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Puttying
This consists in filling up all nail-heads and cracks with putty, by a putty knife; and should always be done after priming. 2736. Dryers for Dark-Colored Paints. This is prepared by grinding the best litharge to a paste with drying oil. A small be used freely. Cover the surface, work it portion is beaten up with the paint, when mixing with oil and turpentine for use.