The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci — Complete · Chapter 385Varnish [or Powder

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Notch a juniper tree and give it water at the roots, mix the liquor which exudes with nut-oil and you will have a perfect varnish [powder], made like amber varnish [powder], fine and of the best quality make it in May or April.

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