Mastic Tears - Natural Plant Resin - 25 g

Natural resin secreted by the Pistacia Lentiscus plant growing on the Greek island of Chios. The mastic comes in the form of tear-shaped lumps of light yellow color, transparent and shiny. It softens at 80°C and dissolves at 105 to 120°C. It dissolves in aromatic hydrocarbons, turpentine oil and partially in alcohols. Due to its high transparency and gloss, it is used as an ingredient of varnishes for oil paintings. package 25 g