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Creating Coreopsis Ink
Coreopsis blossoms create a vibrant yellow color when combined with water. The resulting ink is wonderful to work with and fairly hardy. I love painting with this ink, and also creating eco prints. When you combine Coreopsis ink with Copper Oxide ink, you will get a very rich orange color. Drop a small bit of
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Creating Copper Oxide “Ink”
This “ink” is not exactly an ink. It is actually a liquid created by purposely rusting copper. This copper liquid is composed of extremely strong vinegar (cleaning grade) and tiny, tiny copper crystals. Its color ranges from turquoise blue to a ruddy green, depending on the copper scraps used and how long it has been
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Creating Wild Grape Ink
Wild grapes create a spectrum of incredible purple colors when combined with water (or even if you just smush them on paper or your own hands). Wild grape ink is one of my favorites to work with because of the color, the smell, and how it handles. Because there is so much natural sugar (fructose
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Creating Black Walnut Ink
Black walnut hulls create a beautifully rich brown color when combined with water. The resulting ink is wonderful to work with and fairly hardy. Black walnut hulls are loaded with tannins, a natural pesticide found in many plants. Tannins form strong bonds with the fibers they meet (like fabric or paper) and can result in
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Why Make Handmade, Natural Inks?
Plus a list of what you will need and important tips for foraging and harvesting. By Jorie Morgan Why make handmade, natural inks? There are so many reasons why: What will I need to create these inks? How does one forage for plants? How does one forage for metals? For copper, I ask my artist
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