Walnut Ink Mixing Ratio

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I get asked about the walnut ink crystals that I use quite often, and have never actually used tools to measure the mix's ratio, so I decided to record a video walking through that process.
There is a lot of room for error when it comes to mixing walnut crystals, so don't get stuck thinking of it as an exact science.
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1 авг 2024

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@Delala 4 месяца назад

I found you through Rajiv’s video and absolutely love your energie! 😁 new subscriber here! Going to order some walnut crystals, a nib holder and nibs right now! So excited to try this instead of using the brushpens I use right now ☺️

@Lisaf825 2 года назад

Educational as much as entertaining! Thanks!

@marinechapssemperfiout9939 Год назад

I like this presentation! Thank you.

@eml47 3 года назад

Thank you Mike this was amazing and educational. Looking forward to watching more of these tutorial videos.

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

@lauriepaolinetti9217 3 года назад

Thanks Mike!! Just bought walnut crystals for the first time & needed to know this... Perfecto timing!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

Awesome! Let me know how it goes 😊

@yolirincon6699 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

You are very welcome! 😊

@uncgaron 11 месяцев назад

I would have placed the jar on a scale, zeroed it out, added the water - reported in grams - zeroed it out again, added the crystals, and given the final ratio in grams. BUT, your video has inspired me to get a MrMGWard spooned oblique holder. :-)

@MrMGWard 11 месяцев назад

You definitely could, but honestly that's waaaaay too much for for walnut mixing. You're going to be topping up the jar with water/crystals as you use it. Trying to always maintain an exact ratio would be tedious and annoying lol

@MsPinksummer 3 года назад

Awesome tips! So you never feel like you need to put some gum Arabic?

@manfredmclaren3408 3 года назад

You can always try adding a bit of industrial grade disinfectant to keep the ink fungus-free but the acidity of the crystals should keep all of the microorganisms at bay.

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

Not a bad idea for some inks. I've never had a jar of crystal walnut go moldy though, so I never really worry about it.

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

I should try that for inks that I don't use as often, like putting them in a "storage mode" heh

@etm567 Год назад

My new jar of walnut crystals says to use hot water. I Used their ratio, which was a teaspoon to a half cup of hot water, only I did a half teaspoon to a quarter cup, and it's really thin.

@MrMGWard Год назад

Hot water definitely dissolves the crystals quicker. That's the beauty of Walnut. you can mix it as light or as dark as you like.

@gordonhall9943 3 года назад

I also do it by feel. As long as it flows well, I don't care about color too much. Sometimes I leave my jar opened and it evaporates. I just add water until it feels about right. 🤷

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

Yup, that's the best way I think. But I get asked about the specific ratio so much, that I figured I'd make it official 😅

@gordonhall9943 3 года назад

@@MrMGWard you meant raceo? 🤣🤣🤣 I always try to use ratio as a verb in my reports, like "X is ratioed by a factor of 3". Spell check always give me a hard time. So I have to swap that with "scaled".

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

@@gordonhall9943 hahaha I never realized that when I say ratio sometimes it comes out as raceo. I noticed it when editing the video. Lol

@sahiltanti5950 2 года назад

❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍😍

@Big-O- Год назад

Thanks for video! If i haven't distilled water, I use rain water

@vitaliyjuterbog8912 3 года назад

Just walnutted watching this.

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

Awesome! I hope it turned out perfect for you 😊

@manfredmclaren3408 3 года назад

Raceo

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

😂

@jessicacollins8049 3 года назад

Pro tip: dont sit in front of an open window with the crystals in your measuring spoon. 4tbsp of water= 2 fluid ounces to 2.5 to 3 teaspoons of crystals. I prefer a dark consistency in color.

@MrMGWard 3 года назад

Oh! Was it a windy day? 😬

@jessicacollins8049 3 года назад

@@MrMGWard not especially. My desk is in front of the main window in our living room. It used to be my moms kitchen table. It makes a good work space.