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VIOLIN VARNISH AND HOW TO MAKE IT

Amber Oil Varnish.

No. 9.

16 oz. essence of turpentine.prepared amber.
168 oz. essence of turpentine.oil (siccative).
16 oz. essence of turpentine.

Mix amber with oil. Melt by slow fire as per example No. 8. When dissolution complete add essence of turpentine.

Amber Oil Varnish.

No. 10.

16 oz. essence of turpentine.prepared amber.
168 oz. essence of turpentine.oil (siccative).
16 oz. essence of turpentine.

Mix amber with turpentine as explained in example No. 8. Melt by slow heat. When dissolution complete add the oil.

Oil Varnish.

No. 11.

Melt on fire as explained in example No. 8.

15 oz. copal.

Add to it 8 oz. oil (siccative).
Dilute with 24 oz. essence of turpentine.

Varnish for Bows.

No. 12.

Dissolve 12 oz. Dragon’s Blood.Shellac.
Dissolve 123 oz. Dragon's Blood.
Dissolve 123 oz. Dragon’s Blood.Copal.

in one pint spirit.