{"product_id":"printed-notes-on-the-complete-collection-volumes-1-2-3","title":"Printed Notes On: The Complete Collection — Volumes 1, 2 \u0026 3","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEverything you need to go from hedgerow to sketchbook — in three beautifully produced little books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003ePrinted Notes On:\u003c\/em\u003e series by Emma Hogbin of Princetown Press is a complete introduction to making your own botanical inks and pigments from the plants around you. Each volume is a full colour, 32-page booklet printed on recycled paper in Devon, England. Together, they take you through the full arc of botanical colour-making: finding colour in the landscape, turning it into ink, and then into paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1 — Foraging for Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces the philosophy and practice of foraging for natural colour responsibly and joyfully. It covers plant identification, sustainable harvesting guidelines, the lore and botany of common UK species — hawthorn, oak, rowan, nettles, gorse, willow, holly, and more — and a foundational ink recipe to get you started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 2 — Making Botanical Ink\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you through the full ink-making process in satisfying detail: creating plant liquor, working with gum Arabic, testing and adjusting colour saturation, and following tried-and-tested recipes for nettle, spruce bark, oak gall, and hawthorn inks. An extensive section on colour modifiers — from baking soda and citric acid to iron sulphate and copper — makes this a genuinely playful and exploratory guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 3 — Making Botanical Pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e extends the practice into paint-making, covering how to isolate and fix botanical pigments for use as watercolour, gouache, or dry pigment — opening up a whole new dimension for artists and makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBought together as a bundle, the three volumes are offered at a reduced price — a perfect set for yourself or as a gift for anyone who loves nature, making, and the slow pleasure of working with materials that come from the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collection is perfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWatercolour artists, botanical illustrators, and calligraphers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eForagers, gardeners, and naturalists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCrafters who love sustainable, earth-connected making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAnyone interested in the history of natural dyes, inks, and pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThose seeking a distinctive, thoughtful gift for a creative person who loves the outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Volumes 1 2 and 3","offer_id":55629042188673,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Volume 1 (one book)","offer_id":55629042155905,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Volume 2 (one book)","offer_id":55629050052993,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Volume 3 (one book)","offer_id":55629050085761,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/Printed-Notes_bundle.jpg?v=1778003943","url":"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.co.uk\/products\/printed-notes-on-the-complete-collection-volumes-1-2-3","provider":"Princetown Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}