resin
Sticky plant exudate
Resin is a sticky, viscous substance secreted by certain plants, especially conifers like pines and firs.
Natural resins harden when exposed to air and have been used for centuries in varnishes, adhesives, and incense.
Synthetic resins—manufactured polymers with similar properties—are now more common industrially, appearing in plastics, coatings, and composite materials.
In 3D printing, liquid resin cures under UV light to form solid objects: The printer uses a special resin that hardens layer by layer.
Plant circulatory fluid
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
- exudateInflammatory vessel leakage
- tappingRepeated light striking
- treeWoody perennial plant
conifer · pine · latex · gum · secretion · wound · bark · trunk
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- balsamFragrant medicinal resin
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
copal · benzoin · pine · cedar · fragrant · oleoresin · perfume · scented
Liquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
- coatingApplied surface covering
- protectiveServing to guard
sealant · wood · finish · waterproof · embalming · mummification · conservation · fixative
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
- bondingForming close connections
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- glueBonding substance
- fixativeSubstance that preserves artwork
tacky · sticky · gummy · viscous · two-part · cement · attach · secure
Reduced, potent form
- extractConcentrated derived substance
- dabSmall amount applied
- pressApply force downward
- hashChopped mixture, cooked together
potent · terpenes · sticky · golden · shatter · wax · live · flower
Ornamental personal accessories
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- BalticNorthern European maritime region
- fossilizedMineralized organic remains
- inclusionsThings placed within
insects · translucent · cabochon · pendant · necklace · beads · earrings · ornamental
Produced artificially, not natural
- thermosetPermanently cross-linked polymer
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
vinyl · polyurethane · alkyd · phenolic · bakelite · melamine · polymerization · monomer
sap
Plant circulatory fluid
tree · conifer · pine · latex · gum · secretion · wound · bark · trunk · sticky
incense
Anger greatly, or aromatic resin
- frankincenseAromatic resin for incense
- myrrhFragrant gum from trees
- balsamFragrant medicinal resin
sandalwood · copal · benzoin · pine · cedar · fragrant · oleoresin · perfume · scented · coniferous
varnish
Liquid that dries glossy
protective · sealant · wood · finish · waterproof · embalming · mummification · conservation · fixative · amber
epoxy
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
fixative · tacky · sticky · gummy · viscous · two-part · cement · attach · secure · waterproof
concentrate
Reduced, potent form
hash · potent · terpenes · sticky · golden · shatter · wax · live · flower · trichomes
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- BalticNorthern European maritime region
- fossilizedMineralized organic remains
inclusions · insects · translucent · cabochon · pendant · necklace · beads · earrings · ornamental · ancient
synthetic
Produced artificially, not natural
- thermosetPermanently cross-linked polymer
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
acrylic · vinyl · polyurethane · alkyd · phenolic · bakelite · melamine · polymerization · monomer · copolymer
epoxy
Catalyst-cured bonding compound
encapsulation · art · sculpture · bezels · curing · hardener · pigments · dyes · glossy · clear
- pitchfastball, curveball, slider, changeup, sinker
- forest productslumber, timber, plywood sheets, hardwood, softwood
- bindersbinder, binders, adhesive, adhesives, glue
- fieldwork toolstrowel, brush, shovel, pickaxe, sieve
- makerspaces3D printer, 3D printers, laser cutter, laser cutters, CNC machine
- pine productspine tar, pine oil, pine nuts, pine sap, pine lumber
- epoxy resinTwo-component hardening adhesive
- tree resin
- pine resinConiferous tree secretion
- plant resinSticky substance from trees
- cannabis resinConcentrated marijuana extract
- UV resinLight-activated hardening polymer