HOW TO MAKE NATURAL INK WITH ACORNS, CONES & LEAVES | ORGANIC COLOR | BEIGE BROWN | FORAGE IN PRAGUE

[@hlegler]

This is the perfect vacation! No lame trinkets or souveniers. Just out in nature, collecting interesting bits, then transforming them into beautiful inks. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

Your words speak straight to my heart 🤎 Foraging for natural color has become a very special part of my travels, so you are bound to have loads of smiles when you do the same. Travel well!

[@joanieboney1651]

Omg! My young daughters and I just discovered your videos. They are constantly collecting "nature treasures" like acorns, leaves, and pinecones on nature walks, and your channel has allowed me to make all kinds of dyes and inks. We are trying avocados and onions next. Thank you!!

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

This makes me so happy, Joanie! There are so many amazing projects you can do with children and natural dyes, so how lucky all of you are to harness that curiosity into creativity 🤎 Have fun with your girls!!

[@somepinkflowers]

Poke around Prague 💕 Get out ‼️ so envious … but INK 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

I feel so lucky to have been able to travel there in light of the wild world we now live in 🤎 It is such a gorgeous city! Have you been there? Not much time to forage, but sweet to have a handful of inks to keep as a colorful memory 😊

[@secondhandrose6214]

Interesting, thanks for sharing :o)

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

You are so welcome, Suzanne 🙂 It's a lovely way to remember my travels.

[@tessesmom]

Very interesting video. Also it brought back so many wonderful memories of Prague, I was there a few years ago at the same time of year xx

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

Thank you, Laura! It is such a beautiful city even in the cloudy skies of November. Very cool that you were able to explore Prague too 🌠

[@eprohoda]

thanks!eic =)

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

You are very welcome! Thx for stopping by 🙂

[@jameschristlerbalsamogolfo9933]

stay safe

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

Thanks - will do!

[@HeyItsKathey]

thank u it came out so epic !!

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

Thanks to you for joining, Katherine! It was a wonderful trip 🤎

[@kkw218]

Thank you for your vdo. May I ask a few questions here please? 1. Why do we add the salt and vinegar when boiling arorns? 2. Is it safe for a young kid to handle iron powder? Can I replace it with something else that might be found around the house? 3. My 7 years old kid is very interested in making natural colors. Do you have any books recommendations for my kid to read besides the book that you mentioned already? Thank you.

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

You are most welcome! Yes, love questions :) 1. When making ink, adding salt & vinegar can help brighten the colors. It is not necessary, but just a suggestion. 2. I wouldn't have kids handle iron powder, but they could use iron water wearing gloves and under adult supervision. It is a very small amount so not considered dangerous when in liquid form. Of course, you can skip this step as it is only used to darken colors. 3. I am not aware of any books written specifically for children on natural colors, but I have never looked for those. It might be out there!

[@kkw218]

@@MargaretByrdColorQuest Thank you so much. This afternoon we just boiled purple heart, crushed pine cones, coffee ground, and acorn caps. So we got 5 colors. We have not mix with gum arabic yet.

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

@@kkw218 Sounds like an awesome day in the kitchen!! Have fun with all of those inks :o)

[@LHEX1E]

Hi ! Can you make ink from dyes? Or what is the similarity and difference between ink and dyes?

[@LHEX1E]

We are currently having our research paper about turning a certain leaf into an alternative ink marker, and in one of the questions thrown at us during the title defense was this, If we can make ink from dyes, and I am confused about this one, your help would be much appreciated 🥺

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

Hi Lexi - thanks for your question 😊 In the world of natural color, the process of making most dyes and inks is similar: using heat and water, you slowly extract the color from the dye matter. For ink, however, you will add a binder like gum arabic so it can best adhere and dry on paper. You will also add a mold 'deterrent' like whole clove to ink so you can keep/use it longer. You may also choose to make ink more concentrated than most dyes because of how it is used.

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

@@LHEX1E Hope my answer below helps you 😊

[@LHEX1E]

@@MargaretByrdColorQuest Thank you so much !! ❤️

[@MargaretByrdColorQuest]

@@LHEX1E You are most welcome!