{"product_id":"iron-water-from-foraged-moorland-horseshoes","title":"Iron water from foraged moorland horseshoes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are many bridleways on Dartmoor and for the first few years we lived here, it seemed we were always finding lucky horseshoes. I now use these as the basis for our marvellous iron water \"ink\". Each batch is a little different and the colour may vary from bright orange into brown. You are literally painting with rust. This also works well as a modifier for other colours, shifting them to greys. I like using little drops of the iron water on other inks to change the colours.\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 \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\u003e oranges and browns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e moorland horseshoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 15mL vial of ink\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for fountain pens?\u003c\/strong\u003e No.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight fast rating?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2. The ink should not be left exposed to direct sunshine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eRust from moorland horseshoes, Dartmoor rainwater, gum Arabic, preservative\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\u003eWe 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\u003eAfter collection, horseshoes are left in a pot outside with vinegar and a little salt to speed up the rusting process. I use a syringe to get the lovely rusted bits from the bottom of the container, and then add gum Arabic and clove oil.\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. The colour may vary depending on the paper you use (acidity, buffers, absorbency, etc). Use the label only as a rough guide for the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princetown Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54620867297665,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/2842\/4733\/files\/rust-ink-bottle_615c1aba-5fa1-4f46-a124-2e339edd94bb.jpg?v=1755178535","url":"https:\/\/www.princetownpress.live\/products\/iron-water-from-foraged-moorland-horseshoes","provider":"Princetown Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}