{"product_id":"dartmoor-foraged-gorse-ink","title":"Gorse ink made from foraged Dartmoor gorse petals","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlucked petals from the highest moors of Dartmoor, then processed with pure Dartmoor rainwater. This gorse ink is a burst of sunshine on a cloudy day, and we absolutely love using it. Perfect for artists, calligraphers, and anyone with a love for traditional craftsmanship, this gorse ink is both beautiful and sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this ink ages, it shifts to warmer hues.\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\u003eyellows through to peachy orange; green; or brown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 15mL vial of gorse ink \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e a sample card\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small paint brushes; you can also use a dip pen, but it's very light when wet and difficult to see\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003eGorse petals, Dartmoor rainwater, gum Arabic\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorse ink has a limited shelf life. We do our best to ship within 2-3 weeks of the ink being made. This means we don't always have ink on hand and there may be a slight delay if we need to make a fresh batch.\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 with a limited shelf life. Best used within a few weeks or months of making. We make our ink with a goodly amount of gum Arabic. If you find it's too thick, you can add a little water. Shake well before use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorse petals are harvested by hand from their prickly shrubs. We gather only enough for what we need; however, the plant is absolutely abundant on the moor. The ink is naturally yellow\/orange; however, we can adjust its colour using copper to make green, and iron to make brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sample of ink on the outside of the bottle includes one thick brush stroke of colour from the bottle. The ink \u003cem\u003eusually\u003c\/em\u003e changes colour a little bit as it dries and is exposed to air. It may be darker, or it may lighten. Use the label as your guide for the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49259634426141,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/gorse-ink-bottle_a1990015-3c59-4d98-af35-a53d0529a26d.jpg?v=1755178611","url":"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/products\/dartmoor-foraged-gorse-ink","provider":"Princetown Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}