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Offline RobertofGwent

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Damar Resin
« on: June 29, 2013, 06:44:03 pm »
So I've just ordered some Damar resin crytals off the interweb in order to make a medieval compound for proofing my fletch wrapping against the weather etc. I've got a recipe that provides the proportions of the various ingredients. One question that springs to mind: what do I do with the resin crystals - grind them into powder?
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Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: Damar Resin
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2013, 09:20:16 pm »
I am going to guess yes, because if you want to mix them with stuff you need to grind them to powder or melt them.
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Re: Damar Resin
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2013, 04:41:20 am »
Use a 1:1 mix of damar and pure gum turpentine (it must be pure gum turps).
Put the crystals in a muslin bag and suspend the bag of crystals in the turps.
Simple  :)
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Offline BowSlayer

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Re: Damar Resin
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2013, 10:40:17 am »
Dissolve them :o
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Offline toarch

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Re: Damar Resin
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2013, 09:15:43 pm »
I believe you are making damar varnish... you can also check a fine arts supply store... damar is a traditional varnish for oil painting.  As others said, dissolve the crystals in pure gum turps.  You will probably want it slightly thicker for your purposes... it can crack though...

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