Cement For China

Take a very thick solution of gum arabic in water, and stir in plaster of Paris until the mixture becomes of the proper consistency. Apply it with a brush to the fractured edges of the China and stick them together. In three days the article cannot be broken in the same place.

Invisible Cement For Glassware

Melt a little isinglass in spirits of wine, enough to cover; add a very little water; warm gently over a moderate fire. When thoroughly melted and mixed it will form a transparent glue which will re-unite broken glass so firmly and nicely that the jointing will be scarcely perceptible.

Indestructible Cement For Stone Jars, Wash-Boilers, Etc

This cement will resist the action of hot or cold water, acids and almost any degree of heat. Very convenient lor milk-pans 01 jars, wash-boilers, etc. Mix litharge and glycerine together to the consistency of very thick cream, or even soft putty and apply. The article should not be used until the cement has hardened, which will require from one day to a week, according to the amount used. It is really an invaluable article. Make only as required.

India Rubber Cement

Dissolve gutta-percha, cut in bits, in benzine until it is the consistency of a thin mucilage. Let stand a few days. Clean the boots before using. Wet the patch with the cement and apply. Heat the cement before using by putting the bottle in hot water.

Crockery Cement

Stir freshly slaked lime in with the white of an egg until it is a paste. Apply to the edges and let dry at least three days. This will answer for marble as well as glass, china, etc.