Gum Arabic

Unlock the full potential of your creative and practical projects with our high-quality Gum Arabic. Easily made into a smooth, versatile solution by dissolving 1 part gum to 5 parts water by weight, this natural resin has been trusted for centuries across a wide range of industries.

Why Choose Our Gum Arabic?

• Superior Binder: Perfect for watercolours, it enhances pigment adhesion while preserving the vibrancy and luminosity of your paints.
• Textural Effects: Mix with watercolour washes to create delicate, unique textures and translucent layers that bring your artwork to life.
• Multi-purpose Use: Beyond art, Gum Arabic is an excellent emulsifier, stabilizer, and adhesive with many household and industrial applications.

Common Applications:

• Watercolour painting: Enhances transparency, gloss, and pigment stability
• Egg tempera & resin emulsions: Helps combine oil and water-based materials
• Water-reversible adhesive: Great for paper crafts, scrapbooking, and light bonding needs
• Paint resist: Perfect for creative masking and layering effects
• Food industry: Used as a stabilizer and emulsifier in soft drinks, candy, and icing to prevent crystallization and improve texture
• Cosmetics: Thickener and binder in lotions, creams, and makeup products
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder in tablets and capsules
• Printing and textiles: Acts as a sizing agent for fabrics and paper
• Ink production: Improves flow and consistency of inks and calligraphy supplies

Also known as Gum Acacia or Indian Gum, this natural, non-toxic, biodegradable gum is a must-have for artists, crafters, food makers, and DIY enthusiasts alike.