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Dissolve 2 ounces mastic in just enough 95 per cent. alcohol to effect a solution. Then soak 2 ounces isinglass, or fish-glue until it is thoroughly softened. Dissolve the isinglass in proof spirits sufficient to form a strong glue, 2169. Red Lead Cement for Face and then add 1 ounce finely pulverized gumam- Joints. Mix 1 part each white and red lead moniac. Warm the two mixtures together with linseed oil to the proper consistence. over a slow fire, and when they are thorough- 2170. Singer's Cement for Electrical ly mixed, bottle and hermetically seal them. Machines and Galvanic Troughs. Melt This cement becomes perfectly dry in 12 or together 5 pounds resin, and 1 pound bees' 15 hours. When the cement is to be used,

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