How to Create Mushroom Ink from Shaggy Ink Caps ~ Easy DIY

[@illustratornamedkasper]

*UPDATE* You can preserve your mushroom ink by doing the following: 1. Sterilize your glass container with Atamon before pouring in your mushroom ink 2. Add 1 teaspoon (or more depending on amount of your ink) of Atamon to your mushroom ink 3. Store in the fridge and take out only when you use it

[@coldfingers4597]

OH thank you I was looking for a way to preserve it

[@illustratornamedkasper]

@@coldfingers4597 my pleasure. I have a badge from 2 weeks ago and it's still going strong :-D

[@nennepanrikefairytaleart4773]

So inspiring .... Even if they grow in the city sometimes, it feels like they bring a glimpse of forest with them anyway... That's my feeling! I will try this, if I can find some!

[@illustratornamedkasper]

I am sure you can spot them in the forest too. Happy shaggy ink cap hunt!

[@WallpaintingWithSaralMondal]

Beautiful sharing💕👍

[@kmom1441]

I had no idea you could create an ink out of a mushroom. I like the color it produces.

[@manojbinsta]

Nice innovation

[@bernadettfazio3891]

I love your video! So informative, sweet and genuine. Thank you for sharing!

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Thanks!! You're so welcome.

[@utinojuc]

Super👍👍👍👌

[@jordandeemert1521]

quality video and a quality channel from the looks of it. you have a new subscriber my friend.

[@illustratornamedkasper]

welcome to the channel!

[@kindolgentleman3109]

Very interesting...

[@amexjam55]

Interesting.

[@AnastasiaYGamble]

This is so cool, I never knew that ink can be extracted from mushrooms, thank you for sharing this with us😄❤!

[@bethbloomer5951]

This is the best, most interesting art video I've seen in a loooong time. Brilliant!

[@illustratornamedkasper]

kind words Beth, much appreciated!

[@JerryAss]

Nice

[@seanmcclain791]

Just so cool!

[@galacticstars5092]

Great video 👍

[@BlancaVarguesArt]

Nice!!!

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Thanks for the visit!

[@rtcolorgamut1608]

Beautiful drawing 👌

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Thanks a lot!

[@NadiaViolin]

Wow! Amazing! New friend here! Hope to see you around and be connected 💖

[@행복한빈이네-s2g]

It's a really new video. It's cool ^^*

[@akhdarinapbestari]

Hello! This is so interesting. I got an idea to paint with something around us,, such a fruit, drink etc, and watching this video makes me want to do it even more. Inspiring! Thats a really lovely color bytheway💕

[@illustratornamedkasper]

So glad to hear that you feel like experimenting! Coffee or tea is also great to paint with!

[@akhdarinapbestari]

@@illustratornamedkasper i already painting with coffee, tea? Not yet. Yes, i will try it 🤩👌

[@relaxingesprit9674]

Nice tutorial my friend keep posting such nice videos

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Thanks!

[@sofiarossilena4899]

i’m reading a book about fungi witch illustrations were made with fungal ink! Entangled Life by merlin sheldrake!!

[@illustratornamedkasper]

how about that! Need to check that out, thanks for the info!

[@springe-school2383]

So interesting. You are unique and your channel too☺️💖💖

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Thank youuuu!

[@birdsmariaandsunshinetv9899]

Wow wow very very amazing video

[@Relaxmusicstar]

wonderful job I really like it👍

[@binnursart]

wow.. sehr gut :-)

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Danke sehr!

[@artcraftsecrets8442]

Amazing!❤❤

[@gunnshomestead6255]

Fun. I have found a few of these & some Hares Foot in my yard. Probably too late this season…but maybe next year I’ll experiment 😊 How long does the ink last? Does it stain equipment? Thanks!

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Never head about Hare's foot, looks cute. The ink is long lasting, if you add atamon and store it in the fridge. I have some that goes back two years now. Stain equipment? Not sure what that means?

[@marcosjosegomesdossantos1577]

Bonita sua arte. Pintou com o que?🤔 Não parece tinta.

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Obrigado! É tinta feita no fungo coprinus comatus

[@marcosjosegomesdossantos1577]

@@illustratornamedkasper Noss.. NUNCA vi 6inya feita com fungo.🤔 Mas ficou linda a arte.👍👍😉👏👏👏👏

[@raine2577]

I'm planning on making some. Does the ink ever go bad? If it does, can I do something to prevent that (I've heard alcohol works for some inks to prevent mold but idk since the ink is fungus too)? Does it need a binder (people used to use honey or egg whites, not sure if they'd work)?

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Exciting! I have made a step-by-step guide to conserve it - it's the top comment. This method has worked for me, I have ink made 1/2 year ago in the fridge, and it's still good. I don't know anything about binders - go ahead and experiment (i'd love to hear the results!)

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

Very nice! Maybe I’m gonna try this myself! I expect you use a separate non-food blender for this?

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Hi there! Thanks a lot! Actually I don't, I just make sure to wash it carefully afterwards. You can choose to use the ink that's kinda already there (see 1:50) without blending, here you will get a palish, fine ink. However, you don't get the small bits of the mushroom that produces that gorgeous spotted texture, that I personally like a lot.

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

@@illustratornamedkasper thanks! It really helps.

[@roseartist5733]

I guess it's too good to use naturally available pigments instead of using toxic paints ... To be honest I kinda addicted to your videos and your voice is oddly satisfying. Note that I'm a big fan of you❤ haha

[@illustratornamedkasper]

yeah, and the crazy thing is that you get such beautiful textures from the ink. haha, thanks a lot Rose. Never had that comment before, guess I have to keep making videos then ;-)

[@roseartist5733]

@@illustratornamedkasper yeah you have to.... At least u have to make videos for your fan rose... LMAO

[@ivydenver260]

I have some that I picked liquifying in a container - day five after picking, and white-colored mold is growing. What does this mean?

[@ivydenver260]

I did not refridgerate. Is that my issue?

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Yep, definitely store them in the refrigerator, and add 'Atamon' as well.

[@wizamoonstone]

U can add teatree oil and it will last longer

[@illustratornamedkasper]

so far I've had good results with Atamon which seems to be an okay product (it's sodium benzoate), but teatree oil sounds even more natural I guess. I would very much like to know if you try it out and see if has conserving effects on your natural ink!

[@wizamoonstone]

@@illustratornamedkasper I haven't tried it, just heard it somewhere BUTT I'm making some ink, these guys grew in my back yard! I have some teatree oil on hand and I have a question so I can test it: how long it takes 4 it 2 go bad without Atamon/teatree oil?

[@illustratornamedkasper]

@@wizamoonstone gosh, you’re lucky! Hmm, I wouldn’t know with tea tree as I have never tried it. But the badge I did last year in october with atamon is still good - no mold.

[@illustratornamedkasper]

Oh, misread your question. I think mine lasted a week in the fridge before it turned moldy.

[@luxie8121]

How long does it normally last? I found like 50 in my yard and I want to make ink and give it out as gifts but I don't know the shelf life of the ink

[@illustratornamedkasper]

50? That's crazy! Well, if it's a shelf in the fridge it can last like forever it seems. I have some from 22' that's still good. Just remember to add Atamon and rinse the jar/bottle well with Atamon before pouring the ink.

[@luxie8121]

@illustratornamedkasper nice to know thank you so much! Yeah there was a HUGE bloom I've never seen it before like this in my yard before, I already have almost 4 cup of ink, thank you for the advice! Super helpful

[@billydengel6647]

I wonder how it would turn out if you dehydrated it and reconstituted with alcohol.

[@illustratornamedkasper]

to make it more concentrated, or?

[@billydengel6647]

That and so it dries on the paper faster.

[@Gos1234567]

i wonder has this ink ever been used for tatooing?

[@illustratornamedkasper]

that's a very good question.

[@rjjcms1]

I was about to ask if it still smells mushroomy.

[@illustratornamedkasper]

hi Ralph! Mine, which is now a year old still smells good, just like a fresh mushroom and not moldy =)

[@rjjcms1]

@@illustratornamedkasper Hi Kasper! That's good. I wouldn't want to be catching a whiff of it much later and thinking "oh no,I hope I haven't got rising damp."