Unearthed

Black Inks

Bideford Black.

This unique pigment is a rich, deep black that is geographically specific to North Devon. It is composed of fossilized ferns from 300 million years ago. The pigment exists in 3 forms, a hard anthracite coal, a thick black clay and a fine smutty powder. Available as a pigment or refined ink for writing and drawing.£15.00 per 50mls
P & P £3.00

Vine, Plant, Carbon, Lamp

VINE ink, derived from plant material including Vines, Willow and Birch made naturally from a charcoal base. The Egyptians & Chinese have used this of ink from 3,000 BC
Carbon Ink from soot
Bone Black charred bones
Vegetable Black Burnt Vines
Lamp Black Oil & fat lamps
A whole clove is added to the finished Ink