Pure Pine Rosin (Colophony) – Beeswax Wrap and Encaustic Resin

Pure North American pine rosin for makers, artists, woodworkers and traditional craft applications.

Also known as gum rosin or colophony, pine rosin is a versatile natural tree resin valued for its tack, hardness and ability to blend with waxes and oils. It is commonly incorporated into beeswax-wrap mixtures, encaustic art mediums, wood finishes, varnishes, sealants and traditional adhesive formulations.

Available by the pound for small projects or in a 40 lb box for studios, production businesses and bulk users.

Pine rosin vs. paraffin: which does your formula call for?

Pine rosin (colophony) is a pine-derived resin used to modify tack and hardness in formulated blends. Paraffin is a petroleum-derived wax used as a wax base, including in candle and wood-dipping formulations. They serve different roles: pure rosin is not paraffin wax or a ready-made candle blend. Do not substitute one for the other at the same ratio without reformulating and testing.

Maker FAQ

What does rosin add to wax blends or dipping mixtures?

Rosin is used for tack and hardness in wax-based coatings and other craft blends. The amount can change how the cooled mixture feels and looks. Wood-dipping recipes and candle-dipping recipes are different applications; a formula for treating wooden hive boxes is not a candle recipe.

How much should I use?

There is no universal ratio. As application-specific examples, published beeswax-wrap recipes include 4 parts beeswax to 1 part resin, with oil specified separately; one supplier's wooden-hive dipping recipe uses 3 parts paraffin to 1 part rosin. These are examples from different recipes, not tested instructions for this product or interchangeable formulas. Follow a complete formulation for your exact use, confirm whether its parts are measured by weight or volume, and trial a small batch before scaling up.

Can I add it to dipped or poured candles?

This listing does not provide a tested candle-use percentage. Do not carry over ratios from wraps, wood coatings or dipping tanks into candles, or assume a natural pine aroma makes rosin a candle fragrance. Obtain application-specific guidance and validate the complete wax, additive and wick combination before use or sale.

What should I verify before ordering for my formula?

Confirm that your recipe calls for pine rosin/colophony rather than another resin or wax. Check the required grade, material documentation, ingredient compatibility, processing instructions and intended end use. Assess cooled samples for tack, hardness, flexibility and appearance as relevant to your project. A listed craft application does not establish food-contact, skin-use or candle suitability for your finished formula.

COMMON APPLICATIONS

• Beeswax-wrap mixtures
• Encaustic painting and art mediums
• Wood finishes and wood-care products
• Traditional varnishes and sealants
• Adhesive and glue formulations
• Incense and craft projects
• Grip applications
• Instrument and bow-care formulations
• Soap and body-product formulations where an appropriate tested recipe is used

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Product: Pure pine rosin
• Also known as: Gum rosin or colophony
• Source: Pine trees
• Origin: North America
• Available quantities: By the pound or 40 lb box
• Natural pine-resin aroma
• Suitable for craft, studio and production use
• Petroleum-free

Because pine rosin is a natural material, colour, shape, aroma and clarity may vary slightly between batches. These variations are normal and do not affect its usefulness in properly tested formulations.

SHIPPING

Free-shipping promotions do not apply to pine rosin.

Shipping is C$19.99 for orders weighing 10 lb or less. Shipping for orders of 11 lb or more is calculated at checkout.

HANDLING AND SAFETY

For craft and manufacturing use. Follow a properly tested formulation for your intended application. Avoid breathing dust or fumes produced when the rosin is heated. Work in a well-ventilated area and use appropriate gloves and protective equipment. Avoid direct skin contact, particularly if you are sensitive to rosin or colophony. Keep away from children and pets. Not intended for ingestion.