Spirit gum is an adhesive, made mostly of SD Alcohol 35-A (the solvent, or "spirit") and resin (the adhesive, or "gum"), used primarily for affixing wigs, merkins, false beards, and other costume prosthetics.
Spirit Gum is a sticky sort of glue most commonly used for applying wigs and false facial hair. It is made of toxic materials that are not edible. It's is a form of glue and can get stuck easily without removing appliance properly, so it is recommended to invest in some remover.
Ingredients: Isopropyl Alcohol, Rosin, Copal, & Silica
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“The world proceeds from the same spirit as the body of man. It is a remoter and inferior incarnation of God, a projection of God in the unconscious.”
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