Prussian Blue and Avocado Pitt Inks on watercolor paper.
Wondering how to make Avocado Pitt Ink?
It was much easier than I thought it would be!
With a nod to Jason Logan, The "Make Ink Guy" in Toronto, the recipe comes from a handout he provided for one of his workshops. I also have his book -- which I highly recommend!
2 large Avocado Pits simmering for 20 minutes in 1 cup water plus 1 tsp soda ash (same as for Procion dye jobs).
I never expected such rich color from something so unassuming as avocado pits!
Spent Avocado Pits strained from the ink.
They look like beats!
Residue left in the pan.
Avocado Pit Ink
Prussian Blue (left) and Avocado Pit Ink (right)
Empty Penzy spice jars are perfect for inks!I added 1/2 tsp gum arabic as a binder
and 3 drops thyme oil for preservative.
Ink blots on a clean library catalog card.
An interesting initial test, but it's calling out for a little sparkle on the edges.
Maybe some copper?
Avocado mixed with Prussian Blue.
