Pflanzentinten herstellen - Natural ink making

In the organizer's words:

Discover the art of sustainable ink production.

In this workshop, you will learn how to make high-quality inks yourself - from scratch, using natural pigments, plant materials and organic binders. After a brief introduction to the world of plant-based inks and the basics of ink production, you will make your own plant-based inks and experiment with different color nuances. You will develop individual color palettes and get a feel for the variety of natural colors.

After the course, you will be able to produce sustainable inks independently, design your own color palettes and use your knowledge creatively or professionally.

Procedure.

• Brief introduction to plant dyes and the basics of ink production
• Production of various plant-based inks and experimenting with color nuances
• Creating your own color palettes

Everything at a glance:

• Topic: Introduction to the production of natural plant inks
• Small groups: max. 6 participants
• Duration: 3 hours
• Level: Beginner friendly
  

What you take home with you

• Self-made inks
• Knowledge about suitable plants
• Self-made natural dyes and inks (we make different natural dyes for immediate use and 3 long-lasting inks)