It's not nearly as complicated or as time-consuming as people think, and I can show you how to try your own hand at making ink! I started with nothing more than a picture in my head, a pretty little dream, and a very inaccurate Martha Stewart article. It recommended you cook everything for at least an hour to get a “rich, deep color”. Don’t do that. It says to add salt and white vinegar. Don’t do that. And it says use foraged leaves, berries, or flowers. PLEASE don’t do that.