Evening star., 1923-03-23

, terglass to a thick paste and then
coating the cracks with 1t. The hot
ter the fire then becomes the more
the cement will melt and combine
with its metallic ingredients and the
more completely will the crack be-
come closed
To Mend China and Crockery--One
of the strongest cements for this pur-
pose. and the most easily applied. Is
a mixture of lime and the white of an
egg. To use 1t take a sufficient guam
tity of the egg to mend one article at
a time. shave off a quantity OF lime
and mix thoroughly. Apply quickly
to the edges of the article to be
. 1t will very soon become set and
strong,
To Mend Glassware.-Dissolve some
shellac in alcohol to about the con-
sistency of molasses. and with a thin
splinter of wood or pencil brush
touch the edges of the broken glass
ware. In short time it will set
without any heating. This cement
will stand good wear. but not boiling
water.
Cement That Will Fasten Metal to
Glass.-Mix two ounces OF a thick
solution of glue with one ounce of
linseed oil varnish. or three-fourths
of an ounce of Venice turpentine. Boil
them together. stirring them until
they mix as thoroughly as possible.
together for about three days. This
cement Will firmly attach any metal
lie substance to glass.
To Cement Alabaster or Pla ster-
Ornaments of alabaster or plaster
may be joined together by means of
| finely powdered quick lime. or by a
mixture of newly baked and finely
powdered plaster of paris mixed UP
with the least possible quantity OF
water.
Glycerine Paste to Use on Labels
! Ornaments OF alabaster or plaster
may be Joined together by means of
a little white Of egg. thickened with
timely powdered quick lme or by a
mixture of newly baked and finely
powdered plaster of paris mixed UP
water
Glycerin Paste to Use on Labels
Glycerin paste may be prepared by
olsSolVlng one ounce of gum arabic
and two drains of glycerin in three
ounces of boiling water. All house
! wives know the difficulty OF caus-
ing labels to stick to glass or highly
vanished articles exposed to the con-
tlnued driving action Of a very warm
room. The gum or paste dries up
ana cracks, causing the label to fall
on. One or two drops Of glycerin
ADDED to a small bottle OF any ordi-
this result. making the mucilage
twice as valuable. Too much glycerin
must not be added or the mucilage
VIII not harden
a Good Mucilage.-This may be
made by mixing three ounces of gum
arabic with liquid composed of one
part acetic acid and five parts of wa
! Ter. Aod one ounce OF sugar
Strong and Delicate.
Japanese Cement for Fine PAPER
work rk.-Thorouehly mix some pow
cered rice with a little cold water.
.hen gradually add boiling water un-
III proper consistency is acquired.
well stirred all the time. Lastly II
must be boiled for one minute in a
c!ean porcelain saucepan This ce-
nent IS beautifully white and almost
/ transparent. which makes II we'll
audpted Tor fancy paper work which
requires strong and colorless &C.
ment. 1t is strong enough TO fasten
together the different parts of a fancy
poA anu oeilcate enough to use in
pasting on the box any dainty cover
.Hae you wish to use, such as
| fancy paper, f1owered silk, linen or
| cretonne A-'o' VI
| rms is an excellent cement to use
tor making all kinds of paper and
daprlc zap lampshades. With this You
,, an MAKE fancy book coveres or
!
Is the best cement to use when max
ing paper MOVERS. There is no acid
IN IL TO spot. fade or change tho
Color or the paper. 1t dries QUICKLY
ana holds firmly. Photographs NAV
De mounted with it with no fear Of
staining either the print or the mount
: VIII fasten a ribbon or other suit-
| aoie hanger on photographs so that
they can be hung on the wall
Ihls cement is nice and clean for
| chlldren to work with in makinr
paper dolls. paper soldiers. pane1
animals, paper houses and furniture
ana SO on through a long list. Whole
paper lamiiles can be cut out from mag
aLihes ana newspapers and mounted
on cardboard for the girl who likes
paper dolls. and boy can find nica
lures or real soldiers, guns, tanks and
mount on cardboard with little prons
ci-o,. mare tnem stand up. A whole
circus parade of animals can he c,,t
ouI and mounted in the same wav.
~, Ihese are only a few supeestions
mere are many other interestine o.
ss tninss that you can make with The
help or this dainty cement. '"e