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Ingredients
thumb|Oak galls and iron(II) sulfate.
Dried & Crushed Oak Galls - 2 Ounces
Ferrous Sulfate - 1 Ounce
Water - 1 Pint
Gum Arabic - As needed
Procedure
Soak dried crushed oka galls in water for 24 hours, strain the water.
To the strained water ferrous sulfate, wait for a minute.
Add gum arabic which adds brilliance and thickness as needed.
Your Iron gall ink is ready to be used.