Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone here could recommend any relatively exhaustive literature that discuss (again, indepthy, 'cause I'm a research-nerd! LOL) the various soluability of most (if not all) knowm gums, resins, etc. in water, oil, alcohol/spirits of turpentine, etc.! None of the literature I am presently familiar with discuss this fascet of working with gums and resins, etc. Heck, I'd also like to learn more about resins that most Pagans are relatively unfamiliar! For example, I have heard (through word of mouth) that a certain pink Morrocon resin is used to conjure Djinn--this stuff fascinates me as a Pagan Witch and researcher; it makes me want to learn more!
Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan
Take Care,
Wade MacMorrighan
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Re: Soluability of Gums/Resins, etc.?!
Mon, November 5, 2007 - 3:02 PMThere are a few scholarly works for professional perfumers, but they are not generally available, even at big university libraries.
However... here is the good news! You basically have to just do it yourself. Have fun. I have tried making tinctures of numerous resins in alcohol and DPG. Usually they are only partially soluble and form a tincture that is somewhat sticky and leaves a gummy residue, though it might smell great and be otherwise useful. -
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Re: Soluability of Gums/Resins, etc.?!
Mon, November 5, 2007 - 10:22 PMDPG dipropylene glycol is a solvent used in incenses, perfumes, aftershave, soaps and so on. It will dissolve many goopy resins and resinoids so is pretty commonly used. I have things like myrhh eo or frankincense absolute that cannot be poured without adding it, though aromatherapy purists would freak. It is handy though.
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