Saturday, July 5, 2008

SOURCE OF INK

Aside from SOOT, INK was derived from the following SOURCE:

1. NUTGALLS - Lumpy growth found on trees. Lump that mimicked like a cancer or cancerous part of a tree trunk. The lump actually was a site of insects when they burrowed deep down to lay their eggs under the bark.

2. LUMPBLACK - Dull black soot. Made from burning oils, waxes, resins, and other fuels without enough air. Used for smooth surface.

3. BLUE BLACK INK - Made from iron-salt water. organic acid is mixed, tannin added from nutgalls

4. PERMANENT BLUE-BLACK INK - This ink can stain anything from rugs to clothing.

5. BLUE, GREEN, RED - Colored ink. Chemical dye solution is placed. Red Ink is used for checking.

6. FOUNTAIN PENS - Coffee powder mixed with water

7. BALLPOINT PEN INK - Significance of this ink? This kind of ink requires rotating ball on its system to stop or control the flow of ink. Ink is thicker . A or Average type of ink requires half as thick

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