The Kitchen Ink Series

Much of the color tinkering this season has taken place in the kitchen, thus... Kitchen Ink Series! Coffee, Avocado, and Onion Skin. Today I'm making drawing ink from coffee grounds. The mesmerizing plant magic begins when we add modifiers like alum, soda ash, citric acid, and iron solutions. Each additive brings its own surprise--it's alchemy before my eyes, and IT IS AWESOME.

Curious to see these colors transform before your eyes? Watch the video below to see the color shifting process.

I'm in awe, every time I see the color instantly transform. For those inspired to embark on their own journey of exploration, I've crafted a collection of handcrafted colors derived from kitchen material--from custom inks to printable color experiment log pages. Craft your own art supplies and document your discoveries as an artisan alchemist and an explorer of the science of natural crafts and materials.