Spirit gum
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Adhesive
An adhesive, or glue, is a mixture in a liquid or semi-liquid state that adheres or bonds items together. Adhesives may come from either natural or synthetic sources. The types of materials that can be bonded are vast but they are especially useful for bonding thin materials...
, made mostly of SD Alcohol 35-A
SD Alcohol 35-A
SD Alcohol 35-A is a specially denatured alcohol containing 95.38% ethanol and 4.62% ethyl acetate. Uses of SD Alcohol 35-A include as the solvent in spirit gum....
(the solvent, or "spirit") and resin
Resin
Resin in the most specific use of the term is a hydrocarbon secretion of many plants, particularly coniferous trees. Resins are valued for their chemical properties and associated uses, such as the production of varnishes, adhesives, and food glazing agents; as an important source of raw materials...
(the adhesive, or "gum"), used primarily for affixing wigs, merkins
Merkin
A merkin is a pubic wig. Merkins were originally worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia, and are now used as decorative items, erotic devices, or in films, by both men and women.-Origin of term:...
, false beards, and other costume prosthetics
Prosthetic makeup
Prosthetic makeup is the process of using prosthetic sculpting, molding and casting techniques to create advanced cosmetic effects...
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