{"product_id":"make-your-own-medieval-oak-gall-and-iron-ink-kit","title":"Make Your Own Medieval Oak Gall and Iron Ink Kit","description":"\u003cp id=\"viewer-52x6c273\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eThis comprehensive ink making kit makes the perfect gift for artists and craft lovers. People who love learning new skills and making something from natural materials. Oak gall and iron ink is considered one of the most permanent inks and can last for hundreds of years. Long before commercialism and petrochemicals took over, it was used as the go-to black in the west. The Magna Carter, Shakespeare's plays, the Declaration of Independence and some of Da Vinci's drawings are testament to this fact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-tgtow2683\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eOak galls are formed on oak trees by the interaction of a little gall wasp that lays it's larvae on the tree which then creates unusual growths that are very high in tannic acid. Once hatched the galls can be harvested, ground and cooked to release their powerful pigment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-f2m7t5686\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eThis rich brown is reacted with ferrous sulphate (iron water) which instantly turns the ink into a velvety black, Gum Arabic (sap from an acacia tree) is added to thicken the ink and give some adhesion. A natural preservative is finally added (a clove) which prohibits mould growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-ltak69863\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eThis ink, when drawn or brushed out will deepen dramatically over time, at first it can look grey\/blue then over minutes and hours will deepen steadily into a very strong black. It is also possible to dilute the ink with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-x78st32896\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContained in every kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-op9ov1610\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Detailed\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003einstruction manual to follow a step-by-step \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eguide to make your own ‘medieval’ iron gall ink. It is also s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003euitable for using with many other ‘woody’ plant materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Knopper oak galls wrapped in tartalan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• 5ml bottle of gum arabic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• 5ml bottle of ferrous sulphate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• 50ml bottle containing two cloves\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Coffee filter paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Bundle of dip-test strips (Fabriano Rosaspina)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-iiaqm1630\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need the following equipment…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-wkz291634\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Electric\/gas hob\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• An old pan (sole use for ink making)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Hammer or heavy rock\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Measuring jug and jam jar\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Old spoons, brushes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• Rubber gloves and apron\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e• A small funnel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-knd211652\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth and Safety...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-qfl0l1654\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eOnly use pans and utensils for ink making, not for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-at8ak1658\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eDo not ingest any materials in the package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-zadh31660\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eNot intended for children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-x0mpk1662\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eOak galls contain tannic acid which can be irritating to skin, please use gloves and wash hands after use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp id=\"viewer-gnz531666\" class=\"iFCMM rtTrg Va-9h s0MuE\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Si52z\"\u003eWash all utensils, brushes and dip pens thoroughly after use as ferrous sulphate is very contaminating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61494018081102,"sku":"SKU 28931","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1092\/3494\/6382\/files\/ink-kit-main-shot.jpg?v=1793614886","url":"https:\/\/thesetwohands.co.uk\/products\/make-your-own-medieval-oak-gall-and-iron-ink-kit","provider":"These Two Hands","version":"1.0","type":"link"}