*UPDATE* You can preserve your mushroom ink by doing the following: 1. Sterilize your glass container with Atamon before pouring in your mushroom ink 2. Add 1 teaspoon (or more depending on amount of your ink) of Atamon to your mushroom ink 3. Store in the fridge and take out only when you use it
So inspiring .... Even if they grow in the city sometimes, it feels like they bring a glimpse of forest with them anyway... That's my feeling! I will try this, if I can find some!
Hello! This is so interesting. I got an idea to paint with something around us,, such a fruit, drink etc, and watching this video makes me want to do it even more. Inspiring! Thats a really lovely color bytheway💕
I guess it's too good to use naturally available pigments instead of using toxic paints ... To be honest I kinda addicted to your videos and your voice is oddly satisfying. Note that I'm a big fan of you❤ haha
yeah, and the crazy thing is that you get such beautiful textures from the ink. haha, thanks a lot Rose. Never had that comment before, guess I have to keep making videos then ;-)
Fun. I have found a few of these & some Hares Foot in my yard. Probably too late this season…but maybe next year I’ll experiment 😊 How long does the ink last? Does it stain equipment? Thanks!
Never head about Hare's foot, looks cute. The ink is long lasting, if you add atamon and store it in the fridge. I have some that goes back two years now. Stain equipment? Not sure what that means?
Hi there! Thanks a lot! Actually I don't, I just make sure to wash it carefully afterwards. You can choose to use the ink that's kinda already there (see 1:50) without blending, here you will get a palish, fine ink. However, you don't get the small bits of the mushroom that produces that gorgeous spotted texture, that I personally like a lot.
so far I've had good results with Atamon which seems to be an okay product (it's sodium benzoate), but teatree oil sounds even more natural I guess. I would very much like to know if you try it out and see if has conserving effects on your natural ink!
@@illustratornamedkasper I haven't tried it, just heard it somewhere BUTT I'm making some ink, these guys grew in my back yard! I have some teatree oil on hand and I have a question so I can test it: how long it takes 4 it 2 go bad without Atamon/teatree oil?
@@wizamoonstone gosh, you’re lucky! Hmm, I wouldn’t know with tea tree as I have never tried it. But the badge I did last year in october with atamon is still good - no mold.
I'm planning on making some. Does the ink ever go bad? If it does, can I do something to prevent that (I've heard alcohol works for some inks to prevent mold but idk since the ink is fungus too)? Does it need a binder (people used to use honey or egg whites, not sure if they'd work)?
Exciting! I have made a step-by-step guide to conserve it - it's the top comment. This method has worked for me, I have ink made 1/2 year ago in the fridge, and it's still good. I don't know anything about binders - go ahead and experiment (i'd love to hear the results!)
50? That's crazy! Well, if it's a shelf in the fridge it can last like forever it seems. I have some from 22' that's still good. Just remember to add Atamon and rinse the jar/bottle well with Atamon before pouring the ink.
@illustratornamedkasper nice to know thank you so much! Yeah there was a HUGE bloom I've never seen it before like this in my yard before, I already have almost 4 cup of ink, thank you for the advice! Super helpful
@@illustratornamedkasper Hi Kasper! That's good. I wouldn't want to be catching a whiff of it much later and thinking "oh no,I hope I haven't got rising damp."
