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  • Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum) Art, Food & Medicine

    Arabic The history of gum arabic dates back thousands of years. Gum Arabic for Art Artisans and creators have traditionally used gum arabic for its unique properties Gum Arabic for Cuisine In the culinary world, Gum Arabic is an essential ingredient . Arabic for Medicine Gum arabic has also found a place in traditional and modern medicine. Major Exporters of Gum Arabic The global market for Gum Arabic is dominated by African nations.

  • Gum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & Artisans

    Thickening gums such as gum arabic, guar and xanthan gums are indispensable for creation of inks and With unique properties and versatility, gum arabic, guar gum, and xanthan gum are functional in art but Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum) Origin Gum Arabic is harvested from the sap of the Acacia Senegal tree, primarily Gum arabic is the preferred binder by far. Gum Arabic holds significant economic value; it has been traded along the Nile since antiquity.

  • Secrets of Xanthan Gum for Artists & Chefs

    Art of Egg Tempera: Paint Like the Old Masters Gum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & Artisans Xanthan gum is discovered in 1963. How is Xanthan Gum Made? Artistic Artists use xanthan gum as an alternative to gum arabic (acacia gum). Food Xanthan gum is perhaps most widely recognized gum in the culinary world.

  • Guar Gum: Unique Qualities for Art & Crafts

    Mosaic Gold: Alchemy of a Forgotten Art Aromatic Cold Oil Infusions: DIY Alchemy Perfumes Gum Arabic, qualities with other gums, particularly gum arabica, and incense. Guar Gum Compared to Gum Arabic When discussing plant-based gums, guar gum is often compared to gum arabic Viscosity : Guar gum creates a thicker texture as it binds with water, whereas gum arabic yields a thinner , while gum arabic may lose its properties when exposed to high temperatures.

  • Xanthan Gum & Plant Blight: Xanthomonas Campestris

    Tiny but mighty, these micro-organisms cause plant blight but are also significant in making xanthan gum ubiquitous emulsifier in food, art, cosmetics and medicine. 10 Ancient Spices of Trade, Health & Beauty Gum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & Artisans Sacred Geometry: Insight to the Mysteries What is Creation of Xanthan Gum A fermentation medium is a nutrient rich broth beloved by the bacterium. Steps in Xanthan Gum Production The production of xanthan gum can be broken down into the following steps

  • Make Black Ink or Paint Pigment with Soot

    As a binder, gum arabic is used in the recipe. By combining soot with binding agents like gum arabic, other resins egg yolk or wax, artisans can produce Arabic (as a binding agent) A small container for mixing Gum arabic or acacia gum comes from the Acacia or gum arabic can be found at art supply stores and possibly some grocery stores. Add Binder : Stir in a small amount of gum Arabic to the mixture.

  • Sanguine: Red Chalk of Renaissance Masters

    Mosaic Gold: Alchemy of a Forgotten Art Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum) Art, Food & Medicine Best Mortar & Pestles Red Madder: Organic Ancient Colors Gum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & Artisans Kermes Insect arabic or a similar medium. These pigments are mixed with a binder, typically chalk or gum Arabic, to ensure a workable texture. Binder : Common options include powder chalk, plaster of Paris and gum Arabic .

  • Myrrh - Mystique, Death & Divinity

    Deeply connected to death, healing and the divine, myrrh is a smoky, strongly scented gum resin especially Myrrh grows naturally in today's Somalia, Oman, Yemen, Eritrea, Ethiopia and parts of Saudi Arabia. Giant Cinnamon Birds of Arabia Gum Arabic (Acacia Gum) Art, Food & Medicine Metal to Rust: Unseen Organisms Secrets of Xanthan Gum for Artists & Chefs Make Black Ink or Paint Pigment with Soot Black Pigments of Gum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & Artisans Carbon Steel: Origins, Composition & Uses Oil

  • Writing in Letters of Gold: Ancient Alchemy

    some gold in leaves; when the gold appears dissolved in the mercury, agitate sharply; add a little gum Gum refers to gum arabic, resin of the acacia tree. Gum arabic is the hardened sap of two species of Acacia, Senegalia senegal and Vachellia seyal. Grind arsenic (yellow arsenic sulfide aka orpiment ) with gum, then with some well water; in the third "Golden-colored arsenic, 20 drachmas; pulverized glass, 4 staters; white of egg, 2 staters; white gum

  • Al-Mi'raj: Unicorn Hare of Arab Myth

    One horned hare Al-Mi'raj or Almiraj appears in popular Arabic mythology. Elwetritsch - German Myths & Folklore Emerald Tablet - Sacred Alchemy Text Giant Cinnamon Birds of Arabia In medieval times, the Arabian leopard wanders the lands as an alpha predator. Arabian Leopard: Bronze Age Predators Dromedary Camel: Animals of Ancient Arabia Egyptian Blue Lotus: Shams - Ancient Arabian Sun Goddess Ancient Arabia - Stone Age to Bronze Wolpertinger - German Myths

  • Giant Cinnamon Birds of Arabia

    Cinnamon birds appear in folklore of Eurasia shortly after Arab merchants begin trading with ancient Ancient Arabia - Stone Age to Bronze Cinnamon - Spice Trade of Ancients Secrets of Xanthan Gum for Artists Snake Venom Potion The cinnamon exported by Arabian traders is Cassia senna , native to the Arabian Aristotle: Intellect & Psyche the Soul Ancient Greek Cultures: People of Minos In Aristotle's version, the Arabs Arabic (Acacia Gum) Art, Food & Medicine Rhinestones: Treasures of the Rhine Renaissance bestiaries

  • Secrets of Elemental Carbon for Truth Seekers

    Soot is historically used mixed with binders such as wax, grease or resins like gum arabic, as body paint With a binder such as gum arabic it makes ink and paint.

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