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Could a chemist reproduce inks of medieval quality, then apply them to vellum?
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17-07-2026, 08:24 PM (This post was last modified: 17-07-2026, 08:24 PM by Oscroft.)
(17-07-2026, 07:16 PM)Jorge_Stolfi wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.
(17-07-2026, 01:21 PM)Oscroft wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.I've always had half a mind to try and make some from scratch... just need to find some suitable galls.
It will probably be easier to buy the ingredients from a lab supply store:

Those are the smallest amounts I could buy.  They are all quite cheap. I intended to make a YouTube video about it.  Maybe one day...

All the best, --stolfi

That's an interesting thought, thanks. It sounds like a more practical approach - and removes the risk of falling out of a tree Smile
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