acid, stir well, and fill the liquid glue in well-corked bottles. This is a good liquid steam glue.
V.—Soak 1 pound of good glue in a quart of water for a few hours, then melt the glue by heating it, together with the unabsorbed water, then stir in 1/4 pound dry white lead, and when that is well mixed pour in 4 fluidounces of alcohol and continue the boiling 5 minutes longer.
VI.—Soak 1 pound of good glue in 1 1/2 pints of cold water for 5 hours, then add 3 ounces of zinc sulphate and 2 fluidounces of hydrochloric acid, and keep the mixture heated for 10 or 12 hours at 175° to 190° F. The glue remains liquid and may be used for sticking a variety of materials.
VII.—A very inexpensive liquid glue may be prepared by first soaking and then dissolving gelatin in twice its own weight of water at a very gentle heat; then add glacial acetic acid in weight equal to the weight of the dry gelatin. It should be remembered, however, that all acid glues are not generally applicable.
| VIII.— | Glue | 200 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Dilute acetic acid | 400 parts | |
| Dissolve by the aid of heat and add: | ||
| Alcohol | 25 parts | |
| Alum | 5 parts | |
| IX.— | Glue | 5 parts |
| Calcium chloride | 1 part | |
| Water | 1 part | |
| X.— | Sugar of lead | 1 1/2 drachms |
| Alum | 1 1/2 drachms | |
| Gum arabic | 2 1/2 drachms | |
| Wheat flour | 1 av. lb. | |
| Water, q. s. | ||
Dissolve the gum in 2 quarts of warm water; when cold mix in the flour, and add the sugar of lead and alum dissolved in water; heat the whole over a slow fire until it shows signs of ebullition. Let it cool, and add enough gum water to bring it to the proper consistence.
XI.—Dilute 1 part of official phosphoric acid with 2 parts of water and neutralize the solution with carbonate of ammonium. Add to the liquid an equal quantity of water, warm it on a water bath, and dissolve in it sufficient glue to form a thick syrupy liquid. Keep in well-stoppered bottles.
XII.—Dissolve 3 parts of glue in small pieces in 12 to 15 of saccharate of lime. By heating, the glue dissolves rapidly and remains liquid, when cold, without loss of adhesive power. Any desirable consistence can be secured by varying the amount of saccharate of lime. Thick glue retains its muddy color, while a thin solution becomes clear on standing.
The saccharate of lime is prepared by {12} dissolving 1 part of sugar in 3 parts of water, and after adding 1/4 part of the weight of the sugar of slaked lime, heating the whole from 149° to 185° F., allowing it to macerate for several days, shaking it frequently. The solution, which has the properties of mucilage, is then decanted from the sediment.
XIII.—In a solution of borax in water soak a good quantity of glue until it has thoroughly imbibed the liquid. Pour off the surplus solution and then put on the water bath and melt the glue. Cool down until the glue begins to set, then add, drop by drop, with agitation, enough acetic acid to check the tendency to solidification. If, after becoming quite cold, there is still a tendency to solidification, add a few drops more of the acid. The liquid should be of the consistence of ordinary mucilage at all times.
| XIV.— | Gelatin | 100 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinetmakers’ glue | 100 parts | |
| Alcohol | 25 parts | |
| Alum | 2 parts | |
| Acetic acid, 20 per cent | 800 parts |
Soak the gelatin and glue with the acetic acid and heat on a water bath until fluid; then add the alum and alcohol.
| XV.— | Glue | 10 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 15 parts | |
| Sodium salicylate | 1 part |
XVI.—Soak 5 parts of Cologne glue in an aqueous calcium chloride solution (1:4) and heat on the water bath until dissolved, replacing the evaporating water; or slack 100 parts of lime with 150 parts of hot water, dissolve 60 parts of sugar in 180 parts of water, and add 15 parts of the slacked lime to the solution, heating the whole to 75° C. (167° F.). Place aside for a few days, shaking from time to time. In the clear sugar-lime solution collected by decanting soak 60 parts of glue and assist the solution by moderate heating.
XVII.—Molasses, 100 parts, dissolved in 300 parts of water, 25 parts of quicklime (slaked to powder), being then stirred in and the mixture heated to 167° F. on a water bath, with frequent stirrings. After settling for a few days a large portion of the lime will have dissolved, and the clear, white, thick solution, when decanted, behaves like rubber solution and makes a highly adherent coating.
XVIII.—Dissolve bone glue, 250 parts, by heating in 1,000 parts of water, and add to the solution barium peroxide 10 parts, sulphuric acid (66° B.) 5 parts, and water 15 parts. Heat for 48 hours on the water bath to 80° C. (176° F.). Thus a syrupy liquid is obtained, which is allowed to settle and is then decanted. This glue has no unpleasant odor, and does not mold.
XIX.—A glue possessing the adhesive qualities of ordinary joiners’ glue, but constituting a pale yellow liquid which is ready for use without requiring heating and possesses great resistance to dampness, is produced by treating dry casein with a diluted borax solution or with enough ammonia solution to cause a faintly alkaline reaction. The preparation may be employed alone or mixed with liquid starch in any proportion.
Glue For Celluloid.
—I.—Two parts shellac, 3 parts spirits of camphor, and 4 parts strong alcohol dissolved in a warm place, give an excellent gluing agent to fix wood, tin, and other bodies to celluloid. The glue must be kept well corked up.
II.—A collodion solution may be used, or an alcoholic solution of fine celluloid shavings.
Glue To Form Paper Pads.—
| I.— | Glue | 3 1/2 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerine | 8 ounces | |
| Water, a sufficient quantity. | ||
Pour upon the glue more than enough water to cover it and let stand for several hours, then decant the greater portion of the water; apply heat until the glue is dissolved, and add the glycerin. If the mixture is too thick, add more water.
| II.— | Glue | 6 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Alum | 30 grains | |
| Acetic acid | 1/2 ounce | |
| Alcohol | 1 1/2 ounces | |
| Water | 6 1/2 ounces |
Mix all but the alcohol, digest on a water bath till the glue is dissolved, allow to cool and add the alcohol.
| III.— | Glue | 5 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 1 ounce | |
| Calcium chloride | 1 ounce |
Dissolve the calcium chloride in the water, add the glue, macerate until it is thoroughly softened, and then heat until completely dissolved.
| IV.— | Glue | 20 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerine | 5 ounces | |
| Syrupy glucose | 1 ounce | |
| Tannin | 50 grains |
Cover the glue with cold water, and let stand over night. In the morning pour off superfluous water, throw the glue on muslin, and manipulate so as to get rid of as much moisture as possible, then put in a water bath and melt. Add the {13} glycerine and syrup, and stir well in. Finally, dissolve the tannin in the smallest quantity of water possible and add.
This mixture must be used hot.
| V.— | Glue | 15 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerine | 5
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