Many thanks for this. I have spotted but a few 'normal' galls, this year, but plenty of knopper galls. Are these a good substitute for, or even better than, 'normal' galls for making ink?
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I’ve only made ink from knopper galls once, but I found it just as good as marble galls. I just didn’t like picking them because of the stickiness! Also, they went mouldy quite quickly after picking, so you need to use them straight away
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Hmm. Maybe I will try pickling them in weak vinegar until I am ready to use them.
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Great selection!
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There are more out there, just not yet quite "ripe'.
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