Persian Ink Making Group 1
Persian Ink Making Group 1
Workshop Start Date: 29th September
Workshop Description
- Each workshop lasting one month.
- Each workshop consists of 8 sessions, each session lasting 2 hours.
- Participants are able to practice the new skills they learn from each class by booking a practice session at their convenience. Practice sessions are not mandatory, it is encouraged and to provide extra support for participants.
Workshop Agenda
1. Introduction & Preparation of Material
- Introduction to different types of ink
- Introduction to different types of material used in ink making
- Introduction to tools used in ink making
- Preparation of Gum Arabic Solution session 2.
3. Iron Gall Ink
The use of:
- Green Vitriol/iron sulphate
- Gall Nuts
- Water
5. Prepartion Persian and Peacock Ink
The combination preparations put together and use of the ink.
2. Carbon Ink
The use of:
- Lamp black
- Gum Arabic
- Water
4. Metal-Tennate Ink with Blue Vitriol
The use of:
- Blue vitriol/copper sulphate
- Gall nuts
- Water
6. Complete and Application of Ink
- Application of inks on paper.
- Discussion on the characteristics and color of different inks.