Highly soluble in alcohol, ether, amyl alcohol, and acetone for versatile application
Requires heated, oil-cooked process for complete dispersion and chemical bonding
Produces a hard, durable varnish suitable for historical and technical painting
Can be thinned with solvents for brushable consistency
Modern alternative to traditional oil varnish methods available
Summarized by Shop
Sandarac resin is highly soluble in alcohol, ether, amyl alcohol and acetone. Sandarac varnishes have a high degree of hardness. Mixed with linseed oil, it was the most common varnish in the XVI and XVII centuries. Not soluble in water.
To successfully disperse Sandarac resin into oil, you must recognize that it will not simply dissolve i
Color
Yellow
Paint Medium Type
Oil
Melting Point
275°F to 302°F
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, amyl alcohol, acetone; not soluble in water