Walnut ink

How to make walnut ink:

You can’t make walnut ink without making a mess!

Find a black walnut tree in late fall or early winter.

Collect walnuts that have fallen to the ground, let them sit until they change from green to black.

Cover with water and simmer for a half an hour or so, stirring occasionally.

Cool and strain through a cheesecloth.

Add a few splashes of isopropyl alcohol to prevent mold.

This yields a liquid ink suitable for washes. Darken by allowing ink to evaporate to crystals that can be rehydrated with a wet brush, like watercolor.

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