Using dip pens and Indian ink outside

[Keith2]

When using pen and wash for landscapes and cityscapes outside, I use either waterproof fibre tip pens, or fountain pens with a non clog waterproof ink (Noodler's Bulletproof).

I can't get much variation in line thickness, so I'd like to use a traditional dip pen, which has flexible nibs, with Indian Ink.

I'm put off using Indian Ink outside because it's so easy to knock over the bottle when drawing.

Has anybody any suggestions for storing ink in some sort of bottle that is stable and minimises accidental spillage ?

[dgford]

Keith,
Cut a square piece of card from the side of a heavy carton, about 6-8ins side. Place your ink bottle in the centre and draw a line around the base. In this drawn circle (or rectangle if that is the shape of the bottle) draw a cross making two diameters (diagonals for rectangle). Cut through the cross and lift up the triangles. Push your ink bottle within these triangles and they will be supported.
Geoff

[Keith2]

Excellent, what a simple idea, I'll have a go.

[JanetSmith]

Or cut a hole in a sponge to hold the bottle, then fit the sponge snugly into a box. Sponge holds the bottle steady AND catches drips. Janet

[Keith2]

Another good solution. Thank you.