [43-xuan_golden_flaked_uns]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Silver-flaked Xuan [44-xuan_silver_flaked_uns]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Marbled Birch [45-marble#1]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Marbled Coffee [46-marble#2]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Marbled Cappuccino [47-marble#4]]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Red Star Xuan (Unsized) [48-xuan_red_star_unsized]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Water-star Roll [49-WS-Roll]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Wenzhou [50-wenzhou]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Semi-sized Xuan [51-Semi_Sized_Xuan]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Tanpi Xuan (unsized) [52-Tanpi_Xuan_unsized]	$1.00	Quantity :
	Complete Paper $ Silke Samples [53-All-inOne-Sample-Pack]	$50.00	Quantity :