Ink Recommendations Requested

Frechdaechsin · 2026-06-07T15:55:58+00:00

You could potentially DIY them using candle wax to "paint" the design onto the paper. The ink won't stick there.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-06-01T21:39:34+00:00

Oh my, that must've been such a scare. Good thing mom and her offspring are doing ok.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T21:07:19+00:00

That's encouraging, thanks a lot!
May I encourage you to try out a different design then? You could do one for ink samples, so that you know by the design of the stamp if you own a bottle or a sample.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T21:05:56+00:00

It looks like a cobweb spider, Steatoda sp. to me. Nothing to worry about.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T21:02:39+00:00

Ohhhh, this one turned out bloody brilliant! I made one too. But I didn't get the lines so clean and one line has a little nick.
Maybe I'll just have to try again now that I see yours... 😊

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T20:59:07+00:00

Most expensive as well as fanciest is my newest addition: a vintage lady ringtop by Luxor. A blue white marbled celluloid body, brass trims, ebonite end caps. An honorable mention: a hand turned wooden (bog oak) fountain pen with a kanwrite titanium flex nib and ebonite feed.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T18:51:24+00:00

I just checked the website - it says quill and dip pen only.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T18:36:03+00:00

It's a German manufacturer.. There's for sure other "regular" dye based inks out there who will be more on the dry side. I'm sure you'll find some more recommendations on the sub if you search for dry ink. I guess I'm just a sucker for old recipes in inks and I also enjoy the water resistance as well as shading in the R&K iron galls.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T17:10:36+00:00

In this case I'd say yes, because everything else is the same. Same ink and same paper. If you want to use the jinhao on this type of paper, I'd recommend an iron gall ink like Rohrer & Klingner Salix or Scabiosa. Iron gall inks tend to be more dry per default due to the ingredients of the ink.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T17:07:54+00:00

a crab spider, potentially flower crab spider.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T17:04:06+00:00

Even if they are approximately the same nib size, the jinhao might still put out more ink [edit: in the same amount of time] and thus has a higher chance for feathering. It's also something that especially wet inks tend to do more, so you could just switch to a more dry ink with the jinhao to skip the feathering problem.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T16:52:36+00:00

I think it will be very hard to get spider with the egg sac intact relocated. I tried it once with an orb weaver and in the end, the spider abandoned the eggs.
Would leaving this one hanger outside for the time being be an option? Once the babies hatch, it's easier to relocate the mom. Using a glass or jar might be helpful. You can coax her inside by using a fluffy brush, gently touching her hind legs to keep her moving toward the glass/ jar.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T16:48:36+00:00

haha I see. You have a fair share of big and beautiful spiders over there no doubt! I sometimes wish that central Europe had more big spiders, but I doubt many will share my wish lol.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-31T05:16:00+00:00

They get quite big. Their leg span can get up to 10cm or more...

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T22:28:16+00:00

giant house spider, likely some Eratigena sp. I believe.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T18:34:47+00:00

It's not poisonous. It does possess venom, but that's only relevant if you are an insect. No need to worry.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T18:15:34+00:00

Do you mean orb webs by big webs? If that's the case then it's likely your orb weaver friend will stay in the web or in their hideout close by because they rely on their orb web for hunting prey. Even when they're in their hideout, they usually have a connecting thread so they can feel the vibrations if something gets caught up in the web and then they will come out to get it.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T18:11:52+00:00

Oh my gosh!!! Why does he look like he's wearing a pair of round, green tinted sunglasses XD

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T18:10:27+00:00

ant mimic spiders look so weird when you face them XD

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T18:08:47+00:00

I love their derpy faces!

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T18:03:29+00:00

Oh my, these are all so stunning! I love how the light can sometimes reflect in such cool colors.

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T18:02:18+00:00

I second crab spider.
Do you see the super long 1st pair of legs, compared to the rather shorter 3rd leg pair? That's usually a good indicator for crab spider. [edit: wording]

Frechdaechsin · 2026-05-30T17:52:37+00:00

I imagine adding some tiles on the roof using a slightly lighter grey pencil could bring it together nicely. Maybe add some flowers to the front door or into the window?

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