Making India Ink

[torikoos]

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.

[hminky]

interesting, since the original India Ink formula has been replaced with a synthetic. The new formulas aren't as good.

Harold