Once your picture is completely covered with Indian ink, leave it aside to dry, at least for several hours but preferably until the next day.

When you are sure that your paper is bone dry, hold the picture at opposite corners and carefully run it under a hot water tap.

The Indian ink will begin to flake off and some of the thicker paint will wash away.

The colours will pale slightly and some patches of ink will remain stuck to the painting.

Lay the finished picture on a flat surface and absorb excess water with paper towels - then leave it to dry.

The final effect will reveal the mouldy texture of an Ancient Egyptian parchment or wall painting.

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