Playing with Science!

Started a few experiments the other day. 

The first is trying to make some verdigris to eventually turn into paint. I have two copper pipe sleeves sitting on a plastic cap that has holes drilled into it to allow any fumes to flow through.  The jar is a simple glass jar picked up from the local retail store.  I decided on glass, so I can watch it and see what happens as time goes on.

After a few days.

The other is a friend and I set out to make some oak gall ink for the first time.  Over all it turned out ok, a little watery but hopefully with some time and leaving the lid off, that will be fixed. We also made Gum water to use as a binder for the ink.

Crushed Oak Galls simmering in water for almost an hour.

After hours of simmering, the iron is added.

After a simple stir all the liquid is black

Ground up some egg shell to help with the acid levels

First straining

Second straining.