This ink can be stored in a jar with a tightly-fitting lid in the refrigerator for a day or two. You may need to give it a stir before using it as it may have settled a bit. We wouldn't recommend keeping it for an extended period of time for a couple reasons. Yes, the ink can dry out, but it also doesn't have the same chemical components and preservatives as modern inks that enable them to last for a long time.
There are many recipes for homemade ink using different ingredients; some of these are hundreds of years old and recorded in documents at the Folger Shakespeare Library. We used a more modern recipe with easy-to-find ingredients for this craft project
Part 2 does show them using the ink on paper. If you use a finer sieve it will get the chunks out... They were just using what they had for a kid's class and it worked just fine.
Cool video, but I have questions! What is the best way to store this ink, and how long does it last? Would it still be good a year later, like regular office supplystore pen ink, or would it be dry and yucky?
@fatemagn - You could certainly try, but this recipe is designed for a writing ink, not a fabric dye. It may not be color fast once the fabric is washed.
I'm only using this because I want to know how to make ink, so I was wondering, if the berries are only used for color could one substitute the berries with food coloring or anything else?
You can call that "ink" if you want to, but for all practical purposes and uses, it is not ink. It's just mushed berries. It's very easy to make quality ink, rather than something used only by people so incredibly poor that this was all they had.
We are sorry to hear you are disappointed. Many of the ingredients used in recipes that date back to the 1600s are not readily available today. Since we created this video and the ink-making activity with children in mind, we choose a simple recipe with common ingredients. We tested different berries and found that blackberries gave the best ink with the deepest color. If you are very interested in re-creating historic ink, you might contact a specialist or conservator for recommendations.
Having examined hundreds of recipe's I've found very, very few actually make decent ink. Also you're not using anything to thin the ink out, which would make using it with a quill quite impossible. Also the KJV is a poor example of bibles given it is well into the modern era of printing press. I know a lot of the new age Christian cults in the US dig that KJV, but there's Carolinian and black letter bibles almost a millennia old that are far better translations, for historic study, and for examination of book making methods in use at the time. As an aside I've got to say the WORST kind of ink I've worked with is lamp black; without alcohol and pine gum it's nearly impossible to use.
There is no reason why you couldn't use it for manga. However, this ink will fade in time, so you would probably want a different ink that had more durability.
@albedoshader: I checked iron gall ink on the German Wikipedia. Apparently iron gall ink is no problem for fountain pens with steel nibs. Who would have thunk that? It’s still used today for singing international treaties, for example because it’s indelible. Google for Evan Lindquist; he is a printmaker. He’s got a lot of black ink recipes on his webpage (see “old ink recipes”).
if you want to make tattoo ink burn wood and take the ashes and mix it with vodka or water vodka is better because it sterilizes any germs i have used this method before to tattoo a star on each kneecap
Tattoo ink needs to be inert , as in no life giving biological properties . Hence the reason why the liquid made front of the woad plant cannot be used as ink . The human body will reject 'live' stuff in a short space of time , and in the case of woad juice , reject it painfully . Burnt to a cinder and ground to a fine powder , plant material is then inert and for for making into ink , tho sadly , the bright colour is lost .
Don't worry, there is a place called hell for those who reject God, the truth, the Truth and sound wisdom. People hate Jesus and then they wonder in eternity why they missed heaven. So sad, but true!
As seen in the video, even blackberries do not produce black ink. At best, have deep, blood red colour for ink. What simple, homemade can produce black -- I mean real BLACK -- colour ink?
sun tzu It's not consindered a waste if you use it. If you leave it and let it dry out, yeah, its a waste. The pulp (as far as I know) can be eaten if the tools used are cleaned.
This ink can be stored in a jar with a tightly-fitting lid in the refrigerator for a day or two. You may need to give it a stir before using it as it may have settled a bit. We wouldn't recommend keeping it for an extended period of time for a couple reasons. Yes, the ink can dry out, but it also doesn't have the same chemical components and preservatives as modern inks that enable them to last for a long time.
There are many recipes for homemade ink using different ingredients; some of these are hundreds of years old and recorded in documents at the Folger Shakespeare Library. We used a more modern recipe with easy-to-find ingredients for this craft project
how wbout showing how it looks on paper, and how to filter it to get proper ink without lumps? this was a bit unsatisfactory.
Part 2 does show them using the ink on paper. If you use a finer sieve it will get the chunks out... They were just using what they had for a kid's class and it worked just fine.
I've read elsewhere that some people used to use ashes and gum Arabic (and water) to make ink.
Cool video, but I have questions! What is the best way to store this ink, and how long does it last? Would it still be good a year later, like regular office supplystore pen ink, or would it be dry and yucky?
@fatemagn - You could certainly try, but this recipe is designed for a writing ink, not a fabric dye. It may not be color fast once the fabric is washed.
Nice one🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉
I'm only using this because I want to know how to make ink, so I was wondering, if the berries are only used for color could one substitute the berries with food coloring or anything else?
it probably could, but you'd probably need some water or some thicker fluid to have enough ink with the right viscosity.
Can we use paint and water?
is acully works if you scoop out the lumps of the remaining stuff in the ink
Is this good for ink cartridges for modern printers?
I would assume not.
what is the ink that can be seen through purple sun glasses
That is not a sieve, that is a colander
Why was there No examples of how the blackberry ink looks like on paper?
Can you other fruits (like watermelons or bananas) to make ink?
can i use this ink to dye cloth?
great 👍
Would Elderberries be worth trying ? As we have so many!
ps: thank you for the video.
If you find pokeweed and pick the berries it works super well (they are poisonous so be careful)
You can call that "ink" if you want to, but for all practical purposes and uses, it is not ink. It's just mushed berries. It's very easy to make quality ink, rather than something used only by people so incredibly poor that this was all they had.
We are sorry to hear you are disappointed. Many of the ingredients used in recipes that date back to the 1600s are not readily available today. Since we created this video and the ink-making activity with children in mind, we choose a simple recipe with common ingredients. We tested different berries and found that blackberries gave the best ink with the deepest color. If you are very interested in re-creating historic ink, you might contact a specialist or conservator for recommendations.
Having examined hundreds of recipe's I've found very, very few actually make decent ink. Also you're not using anything to thin the ink out, which would make using it with a quill quite impossible. Also the KJV is a poor example of bibles given it is well into the modern era of printing press. I know a lot of the new age Christian cults in the US dig that KJV, but there's Carolinian and black letter bibles almost a millennia old that are far better translations, for historic study, and for examination of book making methods in use at the time. As an aside I've got to say the WORST kind of ink I've worked with is lamp black; without alcohol and pine gum it's nearly impossible to use.
@@bashkillszombies Have you tried oak gall ink?
What I found with a lot of these is theyre better with a brush. Sumi painter.
There is no reason why you couldn't use it for manga. However, this ink will fade in time, so you would probably want a different ink that had more durability.
rotten walnut & soot both produce near black inks but to produce real black make inks from many things then combine them.
1/2 Cup of Blackberries, 1/2 tsp of Vinegar, 1/2 tsp of salt.
How long will this ink last?
Oh nice
does anyone knows what kind of vinegar is used to make this ink?
What kind of salt is added?
Can't you see? It's Morten salt of course.
Is this permanent ink?
What can i use to make green ink????
can we write with the ink?
@albedoshader: I checked iron gall ink on the German Wikipedia. Apparently iron gall ink is no problem for fountain pens with steel nibs. Who would have thunk that? It’s still used today for singing international treaties, for example because it’s indelible.
Google for Evan Lindquist; he is a printmaker. He’s got a lot of black ink recipes on his webpage (see “old ink recipes”).
Can we use other berries too?
How simple!
Loved it!!
Do blueberries work
Not a bad little art project . Thank you for sharing !
There are inkberries growing wild....they're a nice dark purple color, and their very name means ink. I'm sure I can use these to make good ink.
Thank you
Nice you have a creative mind
Can I use this for my fountain pens?
Or maybe dip pens?
Good question, Can I replace the berries with aniline...?
Can this be used for tattooing?
I don't think it's safe , idk
Dylan Sardar well its made from natural ingredients
idk man! it might be bad for the skin , who knows lol. or it doesnt make a tatto standard art ink :)
if you want to make tattoo ink burn wood and take the ashes and mix it with vodka or water vodka is better because it sterilizes any germs i have used this method before to tattoo a star on each kneecap
can that be used as tattoo ink
No
Can This ink be used to ink manga??
Yes but it's not water proof
CAN THIS BE USED FOR TATTOO INK
Tattoo ink needs to be inert , as in no life giving biological properties . Hence the reason why the liquid made front of the woad plant cannot be used as ink . The human body will reject 'live' stuff in a short space of time , and in the case of woad juice , reject it painfully . Burnt to a cinder and ground to a fine powder , plant material is then inert and for for making into ink , tho sadly , the bright colour is lost .
No
Thank you ❤❤❤❤
NICE VIDEO !!! THANKS FOR THE INFORMATION !!
I like to use mulberries
GRAAAAFFFFIIIIITIIIIIII INK DOE
Probably found out already, but lamp black. Not really all that common anymore.
Great video guys!! Thanks
Considering that is what primary schools basically equate to, I wouldn't blame you.
Wow.its big help...
nowadays i think they use squids for ink
So interesting and awesome!
It said half but they over did it in the cup
I can't hear myself think over all the bible thumping.
Tabitha Crouse 😂😂😂 ikr damn Jesus lovers
Don't worry, there is a place called hell for those who reject God, the truth, the Truth and sound wisdom. People hate Jesus and then they wonder in eternity why they missed heaven. So sad, but true!
Cool
Why didn't they use the pulped berries as ink and show us the actual results . All we have seen so far is a food prep class ......
Happy hunting for the oak galls!
if i was one of those kids i'd feel like im in prison.
this doesn't work its to clumpy the skins go in with it you need a fine mesh board
YUP NONE TOXIC ITS WORKS
This isn't recommended for tattoos.
Bendy would love this.
Spalooshbro ikr
As seen in the video, even blackberries do not produce black ink.
At best, have deep, blood red colour for ink.
What simple, homemade can produce black -- I mean real BLACK -- colour ink?
Whoever there bringing some sugar over will turn this to jam workshop...
Bravi!!!
Is the ink ok for skin lmao
@albedoshader:lol, I mean signing, of course :)
90% of people here wanted graffiti ink
we want gaffiti ink cuh
Mesey pimping same ere bro
Sorry but I love blackberries too much to squash and play with... I'm just saying 😐
SSD this is not applicable
God is so good
Wtf
rlee and miles
omg wtf is that ... use the right tool at least
love to eat blue and black berries it is only a waste to use it a ink.
sun tzu It's not consindered a waste if you use it. If you leave it and let it dry out, yeah, its a waste. The pulp (as far as I know) can be eaten if the tools used are cleaned.
Well duh u can make in out off black berries so u waste ur money on delicious black berries and make fake ink
wow what a waste
Poor brain washed kids..
HASH 😂
Jesus is God! Hope you repent for hell is real!
The lady creaps me out
The end is stupid
Weirdo
hey no care about king James's bible