Open Source Ink

Basics

• This page goes over various ways to make simple ink (Complex colors may be difficult, and less economical over purchases)
• Black ink is the most obious choice

Black Ink

• Some sort of solvent (Ethanol or some other alchohol should work)
• Dark Powder ( Carbon Black is Traditional (also called lamp black) , but powderized charcoal may work if it is fine enough of a powder )
• Optional Binding Agent such as Gum Arabic / Gum Acacia, Xanthan Gum or Gellan Gum to produce a more viscous fluid (perhaps thinkining agents, could use some testing) (supposedly beeswax mixed with carbon black , makes a pretty good marking agent for metalwork etc, VERY easy to do diy)
• See if Emulsifiers are needed
• ASSUMING it could be equivalent it could be used to refill markers, stamps, and ink cartriges for cheap. It also has hobby use for art

Internal Links

• 3D Printed Rubber Stamp
• Screen Printing
• Open Source Marker
• Refilling Printer Ink Cartriges

External Links

• One Formulation using Carbon Black, Diluted Alchohol, and Gum Arabic they used a mortar and pestle (see if a blender/magnetic stirrer could work for large batched)