brazilwood, alum, red lac

Recipe Details

Ingredients

brazilwood, alum, water, red lac, gum

Preparation Steps

Take three ounces of brazilwood and one ounce of alum; grind them finely and pour water over them until submerged. Boil until the dye is extracted, then filter and mix with red lac and ground gum (3 dirhams).

Original Recipe Text

Take three ounces of brazilwood and one ounce of alum; grind them finely and pour water over them until submerged. Boil until the dye is extracted, then filter and mix with red lac and ground gum (3 dirhams).

Remarks

This recipe aims to create a black color ink using brazilwood, alum, red lac, gum arabic and water.

Scientific Analysis
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Material Type
ink
ColorLike Ebony
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