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Castor oil, besides being an excellent dressing for leather, renders it vermin-proof; it should be mixed, say half and half, with [[tallow]] or other oil. Neither rats, roaches, nor other vermin will attack leather so prepared. | Castor oil, besides being an excellent dressing for leather, renders it vermin-proof; it should be mixed, say half and half, with [[tallow]] or other oil. Neither rats, roaches, nor other vermin will attack leather so prepared. | ||
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*[[Back Yard and Commercial Rabbit Production 16|Back Yard and Commercial Rabbit Production, Chapter 16]] | *[[Back Yard and Commercial Rabbit Production 16|Back Yard and Commercial Rabbit Production, Chapter 16]] | ||
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Leather is made from the tanned hide of animals
Leather Softener
- 1-ounce (weight) beeswax
- 8 ounces (weight) petroleum jelly
Melt the ingredients in a microwave or double boiler. Brush the hot mixture onto the leather and allow it to penetrate. If possible, place the item in hot sun to help the mixture penetrate the leather. Polish the leather with a cloth to remove excess.
from the Household Cyclopedia
Castor Oil as a Dressing for Leather.
Castor oil, besides being an excellent dressing for leather, renders it vermin-proof; it should be mixed, say half and half, with tallow or other oil. Neither rats, roaches, nor other vermin will attack leather so prepared.