cements, fire lutes - Cements, Fire Lutes cements, fire lutes -
Mix thoroughly 2 parts good clay, 8 parts sharp washed sand, 1 part horse-dung, then temper like mortar.
Linseed or almond meal mixed to a paste with milk, lime-water, or starch-paste. This lute stands to 500° F.
Mix dry clay in powder with drying oil into a thick paste. The part to which this is applied must be clean and dry.
Plaster of Paris mixed with water, milk, or weak glue. Both (3) and (4) stand a dull red heat.
Flexible cement is made by melting together equal parts gutta-percha and white pine pitch. This cement softens on the water-bath and is not deteriorated by remelting.