It is the hardened resin secreted by tiny lac insects belonging to a bug family. To produce 1 kg of lac resin, around 300,000 insects lose their life. The lac insects yields resin, lac dye and lac wax. Application of these products has been changing with time. Lac resin, dye etc. still find extensive use in Ayurveda and Siddha systems of medicine.3
Lake is a Medium Viscosity (Thickness) Water Clear, Heat Resistant, Epoxy Casting Resin formulated for application to depths between 25mm and 50mm. Lake is part of the Vista Range, manufactured by Vuba. Small Coffee River Tables, Jewellery & Work Tops are popular products made using Vista Lake.
Resin is a broad term that encompasses a variety of synthetic and natural substances that are typically viscous and can harden under certain conditions. Resins can be divided into two main categories: natural and synthetic.