Today I tried out the ink, first without iron mordant and then again with iron mordant. What a stark contrast and a pleasant surprise! The iron mordant makes it very dark and strong, and without it, the ink is a pleasant reddish-brown colour. I love both, but am really trying to get a very viscous, sticky ink that can be used for lino-cuts, and this is far too liquid. I'll let it stand for a while and try and reduce it further to see if it will thicken.
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