Take powdered galls one pound, powdered green vitriol half a pound,
powdered gum 4 ounces, mix all together, put it up into 2 ounce
packages, each of which will make a pint if ink.


42. BEST RED INK

Take of best carmine (nakarot) 2 grains, rain water 1/2 ounce, water
of ammonia 20 drops, add a little gum arabic, and it is in a few
minutes ready for use.


43. YELLOW INK

Dissolve alum in saffron water to whatever shade of yellow you
please. It makes a beautiful ink.


44. BLUE INK

Take Prussian blue, and oexylic acid, in equal parts, powder finely,
and add soft water to bring it to a soft paste, and let it stand for
a few days, then add soft water to the desired shade of colour; add
a little gum arabic to prevent spreading.


45. GOLDEN INK

Take some white gum arabic, reduce it to an impalpable powder in a
brass mortar, dissolve it in strong brandy, and add a little common