CEMENT (SOFT), for Covering Corks. — Melt together equal
quantities of yellow wax and rosin, and stir gradually into them some dry
Venetian red in powder. A very soft wax may be made by substituting
common turpentine in the place of th§ rosin.
CEMENT TO STOP LEAKAGES IN IRON PIPES.—
Take sixteen parts of wrought-iron filings, three parts of powdered sal
ammoniac, and two parts flowers of sulphur ; mix well and keep in a
closely stoppered vessel in the dry. When required for use, take one part
of the mixture and add to it twelve parts of iron filings ; mix with as much
water as will bring it to the consistence of a paste, previously adding to
the water a few drops of sulphuric acid.
CEMENT TO UNITE CARD TO TIN.— Boil one ounce
of borax and two ounces of powdered shellac in fifteen ounces of water
tili the lac is entirely dissolved.
CEMENT TO UNITE GLASS TO IRON.— Mix into a paste
with linseed oil equal parts of litharge, fine dry white sand, and plaster of
Paris, with one-third part of powdered rosin. It should be allowed to
remain mixed for three or four hours before application, but must be used
before the expiration of twelve hours. This cement is used for aqua-
riums, and is in consequence generally known by the name of Aquarium
Cement.
CEMENT TO UNITE INDIARUBBER WITH IRON.
—Dissolve thirty grains of indiarubber in four grains of chloroform then
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add powdered gum mastic ; macerate for seven days, when it will be ready
for use.
CEMENT (TO URN AY) ; or, Cedree de Tournay. — Take coal-
ashes, blue argillo-ferruginous lime, and sand, and beat them up with
water ; let them dry, levigate repeatedly, moisten and beat up. See also
Dutch Terras and Indian Chunam.
CEMENT (TUNISIAN), for Outer Walls. — Lime, three parts;
wood-ashes, two parts ; coarse sand, one part. Mix alternately with oil
and water until a paste of the desired consistence is formed.
CERATE (WHITE). — Melt- together a gill of olive oil and a
quarter of a pound of white wax ; stir till cold. Used as a soft dressing
for cuts, blisters, &c.
CHALK DRAWINGS, To Fix. — Make a weak solution of
isinglass, dip the drawing in, taking care that every part is covered with
the solution, then pin it up to dry.
CHAMPAGNE CUP. — Take one quart bottle of champagne,
two bottles of soda or Seltzer water, and add powdered sugar to taste,
one wineglass of Curafoa, plenty of clear ice, and a sprig of green borage,
or if borage is not obtainable a little cucumber rind will be found to be an
excellent substitute, or a few slices of fruit such as pineapple, melon, nec-
tarines, or peaches may be used inste✪ Champagne Cupad. Mix the ingredients well together.
CHAMPAGNE (ENGLISH).— To nine gallons of cider add a
pint and a half of proof spirit and two pounds and a half of sugar. Stir
together, and let it rest for a fortnight, then fine it with half a pint of new
milk✪ Champagne (English), and two weeks afterwards put it into bottles, leaving them uncorked
for twenty-four hours. Store in a cool cellar.
CHAPS, To Prevent. — Melt together three drams of spermaceti,
four drams of white wax, one ounce of almond oil, and then stir into the
mixture three drams of powdered camphor (previously moistened with
spirits of wine). Make into cakes or balls as it cools, and rub on the hands
after each ablution.
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AI-modernized reading of the original text
CEMENT (SOFT), for Covering Corks. — Melt together equal quantities of yellow wax and rosin, and stir gradually into them some dry Venetian red in powder. A very soft wax may be made by substituting common turpentine in the place of the rosin.
CEMENT TO STOP LEAKAGES IN IRON PIPES.— Take sixteen parts of wrought-iron filings, three parts of powdered sal ammoniac, and two parts flowers of sulphur ; mix well and keep in a closely stoppered vessel in the dry. When required for use, take one part of the mixture and add to it twelve parts of iron filings ; mix with as much water as will bring it to the consistence of a paste, previously adding to the water a few drops of sulphuric acid.
CEMENT TO UNITE CARD TO TIN.— Boil one ounce of borax and two ounces of powdered shellac in fifteen ounces of water tili the lac is entirely dissolved.
CEMENT TO UNITE GLASS TO IRON.— Mix into a paste with linseed oil equal parts of litharge, fine dry white sand, and plaster of Paris, with one-third part of powdered rosin. It should be allowed to remain mixed for three or four hours before application, but must be used before the expiration of twelve hours. This cement is used for aquariums, and is in consequence generally known by the name of Aquarium Cement.
CEMENT TO UNITE INDIARUBBER WITH IRON.
—Dissolve thirty grains of indiarubber in four grains of chloroform; then
add powdered gum mastic ; macerate for seven days, when it will be ready for use.
CEMENT (TO URN AY) ; or, Cedree de Tournay. — Take coalashes, blue argillo-ferruginous lime, and sand, and beat them up with water ; let them dry, levigate repeatedly, moisten and beat up. See also Dutch Terras and Indian Chunam.
CEMENT (TUNISIAN), for Outer Walls. — Lime, three parts; wood-ashes, two parts ; coarse sand, one part. Mix alternately with oil and water until a paste of the desired consistence is formed.
CERATE (WHITE). — Melt together a gill of olive oil and a quarter of a pound of white wax ; stir till cold. Used as a soft dressing for cuts, blisters, &c.
CHALK DRAWINGS, To Fix. — Make a weak solution of isinglass, dip the drawing in, taking care that every part is covered with the solution, then pin it up to dry.
CHAMPAGNE CUP. — Take one quart bottle of champagne, two bottles of soda or Seltzer water, and add powdered sugar to taste, one wineglass of Curafoa, plenty of clear ice, and a sprig of green borage, or if borage is not obtainable a little cucumber rind will be found to be an excellent substitute, or a few slices of fruit such as pineapple, melon, nectarines, or peaches may be used instead. Mix the ingredients well together.
CHAMPAGNE (ENGLISH).— To nine gallons of cider add a pint and a half of proof spirit and two pounds and a half of sugar. Stir together, and let it rest for a fortnight, then fine it with half a pint of new milk, and two weeks afterwards put it into bottles, leaving them uncorked for twenty-four hours. Store in a cool cellar.
CHAPS, To Prevent. — Melt together three drams of spermaceti, four drams of white wax, one ounce of almond oil, and then stir into the mixture three drams of powdered camphor (previously moistened with spirits of wine). Make into cakes or balls as it cools, and rub on the hands after each ablution.
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