Flower ink is created by crushing dried flowers into alcohol, letting the liquid extract dye from the plant material.

The aim of the technique is to showcase inventiveness and creativity in making your own paints, as well as showcasing the chemical reactions of painting.

By learning how to dye different types of fabrics using different types of dyes, the visual artist can be more versatile and self-sufficient when bringing their creative vision to life.

The technique aims to inspire creativity and exploration of making your own paints using any materials you have on-hand. Making your own paints allows you to experiment with texture, viscosity and opacity.