How was ink made in the colonies?

Answer 1

Being resourceful, many colonists used a variety of pigments and ash as inks. Soot from the fireplace, crushed berries or crushed and boiled walnut shells and that were preserved with salt and vinegar.

Answer 2

I believe they use many methods,they could of use ash and hint of water or egg and ash and berrys so many ways ,i would use carbon,vinegar,minerals for pigment ...vinegar or that clear stuff from egg use for binding....

Answer 3

Many colonists used different things. The most common item was ashes from the fireplace, berries, or walnut shells. These were boiled and preserved with salt and vinegar. I read one item that said to mix ashes and oil.

Answer 4

berries