Emerald-like Green Liyya

Recipe Details

Ingredients

verdigris, white Arabic gum, wine vinegar

Preparation Steps

Take verdigris and grind it with an equal amount of white Arabic gum. Then pour a little wine vinegar over it and use it.

Original Recipe Text

Take verdigris and grind it with an equal amount of white Arabic gum. Then pour a little wine vinegar over it and use it.

Remarks

The resulting ink is described as 'emerald-like green'. Verdigris is copper oxide.

Scientific Analysis
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Metadata
Material Type
ink
ColorGreen
Source Information
TitleThe main text of the book and the guide for the wise, by Al-Mu'izz ibn Badis
AuthorAnonymous
CollectionUnknown
Language
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