Mexican Copal
Item
Identifier
2025.051
Title
Mexican Copal
Alternative Title
Golden Copal; Hymenaea Courbaril
Type
Material
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Description
Collected from the ground beneath ancient groves of Hymenea courbaril trees along riverbanks in southern Mexico. This is fallen resin that has accumulated for thousands of years under the trees. No trees were tapped or harmed in any way to yield this product. Because of its hardness and clarity, Mexican Copal is an excellent material for making high-grade, durable lacquers and varnishes. It dissolves in pure alcohol and Turpentine
Subject
artists' materials; resin; resins; varnish
Source
Purchased from The Apothecary's Garden
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