To practice bonseki, a guide and tools are essential to practice. A basic but complete kit includes eight grades of white calcite sand and their respective regrading sieves, shaping feathers, and other tools for the sand arrangement. An appropriate tray and reference images for guides are also helpful to begin, as well. Principle stones may be purchased, or you can use ones you’ve found and love. If there’s something you’re looking for and can’t find, feel free to use the contact page to inquire and I can help you find what you need.

Tray – This set of trays with their glossy, black surfaces and rimmed edges has been the best stateside tray I’ve found.