This section is from the book "Paint And Varnish Facts And Formulae", by J. N. Hoff. Also available from Amazon: The Industrial And Artistic Technology Of Paint And Varnish.
Mix thoroughly in powdered form,
Litharge,................. .2 parts.
Slacked lime,................1 part.
Sand, or Silex,..............1 part.
Compound the above with sufficient linseed oil varnish (hot) to form a stiff paste. Use fresh and warm.
Good varnish, ..............3 parts.
Linseed oil, (boiled).........1 part.
Turpentine,.................1 part.
Glue,.......................1 part.
Dissolve the glue (pulverized) by heating the above mixture in a water bath; when complete, add 2 parts of slacked lime.
Compound white lead or litharge with enough dammar, or other gum varnish, to form a thin cement. The addition of 1 part of good liquid glue to each 5 parts of the above will improve the adhesiveness.
Litharge powdered, ........2 parts.
White lead,.................1 part.
Boiled linseed oil,..........3 parts.
Demar varnish, ............1 part.
Mix only enough for immediate use.
Mix powdered litharge with enough glycerine to make a paste. Mix only sufficient for immediate use.
 
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