Conifer Resin Christmas Offer!!

[fred gordon]

Prompted by a recent thread about Bushcrafting for people without access to the natural world, I have an offer. I am surrounded by coniferous woodland and many of the trees exude lots of lovely resin. If anyone would like some then PM me and I'll collect it and pack it off to you.

 

[leon-1]

\You have rep for being seasonably generous

 

[xylaria]

Yes I would like some, and you are very generous.

I have PM'ed you my details.

 

[Dougster]

I'd love some - and again you have rep.

 

[Seoras]

Hi Fred

What an offer.

I am always on the lookout for the stuff with only limited success so far.

I am looking to make up some Elder Glue sticks. They are particularly useful for making Antler tipped Atlatl sticks and for glueing the flint arrows onto the darts.

I have PM'd you my details.

Cheers

Seoras

 

[jon r]

How do you go about tapping this stuff?
There are a lot of conifers near me and i would love to know how?

 

[xylaria]

YOUR RESIN HAS JUST ARRIVED
THANK VERY VERY MUCH

IT FEELS LIKE CHISTMAS
HAS COME EARLY
:You_Rock_

 

[Ogri the trog]

For those new to the delights of conifer resin, its not only glue that it is good for. Dried and crumbled it helps a fire get established and can also be chewed just like chewing gum - but make certain that it is dry - trying to clean unhardenend resin off your teeth is quite a task

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[fred gordon]

How do you go about tapping this stuff?
There are a lot of conifers near me and i would love to know how?

I go on the lookout for trees that have been damaged. They often seep out resin to protect the damaged area. Look along forest rides or anywhere forestry work has been carried out. Sometimes it takes quite a while to collect enough but the smell is great. I sometimes put some in one of these candle scented oil burners and imagine I'm back in the woods. Sad I know!

 

[CheeseMonster]

Nah sounds pretty cool actually, especially on those cold windy nights when stupid weather has decided to keep us indoors. I'll have to keep my eyes open for some locally and have a go myself!