DAMAR LUMPS 140G
€9,10
* medium used for iconography, painting, etc.
Only 2 left in stock
Damar lumps are a natural, pale yellow-to-clear resin obtained from Southeast Asian trees, primarily used by artists to create varnishes, painting mediums, and for encaustic art. They are soluble in turpentine and alcohol, forming a clear, hard, and glossy finish that enhances color vibrancy.
Key Characteristics and Uses:
* Art Varnish: Often dissolved in turpentine [commonly a 1:4 ratio] to create a protective, glossy varnish for oil paintings.
* Encaustic Medium: Mixed with beeswax to increase melting points, improve hardness, and add transparency to waxes.
* Appearance: Found in solidified, translucent yellow to white chunks, often with natural inclusions like bark, which are filtered out after dissolving.
* Other Applications: Used in batik making to prevent wax cracking, in incense, and as a natural adhesive.
Preparation and Sourcing:
* Dissolving: Crushing the lumps into smaller pieces speeds up the dissolution process in turpentine.
* Safety Note: Damar varnish is traditionally dissolved in flammable solvents like turpentine, requiring proper ventilation.
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