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To make Lime-water

Take some well and newly-burned limestone, and pour water over it as long as the stone seems to absorb it, and allow it to stand; if not breaking down freely, sprinkle a litttle more water over it. A small quantity is best done in a vessel, such as an old cask, so that it can be covered with a board or bag. After being slaked, add about 1 pound of it to every 10 gallons cold water, then stir and allow to settle; the clear liquor is what is used for dyeing.

This should be made up just previous to using, as limewater standing attracts carbonic acid from the air, which tends to weaken the solution.

Take a quantity of bleaching powder (chloride