Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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To Prepare Touch Paper

Soak unglazed paper in a solution of nitre in vinegar or water. The stronger the solution, the faster will it burn. A good plan is to din it in a weak solution, drv it, trv it, and if it burns too slowly, make the solution stronger and dip it again to make it burn faster.

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