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dying depends on the duration, temperature and stirring.
The extracted coloured oil accentuates the wood´s natural
beauty of all bright wood and prevents it from becoming
yellowish, which is a typical side effect of linseed oil
(formula according to Mr councillor of commerce Hartl,
conservator in Laxenburg, Vienna).
100 g No. 810024
Dragon´s blood
Dragon's blood resin is
obtained from the fruit of
the Asian Daemonorops draco
tree. Dissolvable in spirits or
water, it delivers a striking blood-red stain that can be used
to color violin varnishes, oil varnish or watercolors, as some
examples. It can also be used in its pure form.
50 g No. 810021
Benzoin
Derivation
The pure benzoin tears
('almonds') offered here
are harvested from Styrax
trees in Siam. Incisions made in the tree's bark cause sap to
exude, which hardens upon exposure to air.
Properties
Benzoin is a mid-strength fragrant resin. Due to its pleasant,
vanilla-like aroma, it is a favoured ingredient in perfumes
(Chanel No. 5), aromatic oils, ointments and incense.
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect it is
also used in naturopathy.
Use
To produce the lacquer a lotion is made by dissolving the
benzoin in ethyl alcohol (40g benzoin per 100g alcohol).
This lotion is going to be added after filtration to vegetable
oils. It improves the brushability and gives the oil a pleasant
scent. When worked into a varnish, benzoin creates a glossy
finish for shellac surfaces or high-quality oil-varnished
surfaces.
100 g No. 810023
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