Gorse ink made from foraged Dartmoor gorse petals
Plucked petals from the highest moors of Dartmoor, then processed with pure Dartmoor rainwater. This gorse ink is a burst of sunshine on a cloudy day, and we absolutely love using it. Perfect for artists, calligraphers, and anyone with a love for traditional craftsmanship, this gorse ink is both beautiful and sustainable.
As this ink ages, it shifts to warmer hues.
The next batch of ink will be released later this year. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
Details
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Colour: yellows through to peachy orange; green; or brown
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Size: one 15mL vial of gorse ink or a sample card
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Use with: Small paint brushes; you can also use a dip pen, but it's very light when wet and difficult to see
- Suitable for fountain pens? No.
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Ingredients: Gorse petals, Dartmoor rainwater, gum Arabic
- Gorse ink has a limited shelf life. We do our best to ship within 2-3 weeks of the ink being made. This means we don't always have ink on hand and there may be a slight delay if we need to make a fresh batch.
The Perfect Gift For
- Artists and calligraphers.
- Eco-conscious individuals.
- Nature Lovers and Foragers.
- Writers and Journal Keepers.
- Historians and Vintage Enthusiasts.
- Minimalists.
- Botanists and Gardeners.
Usage Tips
This is a natural product with a limited shelf life. Best used within a few weeks or months of making. We make our ink with a goodly amount of gum Arabic. If you find it's too thick, you can add a little water. Shake well before use.
How it's made
Gorse petals are harvested by hand from their prickly shrubs. We gather only enough for what we need; however, the plant is absolutely abundant on the moor. The ink is naturally yellow/orange; however, we can adjust its colour using copper to make green, and iron to make brown.
About the colour
The sample of ink on the outside of the bottle includes one thick brush stroke of colour from the bottle. The ink usually changes colour a little bit as it dries and is exposed to air. It may be darker, or it may lighten. Use the label as your guide for the colour.
Plucked petals from the highest moors of Dartmoor, then processed with pure Dartmoor rainwater. This gorse ink is a burst of sunshine on a cloudy day, and we absolutely love using it. Perfect for artists, calligraphers, and anyone with a love for traditional craftsmanship, this gorse ink is both beautiful and sustainable.
As this ink ages, it shifts to warmer hues.
The next batch of ink will be released later this year. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
Details
-
Colour: yellows through to peachy orange; green; or brown
-
Size: one 15mL vial of gorse ink or a sample card
-
Use with: Small paint brushes; you can also use a dip pen, but it's very light when wet and difficult to see
- Suitable for fountain pens? No.
-
Ingredients: Gorse petals, Dartmoor rainwater, gum Arabic
- Gorse ink has a limited shelf life. We do our best to ship within 2-3 weeks of the ink being made. This means we don't always have ink on hand and there may be a slight delay if we need to make a fresh batch.
The Perfect Gift For
- Artists and calligraphers.
- Eco-conscious individuals.
- Nature Lovers and Foragers.
- Writers and Journal Keepers.
- Historians and Vintage Enthusiasts.
- Minimalists.
- Botanists and Gardeners.
Usage Tips
This is a natural product with a limited shelf life. Best used within a few weeks or months of making. We make our ink with a goodly amount of gum Arabic. If you find it's too thick, you can add a little water. Shake well before use.
How it's made
Gorse petals are harvested by hand from their prickly shrubs. We gather only enough for what we need; however, the plant is absolutely abundant on the moor. The ink is naturally yellow/orange; however, we can adjust its colour using copper to make green, and iron to make brown.
About the colour
The sample of ink on the outside of the bottle includes one thick brush stroke of colour from the bottle. The ink usually changes colour a little bit as it dries and is exposed to air. It may be darker, or it may lighten. Use the label as your guide for the colour.
Ink-terested?
We're fresh out of ink right now, but we'll be releasing a new batch in spring. Let us know you're interested, and we'll send you a free recipe to make your own ink at home!