resins, glues & gums
This section contains our portfolio of natural resins glues and gums. We import these products ourselves from all around the world to ensure the quality of these raw materials.
These products are used in a multitude of recipes for varnishes, paints or traditional mediums by artists, craftsmen and restorers alike.
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Sumatra Benzoin
RE-000210
Starting at: $14.10
Benzoin resin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax. It is used in perfumes, some kinds of incense, as a flavoring, and medicine (see tincture of benzoin). Learn More -
"Manilla" copal resin (soft)
RE-000025
Starting at: $11.50
Copal resin is a natural resin native to Indonesia; soluble in ethanol and ketone solvents that is often by artists used to make isolating varnishes. Learn More -
Dammar Resin
RE-000010
Starting at: $10.00
Dammar is a natural gum resin used in painting to prepare picture varnishes and 'lean' painting mediums as it often replaces drying oil. Learn More
