
Resin
Natural Origin
Resin often refers to organic substances from plants, particularly trees.
Natural resins have been used historically for sealing and varnishing.
Visual Descriptor
Resin is typically sticky, glossy, and can harden, making it useful in art and crafts.
She created jewelry by hardening colorful resin into pendants.
Cultural Reference
Amber, a type of fossilized tree resin, is often mentioned in history, jewelry, and mining.
The amber resin was prized by ancient cultures for its beauty.
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AdhesiveGlueGumLacquerMasticPitchPlasticPolymerSapVarnish
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