Scan 102
How to make a violin : The violin, its construction practically treated, 1892
17 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 88. See the scan on archive.org.
1to a fine powder, and then sifted. Place the powder in a glass vessel and add to it a corresponding volume of the Rosemary-oil; stir for a few minutes, when you will have a thick liquid. Leave the liquid to rest for two or three hours, then add a few drops of pure alcohol, and mix slowly, after which reduce with alcohol until the required consistence is obtained. This is a clear and beautiful varnish.
3The following are receipts for spirit-varnishes of different kinds:—
5Elemi 1/2 oz. 1 part
6Mastic in tears 1/2 ,, 2 ,,
7Seed-lac 1 ,, 2 ,,
8Sandarac 2 ,, 4 ,,
9Venice-turpentine 1 ,, 2 ,,
10Powdered glass 1 ,, 4 ,,
11Alcohol 16 ,, 32 ,,
13Mastic . . . 1 dr.
14Sandarac . . . 1 ,,
15Lac . . . 6 1/2 ,,
16Alcohol . . . 5 fl. oz.
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