A quill pen has a special way of transporting a writer to the past. Grip the quill, dip into an inkwell, start making long, curvy strokes across a piece of paper, and suddenly you’re a young Revolutionary War soldier writing a hasty letter home, or you’re Thomas Jefferson agonizing over just the right words for […]
How to get started with Natural Ink Making, Important Mindsets, Challenges
I’ve been making an exciting foray into the world of natural paints and inks. It’s not so different from natural dyeing really. You can use the same dye plants but just create a really strong dye b…
How to Make, Bottle and Label Your Own DIY Black Walnut Ink. Collect those walnuts in the yard and save them to make homemade ink.
Natural Ink Making Techniques, Getting Started with Natural Inks, Ink Recipes, Ink Making Supplies and Tools
Acorn ink, derived from the mighty oak tree, can be a wonderful addition to your druid practice or art studio. Inks can be used for all manner of useful things, from drawing and artwork to the creation of sigils, writing in a druid's journal, or engaging in other magical work. In this post, I'll share
According to UKAgriculture.com, people have been making and using charcoal since about 3,500 BC because it burns cleanly and efficiently. Charcoal has many uses, from smelting copper to making ink.
Home Made Ink From Nature: Perfect Purples: Perhaps you value knowing a little about the provenance of your food, consumer goods, etc. - if so, have you ever pondered over the origin of the colouring of your clothes, or perhaps how paints are made for creating art? I first got into making dy…
Making Avocado Ink & How to 'Really' Get Blood Out of a Stone: Mother Nature has some absolute gems of natural beauty & utility hidden away in the environment and human endeavour has always mananged to discover how to harvest and incorporate them into every day use. Obviously this curiously with nature is b…
Learn how to make natural plant-based watercolor paint for children. Step-by-step process and fun activity for the whole family.
Have you ever wondered how ink was first made? How did the ancient civilizations make those beautiful colored inks? What were the pigments and dyes used in making inks? Many of the colorful dyes that were used by ancient civilizations came all from the natural world. These early pioneers created ink using fine carbon particles and natural pigments combined with plant gum to acts as a binding agent. Inks have a large impact on our lives! It is essentially a fluid substance containing a pigment or dye either in solution or suspension, or both that can be used with a pen to mark letters or characters. I have been making my own inks for quite some time now. Making ink is just another way to enjoy the beauty and excitement of our natural world. It is a fun and safe project to get the little ones involved too. Traditional ink sources include flower petals and tree bark, and though fruit sources are less traditional, they also make for useful ink such as berries. Making ink from berries can be an expensive affair if you buy them from your local grocery store or farmer’s market. The best and more fun option is to go […]
If you want to use this photo please contact me! Ingredients: a glass of beer full of water, Pelikan black ink, a home made light box, lights, photo retouch software, and, of course,digital camera Ingredienti: un bicchiere da birra pieno d'acqua, inchiostro Pelikan, una light box fatta in casa, luci, un programma per il fotoritocco e ovviamente una fotocamera digitale. Tutte le altre foto qui
With these four easy recipes, you can make your own black, brown, or blue ink at home using basic materials.
We recently came across a recipe for ink made from flower petals, so naturally we had to try it for ourselves. The process of making flower petal ink
I’ve been making an exciting foray into the world of natural paints and inks. It’s not so different from natural dyeing really. You can use the same dye plants but just create a really strong dye b…
Oak Gall Ink is made from the crushed up galls found on Oak trees. This tutorial shows you how we made ink using galls, a nail and vinegar.
Washington-based artist and researcher Heidi Gustafson forages, processes, and catalogs natural mineral samples for the Early Futures Ochre Archive. Ranging in color based on its elemental structure, ochre is crushed into a powder and used in various applications from art to medicine. With over 550 samples, Gustafson’s ever-growing archive has become a collaborative project with contributions from archaeologists, scientists, and creatives from around the world. As each sample enters the collection, it is labeled with a corresponding number. More
So on to the Spy Gear kit we were sent. The biggest hits were the Stealth com walkie talkies as they didn't need to use their hands. They loved these and have been played with a lot. They go in to their bedroom and communicate. Mini caught me out with the Micro Agent Motion Alarm as he put it in his bedroom, so when I went in it set the alarm off. He is very protective of his room and all his books and hates people going in it, including Maxi's friends when they visit, so this was one of his favorite items. The Night Goggles have come in to their own now the nights are getting darker and Mini can even use them over his prescription goggles. The Spike Mic Launcher did not survive Alvin and was an early casualty of #MadPup! Both boys like the Field Agent Spy Watch, but found it difficult to put on themselves. Overall the Spy Gear stuff is great and I can see us getting a lot of play out of it.
A life of art, land, and nature in the Wild Ozark mountains of northwest Arkansas. Roxann Riedel, realtor with Montgomery Whiteley Realty, and Madison Woods, artist and author. One person, two names: Mad Rox.
Over the past few months I've been experimenting with different ways of making marks on cloth. While I love the linear marks I have been producing with shibori and other techniques, I don't want to just keep repeating myself. So I've been shaking things up. I
Product Details Our canvas is made in USA! Make your home beautiful with our unique wall canvas print, wall art print. We also make custom canvas, just give us a word! Specifications -Printed with UL Certified GREENGUARD GOLD Ink - reduces indoor air pollution and the risk of chemical exposure. -Water resistant matte finish - will not scratch, crack, fade or warp. -Anti-yellowing, will not oxidize. -Finger jointed, kiln dried stretcher bar is 1.25" depth. -Stretcher bar is FSC certified from sustainable forests, knot, sap, and warp free. -Ready to hang. -Rubber bumpers – protects wall surface and keeps print level. -Clean with a dry cloth when needed. Size Due to the different monitor and light effect, the actual color and size of the item may be slightly different from the visual image.
12 easy techniques to use Distress Inks on craft or paper projects like art journal pages, cards and scrapbook lyouts
5 steps to Paint with Alcohol Inks on Canvas like you do on Yupo Paper for ultimate flow. Techniques for priming canvas for alcohol ink painting. Learn how to paint with online alcohol ink courses.
If you want to use this photo please contact me! Ingredients: a glass of beer full of water, Pelikan black ink, a home made light box, lights, photo retouch software, and, of course,digital camera Ingredienti: un bicchiere da birra pieno d'acqua, inchiostro Pelikan, una light box fatta in casa, luci, un programma per il fotoritocco e ovviamente una fotocamera digitale. Tutte le altre foto qui
How to reink your ink pads.
12 easy techniques to use Distress Inks on craft or paper projects like art journal pages, cards and scrapbook lyouts
12 easy techniques to use Distress Inks on craft or paper projects like art journal pages, cards and scrapbook lyouts
Have you seen all the alcohol ink projects that you need to try? We're doing our research and sharing loads of inspiration so you can join us in the fun.
Creating handmade cards or scrapbooking is a wonderful hobby where you will need quality inks. Here's a list of the best inks for rubber stamping.
Learn just how easy it is to make your own alcohol inks for use in art journals and other mixed media projects.
Every crafter needs ink in their arsenal. Ink unlocks a whole new world of crafting possibilities, such as stamping and embossing, that even novice crafters can incorporate into their paper crafts. Crafting ink is easy to use, but it helps to know a little bit about the ink you’re using.…
12 easy techniques to use Distress Inks on craft or paper projects like art journal pages, cards and scrapbook lyouts
Learn how to make awesome alcohol ink art by our guest artist, Julie Bullock. This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more information. Get Tips from a Pro and see How to Make Easy
Have you had trouble with alcohol ink projects being “sticky” after they’re done? Me too! Not all of them but some – I can’t even figure out consistently what causes i…
With these four easy recipes, you can make your own black, brown, or blue ink at home using basic materials.
Tips and ideas for how to make creative background papers using just inks and rubber stamps! These are great scrapbook papers for mixed media, junk journals or greeting cards. Super cheap and easy to make!
I hope you enjoyed seeing the new Expressions In Ink products and the fun card I shared on Wednesday. Today I'm sharing some super simple cards that I made with four of the patterned papers in
Alcohol inks are incredibly expensive. Save BIG BUCKS by making homemade alcohol inks. You'll get vibrant, gorgeous alcohol ink at a fraction of the cost!
Hi everyone, Today I am sharing a YouTube video tutorial for Alcohol Inks which was asked by popular demand when I shared them on Facebook a...
Alcohol inks are expensive. Here is a way to make tons of colors and save money. The best part is that they actually work great!
We recently came across a recipe for ink made from flower petals, so naturally we had to try it for ourselves. The process of making flower petal ink
