Black dammar

Description

A dark brown resinous excretion from the Canarium strictrum trees (White 1986). Produces a dark transparent film when mixed with oil.

See Dammar.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Canarium strictrum; dammar negro (Esp.)

Resources and Citations

• R.White "Brown and Black Organic Glazes, Pigments and Paints" National Gallery Technical Bulletin, 10:58-71, 1986.