Ruby Ink

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Preparation Steps

Take good Roman cinnabar and grind it until it becomes like an ointment. Beat it with water white crushed gallnuts. Let it sit for an hour, then place dissolved Arabic gum into it and write with it.

Original Recipe Text

Take good Roman cinnabar and grind it until it becomes like an ointment. Beat it with water white crushed gallnuts. Let it sit for an hour, then place dissolved Arabic gum into it and write with it.

Remarks

This recipe uses Roman cinnabar, crushed white gallnuts and Arabic gum.

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