Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking
Language: English
Published by Abrams Books, 2018
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Else Fine Booksellers, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.Else Fine Booksellers
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Color illustrations and photographs throughout-many are full-page, conversation with Michael Ondatjee, glossary of terms.
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- Title
- Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking
- Author
- Logan, Jason
- Publisher
- Abrams Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1419732439
- ISBN 13
- 9781419732430
- Illustrator
- Kolyn, Lauren (photographer)
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Crafts
Discover the art and science of creating your own inks from nature with Make Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking. This beautifully illustrated guide transforms everyday plants, berries, and minerals into vibrant, sustainable inks―perfect for artists, calligraphers, and anyone passionate about handmade creativity.
Author Jason Logan, founder of the Toronto Ink Company, shares step-by-step instructions for sourcing natural materials, preparing pigments, and crafting inks that are both eco-friendly and deeply personal. Alongside practical recipes, you’ll find tips on tools, techniques, and color variations, plus inspiring stories from the growing community of natural ink makers.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist seeking unique hues or a beginner curious about sustainable art practices, Make Ink offers everything you need to start foraging, experimenting, and creating. This book is more than a manual―it’s an invitation to reconnect with the natural world through color.
Bring your art to life with colors born from the earth. Make Ink is your essential guide to turning nature into art. Features a foreword by Booker Prize-winning author Michael Ondaatje
Chapters include:
- A Forager’s Checklist
- What Is Ink and How Is It Made
- Natural Ink: A Basic Recipe
- Colors and Recipes
- The Ground Rules of Natural Inkmaking
- Testing Ink on Paper
Why You’ll Love This Book:
- Learn how to identify and gather plants, nuts, and minerals for ink making.
- Follow clear, tested recipes for creating a spectrum of natural colors.
- Explore the history and cultural significance of ink in art and writing.
- Embrace sustainable, eco-conscious creativity with minimal tools and materials.
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About the Author
Michael Ondaatje is a celebrated poet, novelist, editor, and filmmaker, best known for his 1992 Booker Prize–winning novel The English Patient.
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