Sara CharlesSep 29, 20234 minMedieval ink on a medieval budgetAs autumn is the season for collecting oak galls, now seems a good time to consider how to make ink without access to the standard...
Sara CharlesSep 13, 20206 minA season for manuscripts and memoriesNow that we are in September and autumn is in the air, I thought I'd reflect on my journey to experience the processes of manuscript...
Sara CharlesAug 31, 20204 minMaking medieval ink - a guide to foraging for oak galls Are you interested in making traditional medieval ink from oak galls, but not sure what to look for? This is a quick guide to foraging...
Sara CharlesAug 18, 20204 minWoad and medieval manuscriptsThe woad plant (Isatis tinctoria) is widespread across Asia, Europe and America, and has been used for centuries as a paint and a dye,...