Since I'm trying to work out the best way to make ink, I'm going to try a few things and compare the results. So I'm putting on my proverbial lab coat...
Sept. 4, 2018: I took roughly four cups of fresh walnut hulls (a mixture of black and butternut) and simmered them for six hours in a pot with enough water to cover them. I strained the hulls with muslin and simmered again for six more hours and then let it sit overnight with a few pieces of rusted iron. (#3)
Sept. 8, 2018: This batch was made with fresh hulls again that I soaked in a bucket of water for 24 hours which was then simmered and reduced. (#2)
Sept. 12, 2018: Just for fun, I wanted to see what the difference in quality would be if I soaked old crusty nuts that have been lying around for a season, I followed the same process with the second batch. (#1)
If you notice the numbering is off (batch #1 is labeled #3) try not to stress. I made a mistake when I was writing things down and labeled it wrong. By the time I realized, I had it recorded in too many placed and decided to just run with it. Works for me.
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