Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking

Name: Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (663 reviews)
Author: Jason Logan

by Jason Logan

Nonfiction Self Help

4.7 (663)

4.7 stars from 663 reviews. Top 93% of Nonfiction books we track.

$3.99KU83% off peak

Last checked: May 26, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're an artist or writer curious about where your materials come from and want to make them from scratch.
You enjoy hands-on experiments that blend science, sustainability, and creative play without needing formal training.
You love discovering beauty in overlooked urban materials and seeing your local environment as a resource, not waste.

Maybe not for you if...

You want industrial-strength inks for professional illustration and need guaranteed consistency across batches.
You prefer quick results and get frustrated by trial-and-error processes or long fermentation times.
You're looking for purely decorative nature writing rather than practical recipes and foraging instructions.

About this book

The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to create eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. Make Ink explores the history of inkmaking and the science of extracting pigment from natural materials. The book teaches readers how to forage for materials such as soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, black walnut, and kitchen ingredients like carrots, black beans, blueberries, turmeric, and onion skins. It then explains how to mix, test, and transform these ingredients into rich, vibrant inks that reflect their place and environment. Organized by color and featuring minimalist photography, the book combines science, art, and craft to cover the basics of ink making and demonstrate the significance of engaging with one of humanity's oldest communication tools.

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$2.51 – $23.99

Currently on sale at $3.99 — 83% off peak. Price has dropped 40 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 35 days. Typically stays discounted for 11 days.

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Currently around #315K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 34% recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 663 reviews

Gaining approximately 5 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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