Liquid Cochineal Stain.—
| Good French carmine | 2 1/2 drachms |
| Solution of potash | 1/2 ounce |
| Rectified spirit of wine | 2 ounces |
| Pure glycerine | 4 ounces |
| Distilled water to make | 1 pint. |
To the carmine in a 20-ounce bottle add 14 ounces of distilled water. Then gradually introduce solution of potash, shaking now and again until dissolved. Add glycerine and spirit of wine, making up to 20 ounces with distilled water, and filter.
Blue Black.
Finishers’ Ink.
Grind the gum and potassium bichromate to powder and then add all the coloring ingredients to the water and boil.
To Restore Patent Leather Dash.
Preservatives For Leather.
| I.— | Mutton suet | 50 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet oil | 50 parts | |
| Turpentine | 1 part | |
| Melt together. |
The application should be made on the dry leather warmed to the point where it will liquefy and absorb the fat.