February 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Is the text coated with something or has it been vanished? Is this oakgall ink?
May 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Is the text coated with something or has it been vanished? Is this oakgall ink?
Four different
Spangle galls on a single oak branch. Each is the agamic (parthenogenetic) life stage of an oak gall wasp, with a single larva in each structure #spanglegalls #oakgall #ento
Spangle galls on a single oak branch. Each is the agamic (parthenogenetic) life stage of an oak gall wasp, with a single larva in each structure #spanglegalls #oakgall #ento
August 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Four different
Spangle galls on a single oak branch. Each is the agamic (parthenogenetic) life stage of an oak gall wasp, with a single larva in each structure #spanglegalls #oakgall #ento
Spangle galls on a single oak branch. Each is the agamic (parthenogenetic) life stage of an oak gall wasp, with a single larva in each structure #spanglegalls #oakgall #ento
December 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I know about such methods in the Islamic world, but if this is oakgall ink (it looks like it is) then the erasing method would be along the same lines, eg a mixture of lemon juice or vinegar with soda ash, or milk and salt. Acid breaks down tannic ink; salt is slightly abrasive to remove all traces.
May 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
I know about such methods in the Islamic world, but if this is oakgall ink (it looks like it is) then the erasing method would be along the same lines, eg a mixture of lemon juice or vinegar with soda ash, or milk and salt. Acid breaks down tannic ink; salt is slightly abrasive to remove all traces.
This curious 2.0" OD orb is called an "Oak Gall". They are abnormal plant growths found on many species of oak trees. They vary widely in shape. Galls are made of plant material and vary in colors of yellow, green and brown. Inside are LOADS 1-6 cm wasp larvae! 😊
#oakgall #oakapple #naturalist #ok
#oakgall #oakapple #naturalist #ok
February 26, 2025 at 4:56 AM
This curious 2.0" OD orb is called an "Oak Gall". They are abnormal plant growths found on many species of oak trees. They vary widely in shape. Galls are made of plant material and vary in colors of yellow, green and brown. Inside are LOADS 1-6 cm wasp larvae! 😊
#oakgall #oakapple #naturalist #ok
#oakgall #oakapple #naturalist #ok
Small shop update: As I’m preparing to move, I’m not making new art supplies until late summer at least. I still have a few sets of pens and gallnut inks, a lone wild pigment jar and a couple of ink pouches left. If you need anything, now's the time! #indyshop
majnouna.com/shop/supplies/
majnouna.com/shop/supplies/
March 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Small shop update: As I’m preparing to move, I’m not making new art supplies until late summer at least. I still have a few sets of pens and gallnut inks, a lone wild pigment jar and a couple of ink pouches left. If you need anything, now's the time! #indyshop
majnouna.com/shop/supplies/
majnouna.com/shop/supplies/
My understanding is indigenous wasps produce oak apples. But the marble-like oakgall definitely migrated to Europe from the Middle East, relatively recently!
May 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My understanding is indigenous wasps produce oak apples. But the marble-like oakgall definitely migrated to Europe from the Middle East, relatively recently!
Finely etched, and charged with oakgall ink.
July 28, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Finely etched, and charged with oakgall ink.
Come see Charlie-Anne Hopkins works for yourself.
Belonging Otherwise is up through Oct. 30.
Hours: WED-SUN NOON-5PM
@charlie_anne_hopkins
@epiphany_couch_art
#BelongingOtherwise #VisualArts #HoodRiver #oakgallink #oakgall #foraging
Belonging Otherwise is up through Oct. 30.
Hours: WED-SUN NOON-5PM
@charlie_anne_hopkins
@epiphany_couch_art
#BelongingOtherwise #VisualArts #HoodRiver #oakgallink #oakgall #foraging
September 25, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Come see Charlie-Anne Hopkins works for yourself.
Belonging Otherwise is up through Oct. 30.
Hours: WED-SUN NOON-5PM
@charlie_anne_hopkins
@epiphany_couch_art
#BelongingOtherwise #VisualArts #HoodRiver #oakgallink #oakgall #foraging
Belonging Otherwise is up through Oct. 30.
Hours: WED-SUN NOON-5PM
@charlie_anne_hopkins
@epiphany_couch_art
#BelongingOtherwise #VisualArts #HoodRiver #oakgallink #oakgall #foraging
Oakgall ink or maybe dyeing fabric - I’ve still got lots to collect :)
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Oakgall ink or maybe dyeing fabric - I’ve still got lots to collect :)
Thanks, I will try that. I have some oakgall and iron, I seehow it goes.
November 25, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Thanks, I will try that. I have some oakgall and iron, I seehow it goes.
Just wondering if anyone has experience in making oak gall ink?
#oakgallink #ink #oakgall #oak #wasp #oldink #historickink #declarationofindependence
#oakgallink #ink #oakgall #oak #wasp #oldink #historickink #declarationofindependence
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Just wondering if anyone has experience in making oak gall ink?
#oakgallink #ink #oakgall #oak #wasp #oldink #historickink #declarationofindependence
#oakgallink #ink #oakgall #oak #wasp #oldink #historickink #declarationofindependence
There’s lots of workshops happening this September including Museum Meet-up at Wakefield Museum, a chance to find out more about oakgall ink at Pontefract Castle (official) and indigo dyeing at Bagshaw Museum! @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
August 22, 2026 at 8:37 PM
There’s lots of workshops happening this September including Museum Meet-up at Wakefield Museum, a chance to find out more about oakgall ink at Pontefract Castle (official) and indigo dyeing at Bagshaw Museum! @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
If you’d like to find out more about oakgall ink and printing paste why not join me in September for a full days workshop at Pontefract Castle? To book your tickets visit: www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/pon... @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
July 19, 2026 at 1:28 PM
If you’d like to find out more about oakgall ink and printing paste why not join me in September for a full days workshop at Pontefract Castle? To book your tickets visit: www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/pon... @wakefieldmuseums.bsky.social
I love the lists of words compiled by copy editors. Here's a sampling from the style sheet for KILL ALL WIZARDS.
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I love the lists of words compiled by copy editors. Here's a sampling from the style sheet for KILL ALL WIZARDS.
Oak galls form when certain wasp species lay their eggs in oak tree tissues, triggering the tree to produce abnormal growths around the larvae. These galls provide shelter and food for the developing wasp larvae.
#pollinator #oakgall #ecology #nature #naturephotography #forestfloor #forestfinds
#pollinator #oakgall #ecology #nature #naturephotography #forestfloor #forestfinds
March 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Oak galls form when certain wasp species lay their eggs in oak tree tissues, triggering the tree to produce abnormal growths around the larvae. These galls provide shelter and food for the developing wasp larvae.
#pollinator #oakgall #ecology #nature #naturephotography #forestfloor #forestfinds
#pollinator #oakgall #ecology #nature #naturephotography #forestfloor #forestfinds