Atlantis - Gum Arabic Crystals
Available in 100g and 250g
When dissolved in hot water it is used as an adhesive (gum mucilage), as a slop out in litho printing, as a size and more often as a binder in opaque and transparent watercolours and pastels. Plasticisers are added as pure gum film is brittle.
Great for making a tempera paint. Dissolve in a double boiler with distilled water. Add glycerine or honey to improve plasticity. Add a tea spoon of brandy (40% alcohol) as preservative. Can be used together with egg yolk for making egg tempera as well.
