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S3 E2: How to Make Ink with Mr. Fox of Fox and Quills

S3 E2: How to Make Ink with Mr. Fox of Fox and Quills

Update: 2021-05-10
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  • Do wine, beer or beetles go into inks?
  • Why do metallic inks need to be stirred frequently?
  • Is Iron Gall ink actually bad for your nibs?
  • Are chemical reactions part of ink-making?
  • What kind of ink should we use if we want to create something for our great-great-great-great-great-grandkids?

We bring Mr. Fox of Fox & Quills on the show to answer all these questions, and lots more!

New ink announcements: Fox & Quills

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S3 E2: How to Make Ink with Mr. Fox of Fox and Quills

S3 E2: How to Make Ink with Mr. Fox of Fox and Quills

Christen Turney, Ajab Rajvir Jandiala