What Is Pine Rosin?
Pine rosin is actually the by-product of turpentine distillation. When tree sap is heated up, what is left behind after the distillation process is the pine rosin.
Should I use rock or powdered rosin?
It depends on your specific use and how long you will have the rosin before using it. Rock Rosin it is less expensive but needs to be smashed as you need it, so it's recommended for long term storage and use. Powder Rosin is ready to use but does have a tendency to stick back together over time (especially if not kept cool). If you buy the amount you need and plan on using it all up within a reasonable time, the powder will be much more consistent and will melt easier in your formulations.
Melting (Beeswax Wraps, Salves, Beard Balms, Ect.): Pine rosin can be heated in a double boiler, crock pot, oven or other heating appliance to create beeswax wraps, hand salves, or other mixes. The melting point of pine rosin is between 100-150°C (212-302°F), be careful not to overcook the pine rosin as it can burn.
String Instruments: Rosin Powder can be spread across the length of your bow but ensure to spread evenly and consistently. Alternatively you can slowly glide your bow across a rock rosin chunk or rosin bar to apply an even amount of rosin more easily. For creating a rosin bar consider reading the "Melting" section to learn how to melt Rosin down so you can pour into a brick or cube mold.
Athletes: Powdered pine rosin or crushed rock rosin can be sprinkled on hands to grip items like balls, bats, and other sports gear more efficiently.
Dancers: Pine rosin can be applied to the bottom of your shoes or inside on the soles of your feet, depending on if you need more traction on the floor directly or simply within your shoes. Be sure to crush any rock rosin before applying.
Soldering Flux: Dissolve Pine Rosin in 90% isopropyl alcohol by a ratio of 1:2 (Rosin to Alcohol). Fully mix and dissolve the rosin, if you are having difficulties mixing the rosin completely, consider heating up the mixture with a flame-less heating source. Cool and store.
You'll find some competitors using plastic bottles, some with poor labeling easily replicated which could lead to fake products being sold by hundreds of unknown sellers, some with non-existent support and no one to contact, some with inferior products imported from countries with poor quality standards.
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While we get orders out the door as quickly as possible, the transit time is controlled by USPS. Some items such as turpentine and magnesium products can only travel by ground so they do take longer due to regulations. We provide tracking so you can see the estimated date of delivery.
What Is Pine Rosin?
Pine rosin is actually the by-product of turpentine distillation. When tree sap is heated up, what is left behind after the distillation process is the pine rosin.
Should I use rock or powdered rosin?
It depends on your specific use and how long you will have the rosin before using it. Rock Rosin it is less expensive but needs to be smashed as you need it, so it's recommended for long term storage and use. Powder Rosin is ready to use but does have a tendency to stick back together over time (especially if not kept cool). If you buy the amount you need and plan on using it all up within a reasonable time, the powder will be much more consistent and will melt easier in your formulations.
Melting (Beeswax Wraps, Salves, Beard Balms, Ect.): Pine rosin can be heated in a double boiler, crock pot, oven or other heating appliance to create beeswax wraps, hand salves, or other mixes. The melting point of pine rosin is between 100-150°C (212-302°F), be careful not to overcook the pine rosin as it can burn.
String Instruments: Rosin Powder can be spread across the length of your bow but ensure to spread evenly and consistently. Alternatively you can slowly glide your bow across a rock rosin chunk or rosin bar to apply an even amount of rosin more easily. For creating a rosin bar consider reading the "Melting" section to learn how to melt Rosin down so you can pour into a brick or cube mold.
Athletes: Powdered pine rosin or crushed rock rosin can be sprinkled on hands to grip items like balls, bats, and other sports gear more efficiently.
Dancers: Pine rosin can be applied to the bottom of your shoes or inside on the soles of your feet, depending on if you need more traction on the floor directly or simply within your shoes. Be sure to crush any rock rosin before applying.
Soldering Flux: Dissolve Pine Rosin in 90% isopropyl alcohol by a ratio of 1:2 (Rosin to Alcohol). Fully mix and dissolve the rosin, if you are having difficulties mixing the rosin completely, consider heating up the mixture with a flame-less heating source. Cool and store.
You'll find some competitors using plastic bottles, some with poor labeling easily replicated which could lead to fake products being sold by hundreds of unknown sellers, some with non-existent support and no one to contact, some with inferior products imported from countries with poor quality standards.
We Can Do Better than that.
While we get orders out the door as quickly as possible, the transit time is controlled by USPS. Some items such as turpentine and magnesium products can only travel by ground so they do take longer due to regulations. We provide tracking so you can see the estimated date of delivery.
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