Practical Uses for Ash (preferably in the ancient world) http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48270 roruna been doing some research in what uses there are for wood and volcanic ash and so far have found it's been used as fertilizer, insect repellent, soap, part of a cement mixture and for treating iced over roads. Does anyone else know of any other uses for ash? Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:38:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48270?page=1#forum_thread_comment_991273 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48270?page=1#forum_thread_comment_991273 Nike Lennard Ok, not ancient but in medieval times wood ash was used for producing forest glas as well. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:41:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48270?page=1#forum_thread_comment_991436 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48270?page=1#forum_thread_comment_991436 Ashokan Farewell It was also used in tanning and dyeing processes. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:43:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48270?page=1#forum_thread_comment_995769 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/historical-fiction/threads/48270?page=1#forum_thread_comment_995769