work with a sponge,and observe whether there is a fair even gloss,then take a bit of mutton suet and fine flourand clean oft the work. Water Gilding upon Silver.—Take cop-per flakes on which pour strong vinegar; addalum and salt in equal quantities ; set themon a fire, and when the vinegar is…
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