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Katrin How on earth did they do it?
27. März 2024
Ah, that's good to know! I might have a look around just out of curiosity. I've since learned that w...
Heather Athebyne How on earth did they do it?
25. März 2024
...though not entirely easy. I've been able to get my hands on a few strands over the years for Geor...
Katrin Hieroglyphs.
23. Februar 2024
Yes, that would sort of fit that aspect - but you can also go from bits of woods to sticks if you ar...
Bruce Hieroglyphs.
23. Februar 2024
I think the closest English equivalent would be 'Down the rabbit hole'. It has one entrance (No, not...
Harma Spring is Coming.
20. Februar 2024
I'm definitely jealous! Mine disapeared except for one pathetic little flower. But the first daffodi...

Inky stuff.

I'm doing a little test run on the ink before making a larger batch - and since that involves interesting stuff, you might want to enjoy some pictures of it...

It all starts with the oak galls - in my case, imported ones (which was done in the medieval times as well).



These get crushed, and then they get to soak in water for a few days, with a gentle stir at least once every day.



The next step: Adding iron sulphate - that's the lovely green stuff...



...which instantly turns the brownish liquid black.



And now the whole thing needs to mature again for a few days...
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Fascinating Book Stuff.
Germany and Speed Limits.
 

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