1867 Six Hundred Receipts by John Marquart

600 MISCELLANEOUS VALUABLE RECEIPTS.

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produces the ink usuallj^ called Japan ink, from the high gloss which it exhibits when written with, and a small vial of it has been sold for 12 cents. The above ink, though possessing the full proportion of every ingredient known to contribute to the per- fection of ink, will not cost more to those who pre- pare it for themselves than the common ink which can be bought by retail. When gum is very dear, or when no very high gloss is required, 4 ounces will be sufficient, with If ounces of sugar. By using only f pound of galls to 4 ounces sulphate of iron, uncalcined, omitting the logwood, and acetate of copper, and the sugar, and using only 3 ounces gum, a good and cheap common ink will be obtained.

No. 136. How to m.ake Black Ink,

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Take 1 pound logwood, and 1 gallon of water boil slightly or simmer in an iron vessel one hour dissolve in a little hot water 24 grains bichromate of potash, 12 grains prussiate of potash, and stir into the liquid while over the fire ; take it off and strain it through a fine cloth, l^o other ink will stand the test of oxalic acid, and it is so indelible that oxalic acid will not remove it from paper.