Volume 12 , Issue 39

Home Comfort's Water, Oil Water & Waterproof Paint

You can find many fascinating tips in this 1934 Wrought Iron Range, Home Comfort Cookbook. Such as, on page 162 of the 1934 Home Comfort Cookbook it mentions the making of Water, Oil Water and Waterproof Paint.

Water Paint -- Slack a quantity of lime in a tub covered to keep in steam; when slacked pass through a fine screen or sieve; to each 6 parts this lime, add 1 part finely powdered rock salt and 4 parts water; boil all together and skim well; to each 2-1/12 gallons this liquid, add 1/2 pound powdered alum, 1/4 pound powdered green copperas, then very slowly, 6 ounces powdered caustic potash add pounds berry fine sand; mix thoroughly and add coloring ingredients to suit; for stone color, add 1 pound ocher to 2 gallons of paint; durable as slate, and renders stone and brick practically waterproof.

Oil Water Paint -- Boil together, 14 lbs. Silicate of Soda (water glass), 45 degree density, Beaume, and 2-1/2 gallons water; while boiling, sift in 3-1/2 lbs. dark rosin pounded to a powder, stirring continuously, and continue the boiling until all the rosin is dissolved; strain through a canvas; mix this liquid with an equal quantity of boiled linseed oil when cooled.

Waterproof Paint -- Dissolve 1/2 pound thinly shaved cheap brown soap in 1 quart water over fire until a smooth liquid; skim, and add 3 quarts boiled linseed oil and 1/2 ounce blue vitriol; remove from fire, and add 1 quart turpentine and any coloring ingredients to suit; mix thoroughly and strain well; then with turpentine for use -- Suitable for tents, tarpaulins, etc.   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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