Ink Made out of Camellia sinensis
Abstract:
This project is being done to know the potency of the extract from Camellia sinensis as an ink. This project aims for making an ink for a cheaper and in alternative way than the commercial and branded one.
Problem:
How to make an alternative ink out of Camellia sinensis that can be found in tea bags?
Introduction:
Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. Tea likely originated in China as a medicinal drink. It is made by brewing tea leaves to create an extract, due to the chlorophylls and other pigments in the leaves, the color commonly appears brown.
Statement of the Problem:
In general, this project is aiming for finding out if tea bags can be used for alternative.
a. Can cornstarch help the right consistency of the ink?
b. Can vinegar strengthen and helps in color of the ink?
c. Do the boiling process helps taking the extract of the tea bags?
Significance of the Study:
To know and learn what will be the result of making an alternative ink. It will benefit us by producing this project. Since the manufactured inks nowadays are expensive, for this research we used the common and easy to find materials. Also, there are no harmful effects in making this; no chemical- all natural compared in commercially sold ink.
Scope and Limitations of the Study:
This research and experiment are used just for alternative, it does not include the branded and machine- used ink such as printers, copiers etc. Also, this study includes the effects of the cornstarch and vinegar in making an ink.
Conceptual Framework:
Hypothesis:
Extracts from tea bags can help making an alternative ink.
The cornstarch and vinegar will help in thickening the consistency and making the color stronger in the ink.
Review of Related Studies:
Tea plants are native to East and South Asia, and probably originated around the meeting points of
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