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The amount of ingredients used in these various formulas is considered to be correct. But you may have to do some experimenting on your own, to obtain the proper flow properties.

Formula 1:
Wood Flour…5 parts
Sodium Silicate….15 parts

Procedure:
Mix the wood flour and Sodium Silicate together. Add more water if necessary until a dough like mixture is formed by kneading with the hands. This material may be molded into hard objects by pressure. Colors may be added while kneading. Use aniline dyes or dry colors. This material is suited for plaques, statues, book ends and etc.

Formula 2:
Dissolve 20 parts of flake glue in water n a double boiler. Add the dissolved glue to 90 parts of gelatin. Add 50 parts of wood flour and 300 parts of powdered chalk. Mix A and B together to make a heavy batter. This is done in enough warm water to loosen the material. Add dry colors (can be obtained from any paint dealer) and mold under pressure.

Formula 3:
Add 100 pars of Zinc Oxide to 4 parts of Silicic Acid. Add 2 parts of Powdered Borax to 2 1/2 parts of Powdered Glass. Then mix both together well. Grind until fine, then bring it into a solution by adding a concentrated Zinc Oxide solution. This material is ideal for small objects, but most be worked fast because of its rapid drying. Color if desired in the usual manner. It may be pressed with a hand press or in a drill press.

Formula 4:
Dissolve 1 pound of flaked glue in water by boiling. Shred enough tissue paper into the solution to give body and then stir until a thick batter results. Add 1 cup of Linseed Oil into the solution and 1 cup of powdered chalk. Stir well then remove from the double boiler, when cool enough to knead with hands. Press into molds. A pair of old gloves, slightly oiled with pure oil should be used to protect the hands while kneading these materials. It takes a few days for this material to dry. But at the end of the drying time it should be as hard as stone. And it resembles carved wood.

Formula 5:
Add 11 parts of Epsom Salts to 36 parts of freshly Calcined Magnesite and 2 1/1 parts of Lead Acetate. Mix thoroughly. Then add enough water to hold the material together. Mold under pressure. This formula is good for outdoor decorations. Such as ducks, birds, etc. They may be painted after they have dried.

Formula 6:
Add 12 parts Pitch to 6 parts Rosin, mix together then add 1/2 part Caster Oil and 1/4 part melted wax. Blend this mixture together at a temperature of 250 to 260 degrees F. Press while hot into a cold die. Many articles may be made from this material.

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Lee Porter an author and entrepreneur for HealthSufficiency, a continuing health, personal development and life dynamic education and business development company helping people to be meet their potential to lead healthy, prosperous and successful lives.

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