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remove divisions in Nos. I and 2, so that cakes will be l^ by 2 ; and in 

 Nos. 3 and 4, 3 by 2 ; this will give 2 and 4 oz. cakes respectively. 



The wax should be weighed before pouring into the mould, first de- 

 ciding upon the size of cakes required — on the basis of i and 2 castings, 

 I oz. ; 2 and 3, 2 oz. ; and if penny or twopenny cakes are required 

 arrange weight of wax to suit. 



Instructions for Use. 



Place the mould perfectly level, raise the divisions slightly so that the 

 wax may run under them, and as soon as all poured in, press down to 

 the bottom. After well cleaning and straining the wax, melt in a sauce- 

 pan having a little water in the bottom ; be careful not to boiL Wax 

 melts at about 180 deg. and should not be made very much hotter 

 or the sample will be damaged. Use a little more wax than is required, 

 and be careful not to pour in the dirt and water that settles to the bottom ; 

 allow this to stand till cool, when the remaining wax may be removed 

 in a thin sheet. Allow the full moulds to be quite cold before attempt- 

 ing to remove. 



We have now come to the end of the Government 

 syllabus, and gone over the ground as clearly as we 

 are able, and trust the instructions given will be found 

 practical and useful. We therefore conclude with 

 thirty-three hints from the Catalogue of Messrs. 

 Brown & Sons of Bristol, and make our bow. 



