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To Make Japan Dryer
Into 1 gallon linseed oil, put pound gum shellac; 1/2 pound each litharge, burned umber, and red lead; and 6 ounces sugar of lead. Boil together for 4 hours, or until all the ingredients are dissolved. Remove from the fire and add 1 gallon spirits of turpentine. The paint should be mixed with oil, a little thinner than for the second coat; laid on very evenly, and not too thickly, and finished as smooth as possible.