Dammar is a natural, pale yellow, and brittle resin obtained from the Dipterocarpaceae tree family in India and Southeast Asia, principally those of the genera Shorea or Hopea. Damar is collected by tapping trees and sometimes by collecting fossilized resin.

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Used as incense and for:
~ making encaustic medium by hardening beeswax,
~ making oil painting varnishes to add gloss and to speed drying.

Encaustic Painting: Damar resin is mixed with beeswax to raise the melting point, harden the paint, and add a luminous, glossy finish.

To make an encaustic medium, in a well-ventilated area:
1. Melt damar at 212-302 F with beeswax.
2. Strain to remove impurities

Varnish: Damar is used to make varnishes for oil paintings that are known to yellow and become brittle over time.

Preparation: Raw crystals should be melted and strained to remove impurities like bark or dirt.

Safety of encaustic and varnish: Considered safer than some other synthetic alternatives, but should be used in well-ventilated areas, especially when heated.

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