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Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking

Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking

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The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world, and readers will learn how to forage for materials and mix, test, and transform them into rich, vibrant inks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2018
Publisher: Abrams


The Toronto Ink Company, founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan, embarked on an innovative citizen science experiment aimed at creating eco-friendly urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In his captivating book titled "Make Ink," Logan delves into the rich history of inkmaking and explores the intricate science of extracting pigments from the natural world. Through captivating storytelling, readers are guided on a foraging journey to gather materials like soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, and black walnut, which are then skillfully transformed into vibrant inks that possess a unique sensitivity to both place and environment.

Organized by color and accompanied by stunning minimalist photography throughout, "Make Ink" seamlessly blends science, art, and craft to impart the fundamental principles of inkmaking and showcase the profound beauty and significance of engaging with one of humanity's oldest tools of communication. This captivating book offers a captivating journey for anyone interested in exploring the world of inks, offering a deeper understanding of their historical and ecological significance while providing practical guidance on creating your own unique inks.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 237 x 206 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419732430

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