Gum Sandarac
Item
Identifier
2025.049
Title
Gum Sandarac
Type
Material
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Description
Morocco has been the main place of origin of sandarac. Can be dissolved in alcohol to create a varnish that is suitable as an isolating layer in oil painting and as a traditional top coat for egg tempera. It forms a brittle layer, so is only suitable for use on a rigid support.
Subject
artists' materials; resin; resins; varnish; painting
Source
Purchased from Incense Sampler Works
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