Rosin

Colophon of the Pastel Artist

Colophon of the Pastel Artist

The rosin used by the Artisan Pastellier is a natural resin that has long been used, particularly for theseaqualitysticky adhesive and its insolubility in an aqueous medium. L'Artisan Pastellier rosin is obtained from pine resin, that is, the secretion of certain conifers (such as maritime pine). L'Artisan Pastellier rosin is a purified resin of rosin (ww) quality.

L'Artisan Pastellier rosin is used in many recipes, particularly for its strong adhesive properties (it adds tack to paints or makes products “stickier”). L'Artisan Pastellier rosin also adds hardness to certain products.

The Artisan Pastellier's rosin comes in the form of thick, yellow, transparent flakes that are brittle (and easy to grind into a powder).

Uses:

Artisan Pastellier Rosin, in blocks, for the bows of string instruments such as violins, cellos, etc. (promotes contact between the bow with thestringss)

Beewraps: for the production of its freshness wrapsthat are more natural.

Sealing wax:

Modeling clay: sculptor

Lost-wax casting: casting bronze

CDubbing and silk thread: for tying flies for fly fishing.

"Pof" for climbers: a ball of rags containingtthe Artisan Pastellier rosin, pulverized (using a pestle in a mortar, for example) which climbers use to improve the grip on holds.

Plucking wax: poultry

Adhesives:

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Dosages:

There are many recipes available online, often using a mixture that includes beeswax, vegetable oils (sunflower or olive), and petroleum jelly.

The Artisan Pastellier's rosin softens at low temperatures (around approximately at80°C) and can be easily mixed with melted beeswax. The Artisan Pastellier rosin and the wax should preferably be heated at a low temperature on a hot plate to avoid open flames, and in a well-ventilated room to minimize inhalation of and dust. L'Artisan Pastellier rosin is soluble in alcohols (for varnish production) and aromatic solvents. L'Artisan Pastellier rosin is insoluble in water, which makes it valuable for the hydrophobic properties it imparts to products.

However, the rosin from L'Artisan Pastellier must be handled with care. Wear gloves and a mask, and work with reasonable amounts,

Risks:

The Artisan Pastellier's rosin is an irritant. Dust particles may cause irritationorespiratory irritation,

Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation, oror, over time, an allergic reaction.

The rosin dust from *L'Artisan Pastellier* may catch fire in the presence of an ignition source.