How To Make DIY Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink

[@FountainPenSounds]

An interesting experiment with mica powders and fountain pen ink.

[@berolinastrassmann]

Its been a few months since this experiment. How has your piston pen worked since then? Has it clogged with the mica? I have a Diamine Orchid shimmery ink and it clogs all of my pens, no matter what brand. Any tips to prevent this?

[@FountainPenSounds]

I wrote with them not that long ago and they were still good but I'd have to double check again. As far as tips my big one is to regularly roll/flip the pen to keep the shimmer mixed in. Even while writing it'll tend to settle out to where all the shimmer is at the bottom of your converter or ink reservoir.