MISCELLANY FEBRUARY

A curious combination of the practical and the playful

Compiled by: FRANCES AMBLER Illustrations by: JOE SNOW

CAPTION COMPETITION OVER TO YOU… Make us giggle with a witty caption for these two handsome seals. We’ll send a lovely book to the writer of our favourite. Post your best efforts at facebook.com/thesimplethingsmag HOW TO… MAKE YOUR OWN INK It doesn’t need blood, sweat or tears. Unlike deciding what to write Ink is pigment mixed with a carrier, such as water, and something to help it adhere to paper – 1 tsp gum arabic. Kitchens are full of pigment possibilities – try these out. Wear gloves! BLACK: Mix gum arabic, an egg yolk and 100ml honey. Stir in ½ tsp of lamp black (the soot created when a plate – or similar – is held over a flame). DARK BROWN: Cover 6 to 8 whole blackened walnuts with water and simmer for up to an hour.…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2016 - Issue 44

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