{"product_id":"tragant","title":"Tragacanth","description":"\u003cp\u003eTragacanth, a plant gum, is mainly used in painting as a binding agent and thickener. Due to its special properties, it is suitable for various painting techniques:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding agent for pigments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTragacanth is used to bind pigments and create a smooth paint mass. Compared to gum arabic, it is less brittle and can form a more flexible, more durable layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickener:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTragacanth is used as a thickener to change the consistency of paints, especially in watercolor and tempera painting. It helps to make the paint thicker and control its flowability, which facilitates detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilization of mixtures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn mixed techniques, tragacanth stabilizes the paint masses so that pigments and other components do not separate. This makes the paint more even and easier to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreasing flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTragacanth gives the paint layer flexibility, which prevents the paint from becoming brittle when drying. This is particularly useful in techniques where thick paint layers or impasto structures are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesive for collages and gold leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn traditional techniques, tragacanth is also used as an adhesive for gold leaf or other materials in collages, as it adheres well and remains transparent after drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, tragacanth is valued in painting for its ability to improve the texture and processing properties of paints and to create flexible, durable layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7845\/1288\/files\/Produktdatenblatt-Artikel-2020.pdf?v=1726168293\" title=\"Product-data-sheet-article-2020\"\u003eProduct data sheet tragacanth (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7845\/1288\/files\/Icons-Sicherheitshinweise.png?v=1768422092\" alt=\"Safety instructions: For artistic applications only, not suitable for consumption\" width=\"240\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2px; float: none; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Mein Shop","offers":[{"title":"ground | 50 g","offer_id":49817260065112,"sku":"2020","price":5.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7845\/1288\/files\/Tragant-gemahlen-1.jpg?v=1755591714","url":"https:\/\/sevengardens.shop\/en\/products\/tragant","provider":"sevengardens.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}