Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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To Keep Brushes in Order

The brushes used for varnishing are either flat in tin, or round, tied firm to the handle, and made either of camel's-hair or very fine or 3 days, then rub smooth, and, if required, bristles. Oil varnishes are applied with repeat the process. When the filling is satis- brushes of fine bristles; lac varnishes are factory, finish with linseed oil, put on with a flowed on with camel's-hair brushes. It is brush; wipe off, and rub to a polish with fine necessary to be very careful in cleaning them cotton; finish with a silk handkerchief, or after being used; for, if laid by with the varany fine fabric. When the furniture is nish in them, they are soon spoiled. Therecleaned and filled, proceed as directed in the fore, after using, wash them well in spirits of next receipt. wine or turpentine, according to the nature of

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