Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 111, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1917 — Grafting Wax. [ARTICLE]

Grafting Wax.

The following makes a good grafting wax: Take four ounces of pitch, four ounces of resin, two ounces of lard and two ounces of beeswax. Mix these together and dissolve over a slow fire. Another recipe is as follows: Melt one pound of resin over a slow fire, add one ounce of beef tallow and stir with a dfy stick or wire. When somewhat copied add one tablespoonful of spirits of turpentine and lastly five ounces of 95 per cent alcohol. In small quantities. If the alcohol causes it to lump, warm again until it melts.