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THE YOUNG SCIENTIST. 
amusement for ladies nothing has ever 
been introduced by which such gratifying 
and pleasing results can be accomplished 
with so comparatively little trouble and 
expense. 
An entirely new manner of ornamenting 
(equal to hand-painting) silk, linen, cot- 
ton, and other fabrics, suitable for decor- 
ating odor bottles, tidies, pin-cushions, 
lamp shades, sachets, and, in fact, any 
article made of silk, linen, or cotton, is as 
follows : Heat a small smoothing iron or 
a roller used for the purpose, to the usual 
heat needed for ironing. Then take the 
transfer and dampen the back of it with 
a moderately wet spouge. Place the face 
of the picture on the article at once, lay 
a thin sheet of paper over it, and press 
with the iron or roll with the hot roller. 
Then pull off the paper and the transfer 
is completed. To make the picture sub- 
stantial it is necessary to remove the 
gloss that remains on it when trans- 
ferred. This is done by again applying 
the damp paper just drawn off, or, still 
better, some other damp, water-absorb- 
ing paper, and pressing it with the hot 
iron. The same should be done if the 
picture does not stick well to the fabric, 
because the iron was not hot enough or 
not sufficiently pressed. On the other 
hand, if the iron is too hot or too much 
pressure used the paper may stick to the 
picture. In this case wet it again and it 
will come off. 
Following are the directions for using 
transfer ornaments : Observe first that 
pictures showing the colors can only be 
used on white or very light-colored 
ground ; those that have a covering of 
white or metal leaf can be used on any 
color, light or dark. To transfer on glass, 
porcelain, wood, or any article that is 
painted or varnished, proceed as follows : 
Give the picture, that is the side showing 
the metal or colors, a thin coat of quick- 
drying varnish, being careful not to go 
beyond the outlines. Let it remain five 
or ten minutes until the varnish is right 
tacky; then place the picture in the 
proper position on the article it is to be 
applied to, dampen with a wet sponge, 
pressing it at the same time, until the 
paper is thoroughly saturated and ad- 
heres smooth. Pull off the paper care- 
fully, and when removed press the pic- 
ture well with a damp sponge, until every 
r)art adheres well ; wash it clean to re- 
move the gum, and dry it. To brighten 
the brilliancy of the colors a light coat of 
the same varnish may be applied. When 
the preparations known as cement and 
detergent are used, it is not necessary to 
trace the design, as the detergent will re- 
move all the stains. A rubber roller, 
such as is sold by dealers, is very con- 
venient to press on the picture well, and 
prevent blisters and uneven places. To 
apply the pictures to uneven surfaces it 
is necessary to dampen the paper before 
laying it on the work. This can be done 
best by taking two sheets of blotting or 
other unsized paper, dampen them thor- 
oughly, but don't let any water remain 
on the surface. When the picture is 
coated and dry enough lay it between the 
dampened paper for ten or fifteen min- 
utes. It will then be found soft and pli- 
able, and will easily take the shape of the 
article. To transfer on paper, a solution 
of gum arable, about the consistency of 
mucilage, is the most practicable. Give 
the picture a coat of it, and lay it on the 
surface to be applied to, pressing it well 
or rolling with the roller. Let it dry for 
about ten minutes, and then take it off as 
usual. Eemove the gum with a damp 
sponge, and dry it with a clean piece of- 
linen. 
This department is intended exclusively for " Our Girls," 
and we hope to make it both interesting and instructive, 
and to this end we ask our young lady readers to assist by 
contributions, suggestions, or illustrations. There are thous- 
ands of little things that can be, and have been, made and 
done by young ladies, pertaining to decorative art, needle- 
work, etc., etc., that would be gladly followed but for a 
want of knowledge on the subject, and we know of no more 
p'easing task for a lady than that of teaching her younger 
sisters that which they are anxious to learn, and which 
may prove of real benefit to them in the future, as 
well as being useful and interesting for the present. We 
trust we will have no difficulty in persuading those who 
have something nice to show or speak of, to make use of 
this department. Remember, it is open to all, and if you 
have anything worth knowing suitable for this column, 
send it along, and we will give it our best attention. Do 
not be afraid to write because you may fancy your com- 
position is not perfect, or have other scruples of a similar 
kind. Do the best you can, and leave the rest to the editor 
of this department, and we are sure you will be pleased with 
your work. 
mi 
HEKE is but one happiness — 
duty. There is but one conso- 
lation — work. There is but one 
enjoyment — the beautiful. — 
Queen of Boumania. 
— Generosity is the accompaniment of 
high birth : pity and gratitude are its at- 
tendants.— Corneille. 
— Although men are accused for not 
knowing their own weakness, yet perhaps 
as few know their own strength. It is in 
men as in soils, where sometimes there is 
a vein of gold which the owner knows not 
ot— Swift. 
— She who has no resources of mind is 
more to be pitied than she who is in want 
of necessaries for the body ; and to be 
obliged to beg our daily happiness from 
