All INKlusive Bundle. 4 x 30ml.
The Full Monty.
4 x 30ml bottles of NATURAL INK. + 2 ASH PENS, 2 booklets, paper, mini lettered cards, wrapped with Welsh wool + handwritten label.
Brewing, bottling and labelling ink is also messy medicine. Each bottle a subtle, sensory joy.
Oak Gall Sepia.
~ From Knopper galls gathered in the Mendip Hills, Somerset.
Oak Gall Iron Black.
~ From the Mendip Hill Knopper galls, and found street and field rust.
Avocado Pink.
~ Colour from the compost.
Copper Pipe Blue
~ From pipe off cuts found in my father’s shed, and blended with Cherry Gum from Ilminster, Somerset.
PLUS two accompanying 12 page zine-booklets: ~ OAK GALL INK ZINE: In celebration of the Oak. ~ AVOCADO INK ZINE: The ‘Colour from the Compost’ recipe for making avocado ink at home.
…and a BUNDLE gift of a cluster of mini hand-lettered card prints in Copper Blue.
Hand written labels, complete with ink-info on the reverse, and attached to bottles with handmade, locally gathered, Flax and Elm bark cordage.
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Personalised gift box calligraphy labelling offered as a complementary service. I love a good reason to get my calligraphy pen out.
If you would like this gift wrapped and/or posted as a gift within the UK please do get in touch.
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More in(k)fo:
Oakily Doke:
Oak Galls grow on branches, leaves and acorns of Oak trees. As a reaction to a small wasp laying their egg, the tree generates this small gall, that can come in many different shapes. The Knopper gall is a more sticky, knobbly variety.
Oak Galls have been used to make ink for well over one thousand years. The high levels of gallotannic acid in these Oak Gall inks give the colour a lightfastness and longevity on the page, yet the living nature of the ink means the colour will mute over years. Many historical documents, including the Magna Carta and the Dead Sea Scrolls were written with Oak Gall ink. The renowned artist Rembrandt also used oak gall and walnut inks in his work.
Care + Tips:
It is recommended these NATURAL INK.s are kept away from direct sunlight and in a cool place - the fridge is great - for longevity.
Remember to shake well before use.
This colour of this living ink may shift a little over time on the page.
Colour will vary slightly from batch to batch, and depending on what paper is used to work on. (You can explore making a variety of hues at home with the Avocado Pink ink making recipe.
Cotton rag paper is recommended, but exploring these inks on different papers with different mark making tools is all part of the joy.
POSTAGE
• PLEASE CHOOSE £5 INK POSTAGE OPTION AT CHECKOUT for FIRST CLASS UK SMALL PACKAGE POSTAGE•
For overseas postage please choose INK POSTAGE and I will be in touch with details of any additional postage costs needing to be made. Please do consider taking a look at postage costs from UK to your area before purchasing to ensure no sticky surprises!
Every consideration and effort is made with ensuring materials, postage and packaging are made from recyclable, recycled and biodegradable materials.
The Full Monty.
4 x 30ml bottles of NATURAL INK. + 2 ASH PENS, 2 booklets, paper, mini lettered cards, wrapped with Welsh wool + handwritten label.
Brewing, bottling and labelling ink is also messy medicine. Each bottle a subtle, sensory joy.
Oak Gall Sepia.
~ From Knopper galls gathered in the Mendip Hills, Somerset.
Oak Gall Iron Black.
~ From the Mendip Hill Knopper galls, and found street and field rust.
Avocado Pink.
~ Colour from the compost.
Copper Pipe Blue
~ From pipe off cuts found in my father’s shed, and blended with Cherry Gum from Ilminster, Somerset.
PLUS two accompanying 12 page zine-booklets: ~ OAK GALL INK ZINE: In celebration of the Oak. ~ AVOCADO INK ZINE: The ‘Colour from the Compost’ recipe for making avocado ink at home.
…and a BUNDLE gift of a cluster of mini hand-lettered card prints in Copper Blue.
Hand written labels, complete with ink-info on the reverse, and attached to bottles with handmade, locally gathered, Flax and Elm bark cordage.
—————
Personalised gift box calligraphy labelling offered as a complementary service. I love a good reason to get my calligraphy pen out.
If you would like this gift wrapped and/or posted as a gift within the UK please do get in touch.
————-
More in(k)fo:
Oakily Doke:
Oak Galls grow on branches, leaves and acorns of Oak trees. As a reaction to a small wasp laying their egg, the tree generates this small gall, that can come in many different shapes. The Knopper gall is a more sticky, knobbly variety.
Oak Galls have been used to make ink for well over one thousand years. The high levels of gallotannic acid in these Oak Gall inks give the colour a lightfastness and longevity on the page, yet the living nature of the ink means the colour will mute over years. Many historical documents, including the Magna Carta and the Dead Sea Scrolls were written with Oak Gall ink. The renowned artist Rembrandt also used oak gall and walnut inks in his work.
Care + Tips:
It is recommended these NATURAL INK.s are kept away from direct sunlight and in a cool place - the fridge is great - for longevity.
Remember to shake well before use.
This colour of this living ink may shift a little over time on the page.
Colour will vary slightly from batch to batch, and depending on what paper is used to work on. (You can explore making a variety of hues at home with the Avocado Pink ink making recipe.
Cotton rag paper is recommended, but exploring these inks on different papers with different mark making tools is all part of the joy.
POSTAGE
• PLEASE CHOOSE £5 INK POSTAGE OPTION AT CHECKOUT for FIRST CLASS UK SMALL PACKAGE POSTAGE•
For overseas postage please choose INK POSTAGE and I will be in touch with details of any additional postage costs needing to be made. Please do consider taking a look at postage costs from UK to your area before purchasing to ensure no sticky surprises!
Every consideration and effort is made with ensuring materials, postage and packaging are made from recyclable, recycled and biodegradable materials.
The Full Monty.
4 x 30ml bottles of NATURAL INK. + 2 ASH PENS, 2 booklets, paper, mini lettered cards, wrapped with Welsh wool + handwritten label.
Brewing, bottling and labelling ink is also messy medicine. Each bottle a subtle, sensory joy.
Oak Gall Sepia.
~ From Knopper galls gathered in the Mendip Hills, Somerset.
Oak Gall Iron Black.
~ From the Mendip Hill Knopper galls, and found street and field rust.
Avocado Pink.
~ Colour from the compost.
Copper Pipe Blue
~ From pipe off cuts found in my father’s shed, and blended with Cherry Gum from Ilminster, Somerset.
PLUS two accompanying 12 page zine-booklets: ~ OAK GALL INK ZINE: In celebration of the Oak. ~ AVOCADO INK ZINE: The ‘Colour from the Compost’ recipe for making avocado ink at home.
…and a BUNDLE gift of a cluster of mini hand-lettered card prints in Copper Blue.
Hand written labels, complete with ink-info on the reverse, and attached to bottles with handmade, locally gathered, Flax and Elm bark cordage.
—————
Personalised gift box calligraphy labelling offered as a complementary service. I love a good reason to get my calligraphy pen out.
If you would like this gift wrapped and/or posted as a gift within the UK please do get in touch.
————-
More in(k)fo:
Oakily Doke:
Oak Galls grow on branches, leaves and acorns of Oak trees. As a reaction to a small wasp laying their egg, the tree generates this small gall, that can come in many different shapes. The Knopper gall is a more sticky, knobbly variety.
Oak Galls have been used to make ink for well over one thousand years. The high levels of gallotannic acid in these Oak Gall inks give the colour a lightfastness and longevity on the page, yet the living nature of the ink means the colour will mute over years. Many historical documents, including the Magna Carta and the Dead Sea Scrolls were written with Oak Gall ink. The renowned artist Rembrandt also used oak gall and walnut inks in his work.
Care + Tips:
It is recommended these NATURAL INK.s are kept away from direct sunlight and in a cool place - the fridge is great - for longevity.
Remember to shake well before use.
This colour of this living ink may shift a little over time on the page.
Colour will vary slightly from batch to batch, and depending on what paper is used to work on. (You can explore making a variety of hues at home with the Avocado Pink ink making recipe.
Cotton rag paper is recommended, but exploring these inks on different papers with different mark making tools is all part of the joy.
POSTAGE
• PLEASE CHOOSE £5 INK POSTAGE OPTION AT CHECKOUT for FIRST CLASS UK SMALL PACKAGE POSTAGE•
For overseas postage please choose INK POSTAGE and I will be in touch with details of any additional postage costs needing to be made. Please do consider taking a look at postage costs from UK to your area before purchasing to ensure no sticky surprises!
Every consideration and effort is made with ensuring materials, postage and packaging are made from recyclable, recycled and biodegradable materials.