the heat has thinned it; then have something that will hold as much
as double the quantity of balsam; carry the balsam from the fire,
and, while fluid mix it with the same quantity of good turpentine,
and shake them together until they are well incorporated. In a few
days the varnish is fit for use, particularly if it is poured into a
half gallon glass or stone bottle, and kept in a gentle warmth. This
varnish is used for maps, prints, charts, drawings, paper,
ornaments, &c.


110. BLACK VARNISH FOR OLD STRAW OR CHIP HATS

Take a 1/2 oz. of the best black sealing wax, pound it well, and put
it into a 4 oz. vial, containing 2 ozs. of rectified spirits of
wine; place it in a sand-bath or near a moderate fire till the wax
is dissolved, then lay it on warm, with a fine soft hairbrush,
before a fire or in the sun. It gives a good stiffness to old straw
hats, and a beautiful gloss equal to new. It likewise resists wet.


111. VARNISH FOR VIOLINS &c.

Take 1 gallon of rectified spirits of wine, 12 ozs. of mastic, and
1 pint of turpentine varnish; put them altogether in a tin can, and
keep it in a very warm place, shaking it occasionally till it is
perfectly dissolved; then strain it, and it is fit for use. If you
find it necessary, you may dilute it with turpentine varnish. This
varnish is also very useful for furniture of plumtree, mahogany, or
rosewood.