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To make Turpentine Varnish

To one gallon of spirits of turpentine add five pounds of clear rosin pounded; put it in a tin can, on a stove and let it boil for half an hour; when the rosin is all dissolved; let it cool, and it is fit for use. To make a Varnish for Violins, &c.

Take half a gallon of rectified spirits of wine, to which put six ounces of gum mastic, and half a pint of turpentine varnish; put the above in a tin can, keep it in a very warm place, frequently shaking it, until it is dissolved; strain it and keep it for use. Should you find it harder than you wish, you may add a little more turpentine varnish.