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Making India Ink - torikoos - 11-16-2009
Here is a link that shows how to make your own India Ink, for those of us that want to do 'everything' them selves. :-)
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One of the ingredients mention is Gum Arabic, a substance extracted from tree saps.
Here is one way to get a hold of it :
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You could also try a health food store, pharmacy etc.
Re: Making India Ink - hminky - 11-16-2009
interesting, since the original India Ink formula has been replaced with a synthetic. The new formulas aren't as good.
Harold