by Jacob Marks
Paperback 144 pages
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Explorations in Pine Resin documents three years of material investigation, research, and experimentation by the designer. This written work traces the remarkable history of pine resin - from its role in the expansion of colonial superpowers to over 150 hands-on tests and material trials.
At its core, the publication argues for a contemporary resurgence of pine resin, highlighting its antibacterial, waterproof, biodegradable and renewable qualities as catalysts for a greener, more responsible approach to making.