Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Recipe for Making Ink

Recipe for Making Ink

Delve into the world of creation with a simple yet potent recipe that brings ink to life. From the embrace of galls to the essence of red wine, follow these steps to craft a quart of ink that captures thoughts and stories:

Ingredients:

  • Five ounces of small-split galls.
  • Three ounces of Hungary Coppery.
  • Two ounces of Gums=araback.
  • A quart of Rain=water.
  • A glass of red wine.

Let the alchemy commence:

  1. Combine the galls, Hungary Coppery, and Gums=araback into a quart of Rain=water.
  2. Dissolve these ingredients within the bottle, stirring them several times a day for a week.
  3. Place the bottle near a gentle fire for 3 or 4 days, allowing the infusion of bitterness to take root.
  4. When the moment is ripe, introduce a glass of red wine into the concoction.
  5. If the mixture appears too thick, repeat the step of adding red wine to achieve the desired consistency.
  6. For optimal results, infuse the galls for 3 days before incorporating the remaining ingredients. Strain the mixture from the liquid.

In this process, galls transform, Hungary Coppery reveals its essence, Gums=araback adds its magic, and Rain=water becomes the vessel of transformation. By the fire's warmth, infusion occurs, birthing an ink that is more than the sum of its parts.

The essence of this ink holds within it the power to immortalize thoughts, craft stories, and give life to imagination. A simple recipe that captures the essence of creation itself.

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