Dye black with lampblack and perfume with oil of mirbane.
Colored Cream.—
| Lard | 100 parts |
| Castor oil | 20 parts |
| Yellow wax | 25 parts |
| White vaseline | 30 parts |
Dye with any desired dyestuff, e. g., red with anchusine, green with chlorophyl. In summer it is well to add some wax to the first and second prescriptions.
These are for either Morocco or kid:
| I.— | Shellac | 2 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Benzoin | 2 parts | |
| Yellow wax | 5 parts | |
| Soap liniment | 7 parts | |
| Alcohol | 600 parts |
Digest until solution is effected, then allow the liquid to stand in a cool place for 12 hours and strain. Apply with a bit of sponge or soft rag; spread thinly and evenly over the surface, without rubbing much. If dirty, the leather should first be washed with a little soft soap and warm water, wiped well, and allowed to dry thoroughly before the dressing is put on.
| II.— | Oil of turpentine | 8 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Suet | 2 pounds | |
| Soft soap | 8 ounces | |
| Water | 16 ounces | |
| Lampblack | 4 ounces |
Patent Leather Dressings.—
| I.— | Wax | 22 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | 60 parts | |
| Oil turpentine, best | 20 parts | |
| Lavender oil | 10 parts |