ArcanaVitae

One of the many ways for us artsy witches to use the natural world in our practice is by making our own inks. The act of collecting ingredients, creating the ink, filling it with your energy and intent, and using it in your craft is truly magical! You can add some special touches to your Grimoire, draw sigils, add to potions, create fabulous works of art, or just replace your chemical filled paint with a non-toxic, eco-friendly alternative that is safe for your kids!

Here are some base materials you can use to make inks and the color they generally make. Obviously there’s some variation with the final color depending on the material itself (more or less ripe and the inherent color variation between selections for example) but this will give you a general idea. Also note that the color of some materials can change over a period of time.

Berries

Red Cherry- Red or Light Pink

Pokeberry- Hot Pink

Red Rasberry- Medium Pink

Black Cherry- Pink/Purple

Black Rasberry- Light Purple

Blackberry- Purple

Huckleberry- Denim Blue

Buckthorn- Hunter Green

Nuts

Black Walnut- Rich Brown

Avacado Pits- Red/Pink

Peach Pit- Black

Almond Shells- Black

Other Options

Coffee

Black Bean

Sumac

Spinach

Red Cabbage

Turmeric

Jicama

Onion Skin

Wild Grape

Goldenrod

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