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yellow resin and heat it above a small oil stove in an 



earthenware vessel, or if preferred a large glue pot. Use 



one part of beeswax to three of the other to toughen it 



and make it hold to the glass. Now an important item 



is the 



Colour 



of the sealing wax. A bright colour will contrast well 

 against the contents of the bottle, and the colouring 

 matters used in common paint answer every purpose. 

 Stir all thoroughly to get an even mixture, but at no time 

 let the wax boil. 



To Wax the Bottles 



invert them with the cork and upper surface of the bottle 

 just hidden in the heated substance for a moment. The 

 operation can be rapidly carried out, and in lifting the 

 bottles, give one or two turns that no bead of wax may 

 run down the side. Now all is ready for the label, which 

 must be of such a character as to contrast favourably with 

 the contents. 



Home-made self-sticking Parchment 



for ensuring the air-tight sealing of honey or jam in jars, 

 is an item many of my readers will be glad to know about, 

 especially as it is so economical a process. Common thin 

 paste is used, and into this the paper is dipped so that 

 both sides are moistened. This is then pressed down over 

 the mouth of the bottle and all round the under side of 

 the rim. When dry this is superior to real parchment, 

 no air can get in, and no tying is needed. 



Milk, skimmed or otherwise, will also answer in the 

 same manner ; while both of these articles are cheaper, 

 and more easily applied than the white of egg. 



Paper similar to bakers' flour bags is suitable for the 



