As a squid-obsessed cephalopod junkie, I'm lucky enough to find ten tentacled goodness all over from tattoos to plushies to hats. Actually using squid to make crafty material might be a step far, but I can't help but be fascinated by this inky how to from Make.
The How to Make and Extract Squid Ink photo tutorial does exactly what it says on the tentacled tin. It shows you, with clear and easy to follow images and instructions, how to take your squid and turn it into useable ink.
Once you've extracted the black stuff, crafter Christy Canida also tells you how to use it for printing (cephalopod wedding invitations anyone?) or cooking (mmm squid ink spaghetti).
The how to was part of Make's Natural Material's month which is well worth checking out for their other crafty offerings from the wild.
Seen some spectacular squid craft you want to share? Wave a tentacle at us in the comments. Go on.
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