SE Asia tree resin

[JeffS]

Originally Posted by Ian

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.

Good tips. Do you happen to know if the resin you saw in use in Philippines is almaciga resin? I brought some of that back from Palawan (crystalized).