What is ink?

Ink is like the colorful juice that lets you write or draw on paper.

Imagine you have a marker, and when you move it across the page, it leaves behind a trail of color, that’s ink at work! It's what makes your letters show up so you can read them. Just like how water paints the sky during rain, ink paints your words on paper.

Ink is made from small particles called dyes, which are mixed with a liquid, kind of like when you mix food coloring into water. When you write with a pen or use a marker, the ink moves from the tip to the paper because of this liquid. The more you press, the more ink goes on, making your writing darker, just like how pressing harder with crayons makes your drawing bolder.

People have used ink for thousands of years to write letters, draw pictures, and even make books! It's like having a special kind of paint that helps you tell stories or show your ideas. And the best part? You can find ink in all kinds of places, from pencils and pens to markers and even computers!