Youngs Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets | Page 2

framed in this manner
and it is completed. You now have one of the richest of paintings,
which is commonly taught at a cost of $5. You may buy all you require

for this painting at the druggist's.
2. TRANSFER PAINTING ON GLASS
This is for transferring any picture plate you please to glass, to be
framed. First give the glass a coat of demar varnish; let it remain for
eight hours, or until dry; at this time have your picture thoroughly
soaked in warm water; then give the glass another coat of demar
varnish, and take the picture out of the water; then let it and the glass
remain for twenty minutes, by which time the water will be struck in
from the face of the picture, after which you will place the front of the
picture on the varnished glass, (avoiding wrinkles and spots of water,)
press it well on until every part is stuck fast, then carefully rub the
paper all away to a mere film; give the glass then, over this film,
another coat of demar varnish, which will make the film transparent; let
it dry; then place the glass, with the varnished side towards you,
between you and the light, and you will see the outlines of the picture
quite distinctly; you may then paint on the back with tube paints, mixed
with a little demar varnish to assist in drying, to suit your taste. For
instance, if the picture is that of a lady, you may paint the dress red, the
shawl or cape, as it may be, blue, the face flesh colour, (which colour
may be made by mixing a little red with white,) the bonnet scarlet, the
shoes black; if trees, have them green, &c. All you want for this
painting you may also buy at the druggist's. This painting is very
simple and elegant, it is commonly taught at a cost of $3. Try it, you
cannot fail.
3. TRANSFER VARNISH
Take of Canada balsam 3 drachms; gum sandric 3 drachms; spirits of
wine 1/2 pint. Dissolve the balsam and gum in the spirits of wine and it
is ready for use.
4. WHITE SPIRIT VARNISH--THE VERY BEST.
Take of gum sandrack 4 ounces; mastic 1 ounce; Elmi rosin 1/2 ounce;
Venice turpentine 1 ounce; alcohol 15 ounces. Digest in a bottle,
frequently shaking, till the gums are dissolved, and it is ready for use.
5. TRANSFER PAINTING ON WOOD
By this you may transfer any picture you please from paper to a cutter
back, or any other substance you please. Give the board three coats of
white spirit varnish, receipt No. 4; damp the back of the print with
strong vinegar; give the front a very heavy coat of the transfer varnish,

receipt No. 3; then press it on the board, avoiding creases; when
perfectly dry and fast, rub the paper away; the print is indelibly fixed;
then varnish it over as you would any other painting. This receipt has
been commonly sold for $5.
6. ELECTRO GOLD PLATING--NEW METHOD
Take 100 grams of laminated gold, mixed with 20 grams of
hydrochloric acid; 10 grams of nitric acid; the liquid thus composed is
placed over a moderate fire, and stirred constantly until the gold passes
into the state of chlorine; it is then allowed to cool. A second liquid is
formed by dissolving 60 grams of cyanide of potassium in 80 grams of
distilled waters; the two liquids are mixed together in a decanter and
stirred for 20 minutes, and then filtered. Finally 100 grams of whiting,
dry and sifted, are mixed with 5 grams of pulverised supertartrate of
potass; this new powder is dissolved in a portion of the above described
liquid, in sufficient quantity to form a paste of the proper consistency to
be spread with a pencil on the article or part to be gilded. The
superabundant powder is then removed by washing and the article is
beautifully gilded with a heavy or light coat, according to the quantity
of paste used. Grams belong to French weights, four grams are a little
more than one drachm.
7. ELECTRO SILVERING--NEW METHOD
10 grams of nitrate of silver are dissolved in 50 grams of distilled water;
then 25 grams of cyanide of potassium in 50 grams of distilled water;
the two liquids are mixed in a decanter, and stirred for 10 minutes; it is
then filtered. Finally, 100 grams of sifted whiting are mixed with 10
grams of pulverised supertartrate of potass and one gram of mercury.
This powder and dissolving liquid are used in the same manner as in
the above method of gold plating. These excellent methods of silvering
and gilding were discovered in June 1860, by the great French chemist
Baldooshong of Paris France. It is far superior