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Mucilage of Tragacanth

Macerate 1 ounce tragacanth in 1 pint boiling water for 24 hours. Then triturate until smooth and uniform, and press through linen.

If pretty firm this paste keeps well without the addition of an antiseptic, although a little acetic acid or creosote will more effectually prevent fermentation. ealing-Wax. All the following S receipts for fine wax produce superfine by employing the best qualities of the ingredients; and extra superfine or scented by adding SEALING-WAX. 1 per cent. of balsam of Peru or liquid storax to the ingredients when considerably cooled.

The fancy kinds are commonly scented with a little essence of musk or ambergris, or any of the more fragrant essential oils. The addition of a little camphor, or spirit of wine, makes sealing-wax burn easier. Sealing-wax containing resin, or too much turpentine, runs into thin drops at the flame of the candle.