Anyone have good reliable resources for making your own fountain pen ink? Ideally, I'd love to make my own black ink that is acid-free, from widely available plant or organic materials.
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Curious, for those who have successfully started a #hackerspace, #repaircafe, #techcoop, or some other collaborative community space dedicated to technology:
What sorts of local partnerships did you look for when organizing?
I'm interested in building this kind of space, and I'm trying to brainstorm what local groups I might be able to join forces with. A local ham radio club, a mutual aid network, and a punk space are on my list. If you have other inventive ideas, I'm all ears!
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dirchansky 🐟
in reply to Spencer • • •Maiwa has a course on natural ink, but again, moreso for dip pens, but you can learn about pigments maiwa.teachable.com/p/the-ink-…
Make Ink Forager's guide to extracting rich, natural inks from berries, bark, and botanical finds.
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dirchansky 🐟
in reply to dirchansky 🐟 • • •standard fp ink is also dye based as opposed to pigment based
fprevolutionusa.com/blogs/news…
IMO sticking with nib x natural ink combo is safer overall, or you have to be on top of your FP maintenance.
For really black ink with natural ingredients, you’re probably looking for really finely ground carbon pigment, which can be from grape vines (often used in art supplies available preground)
How to Make Plant-Based Fountain Pen Ink
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in reply to Sarah dreams of beans • • •Make Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking
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in reply to Spencer • • •Simplifier - Iron Gall Ink
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