House Painting. Part 8
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This section is from the "Encyclopedia Of Practical Receipts And Processes" book, by William B. Dick. Also available from Amazon: Dick's encyclopedia of practical receipts and processes.
House Painting. Part 8
2790. To Soften Hard Putty
2790. To Soften Hard Putty. Break the putty in lumps of the size of a hen's egg, add a small portion of linseed oil, and water sufficient to cover the putty; boil this in an iron vessel for about 10 minutes, and stir it when hot. The oil will mix with the putt}'. Then pour the water off, and it will be like fresh made.
2791. To Clean Old Paint Cans, Buckets, etc
2791. To Clean Old Paint Cans, Buckets, etc. This can be thoroughly done with hot, strong lye.
2792. To Pencil or Point Brick Work
2792. To Pencil or Point Brick Work.
The upright as well as the horizontal lines should bo drawn with a straight edge, as the least want of uniformity spoils the appearance of the brick work. White lead mixed with turpentine, and thick enough to set firm, is the best for this purpose.
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