Gorse ink made from foraged Dartmoor gorse petals
Plucked 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.
This product is part of our Acorn & Mire give-back line. A portion from each sale is donated back to environmental charities supporting hedgerow regeneration and peatland restoration.
As this ink ages, it shifts to warmer hues. If you prefer a greener yellow, get the copper modified gorse ink, or our garden-grown weld ink.
Details
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Colour: yellows through to peachy orange; green; or brown
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Size: one 15mL vial of gorse ink or a sample card
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Use with: Small paint brushes; you can also use a dip pen, but it's very light when wet and difficult to see
- Suitable for fountain pens? No.
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Ingredients: Gorse petals, Dartmoor rainwater, gum Arabic
- Gorse 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.
The Perfect Gift For
- Artists and calligraphers.
- Eco-conscious individuals.
- Nature Lovers and Foragers.
- Writers and Journal Keepers.
- Historians and Vintage Enthusiasts.
- Minimalists.
- Botanists and Gardeners.
Usage Tips
This 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.
How it's made
Gorse 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.
About the colour
Your vial of ink will include the year it was made, and a sample on the label. The ink usually 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.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase
Plucked 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.
This product is part of our Acorn & Mire give-back line. A portion from each sale is donated back to environmental charities supporting hedgerow regeneration and peatland restoration.
As this ink ages, it shifts to warmer hues. If you prefer a greener yellow, get the copper modified gorse ink, or our garden-grown weld ink.
Details
-
Colour: yellows through to peachy orange; green; or brown
-
Size: one 15mL vial of gorse ink or a sample card
-
Use with: Small paint brushes; you can also use a dip pen, but it's very light when wet and difficult to see
- Suitable for fountain pens? No.
-
Ingredients: Gorse petals, Dartmoor rainwater, gum Arabic
- Gorse 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.
The Perfect Gift For
- Artists and calligraphers.
- Eco-conscious individuals.
- Nature Lovers and Foragers.
- Writers and Journal Keepers.
- Historians and Vintage Enthusiasts.
- Minimalists.
- Botanists and Gardeners.
Usage Tips
This 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.
How it's made
Gorse 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.
About the colour
Your vial of ink will include the year it was made, and a sample on the label. The ink usually 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.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
All of our papers are recycled, and British where possible. We can provide you specific details on certifications each paper has, and the mill where they were made.
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase
- Delivery costs will be calculated at the checkout
- Free UK delivery on all orders over £30
- You can return your order for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase