المداد الهندي

Ingredients

غرى السمك الأبيض, مداد هندي مسحوق

Preparation Steps

Original Recipe Text

The recipe (p. 14) instructs to take two parts of white fish glue (غرى السمك الأبيض) and dissolve it through cooking/boiling. Once dissolved, one-quarter part of crushed or powdered Indian ink (مداد هندي مسحوق) is added. The mixture must be blended thoroughly until uniform. It is then ready to be applied ('coat whatever you wish'). This describes a water-resistant, animal-glue-based ink suitable for high-durability applications.

Evidence

"صنعة عمل المداد الهندي اصنع على ما أقول لك إن أحببت أو بغيره... خذ منه أجزاء من غرى السمك الأبيض جزأين فاذابه بالطبخ عليه الحين والق عليه ربع جزء مداد هندي مسحوق فإذا اختلط فاطل به ما شئت"

Remarks

The text positions 'Indian Ink' within a section detailing specialized inks for diverse surfaces including paper and possibly leather or weapons (p. 14). The use of fish glue as a binder is significant for its adhesive strength and flexibility compared to plant gums.