Water glass5 parts
Soda lye, 40° B. (27 per cent)1 part
Ammonia water1 part

Mix.

Removing Varnish, Etc.
To Remove Enamel And Tin Solder.
Removing Paint And Varnish From Wood.
Flour or wood pulp385 parts
Hydrochloric acid450 parts
Bleaching powder160 parts
Turpentine  5 parts

This mixture is applied to the surface and left on for some time. It is then brushed off, and brings the paint away with it. It keeps moist quite long enough to be easily removed after it has acted.

Paste for Removing Old Paint or Varnish Coats.—
I.—Sodium hydrate 5 parts
Soluble soda glass 3 parts
Flour paste 6 parts
Water 4 parts
II.—Soap10 parts
Potassium hydrate 7 parts
Potassium silicate 2 parts

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