Material

Black walnut

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Dye 61 Ink 19 Plant-based 198 Vegan 102

Black walnut
Black walnut

Black walnut ink

Walnut ink is an ink made from the green husk surrounding the nut of walnuts, commonly the Juglans Nigra walnut is used. It can be made domestically or is widely available online. The ink, dye or pigment may be liquid or made of crystals that are mixed with water before use. It can also be used for all forms of dyeing and for the creation of a very dark natural ink.

Black walnut ink was made by artists de Onkruidenier during their residency at the Jan van Eyck Academie.

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Ingredients

Walnut

Physical samples

The Future Materials Lab at the Jan van Eyck Academie stores a selection of physical samples from the Future Materials Bank. Book an appointment at the Lab and use the numbers below to locate samples.

  • 0116-1