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Isinglass Glue

Dissolve isinglass in water and strain through coarse linen, and then add a little spirits of wine. Evaporate it to such a consistency that when cold it will be dry and hard. This will hold stronger than common glue, and is much preferred. 2293. India-Rubber Glue for Photographers and Bookbinders. A most valuable glue for photographers, and extensively day, and to the liquid add 9 parts rock candy and 3 parts gum-arabic. The mixture can be brushed upon paper while lukewarm; it keeps well, does not stick together, and, when moistened, adheres firmly to bottles. 2302. Mucilage for Soda or Seltzer Water Bottles. For the labels of soda or seltzer water bottles it is well to prepare a paste of good rye flour and glue to which linseed oil varnish and turpentine have been added in the proportion of 1/22 an ounce of each to the pound. Labels prepared in the latter way do not fall off in damp cellars.