Rocket ScientistBlack Ink

 

When Harry, Ron, and Hermione are given assignments by their professors, they use a quill pen with black ink on a roll of parchment. Make your own ink that turns black with age.

 

StarWhat you need:

  • small bowl
  • measuring cup
  • liquid dish soap
  • 10 nails or 2 pads of steel wool
  • plastic food storage container
  • white vinegar
  • 4 tea bags (black tea)
  • medium saucepan
  • glass jar with lid
  • white glue
  • wooden spoon

StarWhat do you do?

  1. Pour 1/4 cup of dish soap in the bowl and add 2 cups of water. Mix well.
  2. Soak the nails or steel wool in the soapy water for 30 minutes.
  3. Place the clean nails or steel wool in a plastic food storage container and pour in enough vinegar to cover them. Soak for 48 hours.
  4. Pour 1 cup of water in the saucepan and add the four tea bags. Bring to a boil and let the tea boil for 10 minutes. Let the water cool.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup of the tea water and 1/2 cup of the nail/steel wool liquid into the glass jar. Mix in a little glue until the ink is thick enough to write with.