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Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking Kindle Edition

by Jason Logan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 596 ratings
#1 Best Seller in Upcycling & Repurposing
“The pigments he concocts from these humble beginnings are as fun to make as they are eye-opening to work with . . . the world never quite looks the same.” —MarthaStewart.com

A 2018 Best Book of the Year—The Guardian

The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world. Readers will learn how to forage for materials such as soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, and black walnut, then how to mix, test, and transform these ingredients into rich, vibrant inks that are sensitive to both place and environment. Organized by color, and featuring lovely minimalist photography throughout, Make Ink combines science, art, and craft to instill the basics of ink making and demonstrate the beauty and necessity of engaging with one of mankind’s oldest tools of communication.

“Logan demystifies the process, encouraging experimentation and taking a fresh look at urban environments.” —NPR

“The book is full of inspiration and takes a lot of the mystery out of ink making, at least at its simplest level. And it also reminds me why I love ink—any ink or liquid color as much as I do.” —The Well-Appointed Desk

“Quite a few recipes . . . that use color from the kitchen: carrots, black beans, blueberries, turmeric, and onion skins all make beautiful ink colors.” —Design Observer

“Make Ink opens up about methods, providing an open source guide to DIY ink.” —CityLab
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“Named a Best Book of 2018."―The Guardian

“Logan’s essays about foraging for copper under bridges in Harlem, or scouring for berries at the beach, will make you want to go outside and be a magpie. Maybe ink-making is the new broom-making.”―Forbes, Most Giftable Coffee Table Books

“Logan’s artful test sheets (above) hold their own alongside works by Marcel Dzama, Margaret Atwood, Leanne Shapton and others, all made with his inks.”―Wall Street Journal

“In his new book, Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking, Logan demystifies the process, encouraging experimentation and taking a fresh look at urban environments.”―NPR

“Logan includes recipe variations for attaining specific colors such as Vine Charcoal, Pokeberry and Silvery Acorn Cap. The final third of the book relaxes into art with examples of Logan’s own ink tests as well as work from others who have experimented with his inks, such as Dave Eggers and Margaret Atwood. (“At least one bottle of wild grape ink almost exploded on its way to Stephen King,” he writes.) A conversation with author Michael Ondaatje rounds out this exquisite volume.”―Top Pick in Lifestyles, Book Page

“Make Ink opens up about methods, providing an open source guide to DIY ink.”―CityLab

“Once you start making ink, the world never quite looks the same.”―Martha Stewart

“He also has quite a few recipes in his upcoming book, Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking (Abrams Books, September 2018), that use color from the kitchen: carrots, black beans, blueberries, turmeric, and onion skins all make beautiful ink colors."―Design Observer

“The book is full of inspiration and takes a lot of the mystery out of ink making, at least at its simplest level. And it also reminds me why I love ink — any ink or liquid color as much as I do.”―Well Appointed Desk

“This book filled with ink recipes, minimalistic photography and lots of inspiration caught our eye immediately. "―Fine Little Day

“There are loads of craft books so pretty you might happily put them on your coffee table and never do anything more than flip through them admiringly. Others you actually crack open and make things from. As beautifully written as it is photographed and designed, this one begs to be read from cover to cover, like a good essay collection, whether or not you ever attempt to make your own inks…”―Fringe Association

About the Author

Toronto Ink Company founder Jason Logan is an internationally recognized designer, creative director, author, and artist. His illustrations appear regularly in the New York Times and his fine art has been exhibited in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and the Yukon. His work has been recognized by the AIGA, SPD, the Centre for Social Innovation, and the Canada Council for the Arts.

Michael Ondaatje is a celebrated poet, novelist, editor, and filmmaker, best known for his 1992 Booker Prize–winning novel The English Patient.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BF6W4RJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS; Illustrated edition (September 11, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 11, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 89.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 249 pages
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Toronto Ink Company founder Jason Logan is an internationally recognized designer, creative director, author, and artist. His illustrations appear regularly in the New York Times and his fine art has been exhibited in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and the Yukon. His work has been recognized by the AIGA, SPD, the Centre for Social Innovation, and the Canada Council for the Arts. He once made a beautiful black ink based on a poem from a peach pit cooked cooked for 12 hours. Weekly updates:

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Customers find this book fascinating and well-written, with clear instructions and recipes that make them confident in their ink-making abilities. The book features beautiful photographs and colorful pictures, and one customer describes it as an artist's dream.

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Customers find the book fascinating and instructive, with one mentioning it serves as a great reference to build on.

"...that weren't enough, the contents are practical, well organized, and inspiring. I can't wait to get out there and start foraging for my own inks." Read more

"Was interesting in our to make my own colors after doing a mushroom foraging adventure. This book is fascinating." Read more

"...It is bound to spark new ideas and get you excited to explore this magical world - no matter if you've been making ink for years or have never given..." Read more

"An interesting and special book - for those who love colors and materials" Read more

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Customers praise the book's clear and beautiful writing, with one customer noting its lovely paper finish.

"...is gorgeous, the heft of it feels good, and the weight and finish of the paper is lovely. The photos and images on the inside are just stunning...." Read more

"...now contain blueprints for an ink apothecary, thanks to this stunning book!" Read more

"This gorgeous hard-cover book is filled with lovely photography and useful insights...." Read more

"I love this book! The artist is so humble. His instructions are easy to follow. I love the writing and art in this book! I highly recommend this book!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the visual presentation of the book, noting its beautiful appearance and colorful pictures.

"Immediately, this book is beautiful to behold. The cover is gorgeous, the heft of it feels good, and the weight and finish of the paper is lovely...." Read more

"...His instructions are easy to follow. I love the writing and art in this book! I highly recommend this book!" Read more

"An interesting and special book - for those who love colors and materials" Read more

"...Will be a great reference to build on. The book design and beautiful photographer makes for a great addition to my library, but I would have been..." Read more

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Customers find the recipes in the book helpful, with instructions that make them confident in their ability to try making ink, and one customer noting that they are easy to follow.

"...Daydreams for my future now contain blueprints for an ink apothecary, thanks to this stunning book!" Read more

"I love this book! The artist is so humble. His instructions are easy to follow. I love the writing and art in this book! I highly recommend this book!" Read more

"...Lot so of information about specific recipes and methods, which you can create with any materials ( not just the ones in the book.)..." Read more

"...It's not full of recipes cover to cover, but it covers the basics with good recipes, ideas, and I guess theory as well...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the photography in the book, describing it as lovely, with one customer noting how the photographs and story create an alluring invitation.

"This book is an artist's dream. The photographs and story create an alluring invitation to pack your forager's bag, a pair of gloves, and a coffee,..." Read more

"This gorgeous hard-cover book is filled with lovely photography and useful insights...." Read more

"...there is also some good usable info in this book, along with the lovely images and tales of making that tickle my creative imagination." Read more

"...of content, but even as a standalone coffee table book, this is very much worth it...." Read more

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  • Fen Druadìn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely gorgeous, inside and out
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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    Immediately, this book is beautiful to behold. The cover is gorgeous, the heft of it feels good, and the weight and finish of the paper is lovely. The photos and images on the inside are just stunning. And as soon as you dig in, you realize the writing is as beautiful as everything else. Just gorgeous.

    Then, as if that weren't enough, the contents are practical, well organized, and inspiring. I can't wait to get out there and start foraging for my own inks.
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  • motherartist
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous and inspiring!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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    This book is an artist's dream. The photographs and story create an alluring invitation to pack your forager's bag, a pair of gloves, and a coffee, and head into the wilderness—or your backyard. Daydreams for my future now contain blueprints for an ink apothecary, thanks to this stunning book!
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  • Diane R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
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    Was interesting in our to make my own colors after doing a mushroom foraging adventure. This book is fascinating.
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  • Melissa Luna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, inspiring!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
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    This gorgeous hard-cover book is filled with lovely photography and useful insights. It is bound to spark new ideas and get you excited to explore this magical world - no matter if you've been making ink for years or have never given it a try. I'm SO excited someone finally wrote this book!
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  • Bart/Kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and great visuals
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
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    I love this book! The artist is so humble. His instructions are easy to follow. I love the writing and art in this book! I highly recommend this book!
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  • zehu
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like very much.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    An interesting and special book - for those who love colors and materials
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  • dtoth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really lovely
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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    A bit poetic, there is also some good usable info in this book, along with the lovely images and tales of making that tickle my creative imagination.
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  • Therese P. Dignard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reference for ink making.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2018
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    Very informative book. Glad to see someone pulled this old trade and breathed life into it again.
    Will be a great reference to build on. The book design and beautiful photographer makes for a great addition to my library, but I would have been okay to have the words in a textbook format at a lesser price. But, am so glad this fellow ink maker shared what he knows. Well done..and highly recommended.
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  • Eva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Make your own ink!
    Reviewed in Sweden on June 5, 2024
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    Such an inspiring book with easy recipes on how to make your own ink. Love it!
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  • Boxy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Australia on October 5, 2023
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    I've used the tips from this book to make colour changing lavender ink, wattle blossoms ink, wattle leaf ink, iron oxide ink, and more!
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  • Emily Underwood
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very captivating book
    Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2024
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    The fact that this book was written by a writer is what keeps you hooked. Most coffee table-type books are too blah but this one is fascinating and descriptive. Takes you on a journey. Also written by a Canadian guy which is very cool.
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  • Ursula Senn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ink
    Reviewed in Germany on September 26, 2024
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    Its a beautiful book, kind of a lovestory to make your own ink
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  • vishal bhatnagar
    3.0 out of 5 stars Expensive for the value it delivers….
    Reviewed in India on August 1, 2021
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    As said in other reviews…. Use this as a reference to BOOK DESIGN LAYOUT, PHOTOGRAPHY, GRAPHUC DESIGN….. few pages talk about ink making too….
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