Another Ink Called Al-Bursan

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Preparation Steps

Take roses and pluck their petals. Place wine vinegar over them until they are submerged. Boil them over a fire until the color is extracted. Remove from the fire and pour onto them the water of myrtle (*al-as*), equal in weight. Add an equal amount of Arabic gum. Boil it a second time until the water reduces and it thickens. Write with it.

Original Recipe Text

Take roses and pluck their petals. Place wine vinegar over them until they are submerged. Boil them over a fire until the color is extracted. Remove from the fire and pour onto them the water of myrtle (*al-as*), equal in weight. Add an equal amount of Arabic gum. Boil it a second time until the water reduces and it thickens. Write with it.

Remarks

This recipe uses rose petals, wine vinegar, myrtle water, and Arabic gum.

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