D. Torrejano - Gum Arabic 100ml

Gum Arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural resin obtained from trees of the Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal species, native to Sudan and northeast Africa. This substance has a variety of applications in different areas, due to its binding, thickening and adhesion properties. Here are some ways it can be employed:

- Watercolor and painting techniques: Gum Arabic is often used in watercolor techniques and painting with water-soluble pigments. It is mixed with pigments to help control paint consistency, improve adhesion and increase color transparency.

- Encaustic techniques: In encaustic, a painting technique that uses melted wax as a medium, gum arabic can be added to the wax mixture to increase the adhesion of the paint to the surface and improve the handling of the wax during the painting process.

- Paper reinforcement: Gum Arabic can be used to reinforce paper, especially when it is being molded or worked using papier-mâché techniques. It is mixed with paper pulp to increase its strength and durability.

- Batik technique: In batik, a fabric dyeing technique, gum arabic can be applied to the surface of the fabric before painting or dyeing. It acts as a barrier for the dye, helping to create distinct patterns and textures on the fabric.

- Book binding: In artisanal book binding, gum arabic can be used as a natural adhesive to glue the pages of a book or to attach adornments and decorations to the book cover.

- Marbling technique: In the marbling technique, which creates marbled patterns on paper or fabric, gum arabic can be added to the water solution where the dyes are floated. It helps keep the patterns intact and fix the colors on the substrate.