This time of year, everyone is on the internet talking about making redbud jelly.  Every year I tell myself that I am going to add it to my jellies and I look out my kitchen window and see the beautiful tree my dad gave me years ago.  I then tell myself, "Oh I will just enjoy the blooms myself." That would be it, on with my day, but this year was different.  I was reading all about the jelly makings on the net and then decided to do a little research myself of what all it took, so of course when you google redbud, low and behold, there are several different kinds.  Throughout my research I discovered that I have what is called the Eastern Redbud or Judas Tree.  
     Judas Tree, that really got my curiosity up.  Why do they call it the Judas Tree?  More research led to more knowledge, which led me to discover that the name emanates from the biblical story of Judas Iscariot, it is believed that he hung himself from a tree of this species after he betrayed Jesus. Though we have no real substantiation for this tale.  It is also said that the tree felt so ashamed of playing a role in the betrayal that it forever blushes of pink flowers in the spring of each year instead of the white flowers it originally had.  Also, it is told that the tree use to be tall and stately, strong wood, but when Judas used it to hang himself, the tree became brittle and no longer grew tall and stately but humbled.       
     The Redbud or Judas Tree is a symbol of Betrayal, Unbelief, Beauty, Strength and Forgiveness. It's story, though is called a myth is a beautiful story but so sad.  It amazes me at the stories we come about that relate plants and trees to the Bible.  This one I will never forget and hope that if you have not heard the myth, then look it up and enjoy in depth all the tree has to offer.
     Oh, and I never did get around to making that jelly, maybe next year.  

    This is just a quick note of sorts because I have had so many people call, text, and email me asking what kind of resin that I use in my pours.  
     I have tried dozens of different kinds of resin and I always come back to this particular one, MAS Tabletop Epoxy Resin.  MAS Tabletop Resin is a one-to-one ratio and so easy to mix.  It turns out right every time for me.  It is consistent and has a great finish on my wall art.  
     I hope this helps someone. Also, I don't like to put ads on my page, but if I find a product that I truly believe in and have used numerous times, then yes, I will promote that product.  
     This product is so worthy of promoting.  MAS Tabletop Epoxy Resin is an integral part of my business production.  Give it a try, I promise you won't be disappointed. Click the product name to go directly to this product, MAS Tabletop Epoxy Resin.  
     Also, MAS has numerous types of resins, a different type might meet your needs better so check out their website for the complete line.  MAS Epoxy Art Pro Resins and MAS Deep Pour Resins. 

     Also, please be sure to wear gloves when working with epoxy.  The link to the gloves I use is Med Pride Nitrile Gloves, amzn.to/3Hu5MVE.  They are the slimmest fitting and allow you to be precise when working the resin.  They are a great quality and powder free. Again, here is the link: amzn.to/3Hu5MVE