A squat plastic tub of pale yellow resin with a dark brown screw lid, labelled “reslin oil, 500 g” beside a small leaf-and-droplet illustration.
  • A hand tipping the tub so the pale yellow resin pours in a slow thread onto a white dish, showing how it flows.

Reslin® is a plant-based, biodegradable resin made from linseed oil and sugar beet molasses. It produces results ranging from a soft, flexible finish to a rigid material if mixed with additives. It is a nontoxic alternative to traditional epoxy resins.

Composition

Linseed oil, sugar beet molasses

Handling Notes

  • Use 1 part Reslin® activator to 2 parts Reslin® oil
  • Warm both components in an oven at 140° F for 20 minutes (do not use a microwave)
  • Mix thoroughly, then pour into the mold and add effects; it will harden in 15 minutes
  • Let rest for 20 minutes before placing in the oven, then heat in two phases
  • Cool immediately after the second phase, and allow 12 hours for full hardening

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Reslin, Wellen, Belgium. Acquired 2026.

In Use

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