EXERCISE No. 75 

 GRAFTING WAX 



Object: To learn to make grafting wax. 



Material : Beeswax, rosin, tallow, and a pan. 



Method : Take ^ pound of rosin, % pound of beeswax, and 

 - pound of tallow, or in this proportion. After crushing 

 the rosin into fine pieces put it in the pan and apply heat. 

 It is not necessary to add water to the rosin. Add the 

 beeswax and tallow after the rosin starts to boil. Boil 

 slowly for 15 minutes and pour into cold water. Pull, like 

 taffy, when it begins to cool, until the wax turns white. It 

 is then ready for use. The hands should be well greased 

 before handling the wax that it may be kept from sticking 

 to them. 



Conclusion : What precaution should we take in making 

 grafting wax? 



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