472 MTTTNa PAINTS. 



For Varnishing on Wood, Unpainted. Quarter of a 

 pint of wood naphtha, quarter of a pint of spirits of wine, four 

 ounces of benzoin, four ounces of orange shellac, added all 

 together. If not thick enough with those ingredients for 

 your purpose, add more of the gums benzoin and shellac. 



Waterproof Varnish, for Linen or Calico. One pint 

 of turpentine, one and a half pint of linseed oil, seven ounces 

 of litharge, one ounce of sugar of lead. Strain it, apply 

 it with a brush, and dry it in the sun or in a warm place. 



Instructions. Oil of turpentine deadens the color of 

 paints ; varnishes, copal, &c., brighten the color. 



