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Proceed as for Example No. 2.

After dissolution of the rosins add 1 oz. of turpentine (liquid).

Bring gently to melting point (in hot water bath). When melted add 12 oz. of turpentine (liquid). Continue to heat until completely dissolved.

4 oz. prepared amber broken in small pieces.

Place these in an iron saucepan. Pour on it a spoonful of essence of turpentine. Cover saucepan with lid. Place on slow fire. In about fifteen minutes the amber will be melted. Take saucepan off the fire. Let it cool a little and add 2 oz. drying oil. Mix well and thoroughly. Add 4 oz. essence of turpentine which may have been coloured.