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Just pop your email in the form at the bottom of the page.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dartmoor-foraged-oak-gall-ink-15ml","title":"Dartmoor foraged oak gall ink - 15mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-gathered from the rugged oaks of Dartmoor, this ink captures the spirit of the wild moorlands, offering a deep, earthy colour that ranges from greys to dark brown. Each bottle of ink captures the essence of Dartmoor and the natural cycles that have shaped it for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for artists, calligraphers, and anyone with a love for traditional craftsmanship, this oak gall ink is both beautiful and sustainable. By buying Dartmoor-foraged oak gall ink, you not only bring a piece of nature into your creative work but also contribute to a more sustainable future—where every drop of ink is as kind to the earth as it is inspiring to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe next batch of ink will be released later this year. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003egreys through to warm black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 15mL vial of oak gall ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dip pens or small paint brushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for fountain pens?\u003c\/strong\u003e No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eGalls from English Oaks, Dartmoor rainwater, gum Arabic, Iron(II)sulphate, clove oil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect Gift For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists and calligraphers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-conscious individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature Lovers and Foragers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters and Journal Keepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorians and Vintage Enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimalists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanists and Gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural product. 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The young branches were dried and then cut into smaller pieces for nearly a lifetime supply of reddish-brown ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI haven’t been able to determine which willow it is. There are over 300 species, and they interbreed, giving most botanists cold sweats when asked to identify, with certainty, which willow it was. The digital plant identification app, Seek, thinks it’s goat willow, but I think the leaves are too long and slender, so I think it must be basket willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe next batch of ink will be released later this year. 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