Abrams Books Make Ink A Forager Guide To Natural Inkmaking Hardcover By Jason Logan
Why you'll like it
- Eco Friendly Artistry ā Learn to extract gorgeous water based wild inks from sustainable natural and urban materials
- Practical Step By Step Recipes ā Discover detailed guidelines for foraging mixing testing and preserving organic colors
- Citizen Science Approach ā Master the core science of distilling rich pigments from botanical finds and everyday minerals
- Creative Inspiration ā Packed with striking visual examples and historical context to elevate your design journey
Product details
Description
Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking by Jason Logan explores the beautiful intersection of art, science, and ecological design. As the founder of the Toronto Ink Company, Logan demystifies the alchemy of creating vibrant, eco-friendly inks from everyday scavenged items.
Perfect for artists, crafters, and nature lovers, this book is divided into three comprehensive parts: finding raw ingredients, distilling pigments, and testing your creations. Readers will learn practical citizen-science experiments to transform natural and urban finds like walnut shells, peach pits, bark, berries, soot, and rust into stunning water-based inks.
Complete with inspiring photography and step-by-step guidance, this hardcover volume invites you to look at your environment through a creative lens and start your own sustainable ink making journey.
How to use
- Read through the three core sections: Find Ink, Make Ink, and Test Ink.
- Follow the step-by-step recipes to safely forage urban or natural materials, use basic kitchen tools to extract and distill pigments, and preserve your handmade ink for writing, drawing, or painting.
Ingredients
Hardcover book printed on premium paper stock with full color illustrations and photographic plates.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Abrams Books |
|---|---|
| EAN | 9781419732430 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking about?
It is an inspiring guide by artist Jason Logan that teaches readers how to forage for natural and urban materialsālike plants, husks, soot, and rustāand transform them into eco-friendly, handmade inks through simple citizen-science methods.
Do I need professional chemistry equipment to make ink from this book?
No, the book simplifies the process of natural ink making so that you can create beautiful water-based inks using standard household tools and easily scavenged ingredients.
Is this book suitable for beginners in ink making?
Yes, it is an excellent introductory resource. It breaks down the entire process into easy-to-follow steps covering foraging, mixing, and testing, making it accessible for artists and hobbyists alike.
Is this imported edition of Make Ink authentic and available in India?
Yes, Dropy India ensures that this item is a 100% authentic USA import. We source our books and personal care items directly from authorized distributors in the United States to guarantee genuine quality for Indian customers.
Does the book contain full color illustrations?
Yes, this beautiful hardcover edition features extensive full-color photographs, ink swatches, and visual guides showcasing the final colors produced by different natural ingredients.
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