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On 1/15/2023 at 6:20 AM, DiveDr said:

Thank you very much for the compliment!  Proscion dye, 1/8 tsp blue, 2/8 tsp orange, 5 drops glycerine, 5 drops photoflow in 20cc reverse osmosis water.

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Thank you very much!  I'm inspired to try making some -- especially to evolve a "dry" or low-flow ink to suit my gusher Lamy2000.  Would simply reducing the Photo-Flo likely accomplish this? 

 

Earlier I think you mentioned pH control.  Seems that is not required for this formula.  Might it become more important with a more-saturated version? 

 

Thank you again! 

 

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PH control is not needed for this particular mix. Yes reducing the photo flow will make it drier also you can add some propylene glycol or go up on vegetable glycerin.  Playing with glycerine and propylene glycol affects dry time, lubricity and shading.

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This is years later but I have a ton of Jacquard Products dye in the house.   Some MX (plant fibers) but a lot more Acid dye (silk and wool) colors.    

I am fascinated by the recipes here and about to buy Photo-Flo (shades of college photo labs) and Glycerine and try out the recipes here but QUESTION:   How about Acid dyes?    They aren't actually acid until you add the vinegar...

Has anyone tried and if so would love to know results of experiments ❤️    

How did the vintage pen tests go?   

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