SE Asia tree resin

Ian · 22nd May 2023, 01:34 PM

Hi Jeff,

First thing I would try is heating a small sample gently to see if driving off some of the moisture helps to thicken the resin into something sticky like treacle. If it does, I would test it with two pieces of wood and see if it binds flat surfaces together. Then try with irregular surfaces of wood. Then with wood and a piece of scrap metal. Try not to get too many bubbles in it when it thickens.

This is what I have seen Filipinos do with tree resins. As far as any additives to improve the bonding, I have no idea.

22nd May 2023, 01:34 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Hi Jeff, First thing I would try is heating a small sample gently to see if driving off some of the moisture helps to thicken the resin into something sticky like treacle. If it does, I would test it with two pieces of wood and see if it binds flat surfaces together. Then try with irregular surfaces of wood. Then with wood and a piece of scrap metal. Try not to get too many bubbles in it when it thickens. This is what I have seen Filipinos do with tree resins. As far as any additives to improve the bonding, I have no idea.