The Journal Of BubbleLand Studies ============================================== Textnote On Processed Tree Resins:jn03txt2.txt **Human Manufacturing** Odd though it might seem now, Humans once fancied themselves great producers of various kinds of liquids, both the quick- flowing, used for powering machines(Outlawed Under The Treaty of zzz'Bent's Crushing), and the slow-flowing, such as glass, used where light was to be let in, but weather kept out (Effectively Outlawed by Tort Proceedings, such as "Mrs. Blowfly and Maggots -vs- Great Sea Windowsill Company"). One such slow-flowing liquid, a form of refined tree resin, was used extensively for light weight applications, before the superiority of high tensile strength bee waxes drove it from the market. It was relatively cheap, and could be used for religious decoration, where it was prized for its ability to accept dye discoloring. The slab found in the zzz'Ora's hive region was most likely a religious medallion, or window segment, as its red color is clearly decorative. (Textnote provided by zzzzz'Zoe) The Editor Textnote On Processed Tree Resins ==================================== The Journal Of BubbleLand Studies