Studio Process & Material Making > Wild Grape Ink

Wild grapes growing along the Hoosic River in North Adams, MA

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North Adams, MA

2021

Collect a few clusters of wild grapes

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North Adams, MA

2021

Add a few tablespoons of water to the grapes and bring to a simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, crushing the grapes as they soften

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North Adams, MA

2021

Strain the liquid through a wire mesh

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North Adams, MA

2021

Divide the batch of ink, and to one batch, add a sprinkle of soda ash (washing soda) to shift the color. Mix well. It bubbles!

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North Adams, MA

2021

The wild grape ink with soda ash added (left) and without (right)

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North Adams, MA

2021

Wild grape ink swatch

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North Adams, MA

2021

Wild grape ink with soda ash swatch

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North Adams, MA

2021