The author recounts their experience making iron gall ink from oak galls found on a valley oak tree. They detail the historical process of creating ink using galls, water, iron sulfate, and gum arabic. The author describes their own trial and error in preparing the ink, noting challenges with dissolving the components and achieving a dark color. They emphasize the experimental and exploratory nature of the project, highlighting the importance of proper preparation and planning. The author suggests alternative methods for creating ink, such as using professional writing tools instead of makeshift ones, and even proposes the idea of using pecan liquid as a potential ink source.
https://nyanpasu64.gitlab.io/blog/iron-gall-ink/