Journal
Notes learned from harper.
Inks come in two forms: stick inks and liquid inks.Liquid Ink- produced by combining charcoal with gum or glues. It makes a thick black fluid perfect for drawing. Liquid inks come in two varieties, waterproofed and non-waterproofed.
Stick Ink- is produced by drying and compressing of liquid ink. This makes an easy to carry stick. To turn it back into liquid it is ground into a fine powder to which water is added.
Once you have your ink you need use something to write it with. Which is where the pen comes in.Reed pens- made from a hollowed reed. One end is cut into a fine point then dipped into the ink to fill the "well".
Quill pens- basically the same as a reed except made from a feather. Poor bird!
Metal pens- have special metal tips that can be changed out.
Fountain pens- not exactly sure what these are. Have to find one someday.
Brush- hair bound together and dipped in ink is used to apply the ink.