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Sandarach French Polish

Shellac, 2 pounds; mastich and sandarach (both in powder), of each 1 ounce; copal varnish, 12 ounces; alcohol, 1 gallon. All the above are made in the cold by frequently stirring or shaking the ingredients together in a well-closed bottle or other vessel.

French polish is used without filtering.

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