Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets · Chapter 6258. Lead Colouring Paint
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Whiting, 112 lbs…………………. $1.12 Blue-black, 5 lbs………………… 0.25 White lead ground in oil, 28 lbs…… 2.24 Road-dirt, 56 lbs………………… 0.10 Lime-water, 5 galls………………. 0.05 Residue of the oil, 2-1/4 galls……. 1.25 ———— Weights, 256 lbs……. $5.01
To the above add two galls. of the incorporated oil, and 2 galls. of the linseed oil to thin it for use, and it will not exceed two cents and a quarter. The lime-water, whiting, road-dirt, and blue-black, must be first mixed together, then add the ground lead, first blending it with 2-1/2 galls. of the prepared fish oil; after which, thin the whole with 2 galls. of linseed oil and 2 galls. of incorporated oil, and it will be fit for use. For garden doors, and other work liable to be in constant use, a little spirits of turpentine may be added to the paint whilst laying on, which will have the desired effect.