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
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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.
