Imperfection is underrated

‘As darkness creeped in her heart, she started to feel nothing. Her mind was drained. Her emotions were numb; everything felt numb..’

“Since I’ve had to be without your sweetest presence, I have not wished to hear or see any other human being, but as the turtle-dove, having lost its mate, perches forever on its little dried up branch, so I lament endlessly till I shall enjoy your trust again. I look about and do not find my lover — she does not comfort me even with a single word.

Easy to make blood ink

For anyone who hasn’t come across dragon blood before, it is a great way to give your written spells a boost.

I know it’s old craft and in modern times witches no longer need to make their own inks but I personally find natural inks more potent than modern synthetic alternatives.

To avoid any confusion this is for positive spell work. If you you are cursing or hexing you need the bat blood version (don’t worry no actual bats or dragons are hurt in the making of this ink, both are just herbal.)

Dragon Blood ink

This is the easiest method to make the ink. No thickeners or cooking are required. Just the right Ingredients

Warnings.

Neat alcohol is used in this method which is highly flammable, do not make this anywhere near a naked flame and in a well-ventilated location.

Ingredients:

15g Real dragon blood Resin (see notes below)

70g Pure alcohol 99% (see photo)

There are three types of dragon blood resin on the market. Real traditional resin called ”Dracaena Draco”. The cheap version called ”Daemonorops” and finally fake resin which tends to be a cheaper version like frankincense dyed red.

For this method to work ensure that you are using real Dracaena. The cheaper versions do not dissolve in alcohol.

Method:

Simply grind the resin slightly, it doesn’t need to be really fine as it will dissolve.

Add in the alcohol and stir for about five minutes. To thicken allow to evaporate for three hours stirring each hour.

All the resins are slightly different so test it now for colour. Add more resin if needed. If there are impurities sat at the bottom filter before bottling.

The alcohol preserves the ink making it last for ages, a slight shake will be required before use to remove any separation.