1 oz. English Saffron.
1 oz. Annotto.
Another.
40 ozs. Proof Alcohol.
8 grs. Spanish Annotto.
2 drs. Turmeric.
½ oz. Shellac.
12 grs. Red Sanders.
When dissolved add 30 drops Spirit of Turpentine.
Directions for Making.—Mix the ingredients, and let the vessel containing them stand in the sun, or in a place slightly warmed, for three or four days, shaking it frequently till the gum is dissolved, after which let it settle from 24 to 48 hours, when the clear liquor may be poured off for use. Pulverized glass is sometimes used in making lacquers, to carry down the impurities.