qualities are present in them—viz., gelatinous-ness and adhesiveness. For painting purposes a gelatinous size is preferable to anadhesive one, but for some purposes, as preparing walls forpapering, adhesiveness is desirable. The adhesive quality inglue can be reduced, and the size therefrom… … Plate 10.-PATTERNS SUITED TO STAINED WOOD DECORATION. To face p. 86.] MATERIALS. 87 a given time. One pound of good Scotch glue, when placed inwater for twenty-four hours, aud taken out and weighed, shouldweigh at least 7 lbs. The various products used in preparing and refining sizeshould be…
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