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62 frames to have a bottom and lining of coarse cloth, for white soap only. After all is cast into the frames, let it be well stirred, or crutched; and it is very proper that it also be covered close up with old sheets, bass mats, &c. upon the top of the frame and soap, and allowed to cool gradually, and all together.

In about three or four days (supposing, as formerly, the dip 30 inches), the coverings and frames may be taken off, and the whole cut up into such size of bars as may best suit the customers.

Having in the foregoing pages endeavoured to give a clear and distinct illustration of the proceedings necessarily attending the manufacturing of yellow and white soap, I have only to add, that frequent trials, and diligent observation, can alone direct to further improvement.