This section is from the book "The Tinman's Manual And Builder's And Mechanic's Handbook", by Isaac Ridler Butt. Also available from Amazon: The Tinman's Manual And Builder's And Mechanic's Handbook.
1. Tender copal seven and one-half ounces, camphor one ounce, alcohol of 95 per cent, one quart; dissolve, then add mastic two ounces, Venice turpentine one ounce; dissolve and strain. Very white, drying, and capable of being polished when hard. Used for toys. 2. Sandarach eight ounces, mastic two ounces, Canada balsam four ounces, alcohol one quart. Used on paper, wood, or linen.
 
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