the chief writing material of ancient times was papyrus. Parchment, another writing material that was widely used in ancient time, was made from the skins of animals, such as sheep and goats. After the hair had been removed, the skins were stretched and rubbed smooth to make a writing surface. Paper, the main writing material today, was invented by the Chinese.
Ink has been used for writing and drawing throughout history. No one khows when the first ink was developed. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese made ink from various natural substances such as berries, soot, and tree bark. Through the centuries.