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Gold, Silver or Copper Embossing Ink

Take glycerine, 5 parts; silicate of soda (water glass), 2 parts; water, 8 parts; Carter’s Red Sunset ink, or other ink,
enough to color, or most any aniline dye, water soluble, will dissolve in the solution. The coloring is only to guide
the pen when writing. The glycerine and silicate keep the writing moist and tacky so that it will retain the gold or
silver powder dusted on. Thin writing produces the best results. Dust the gold or other powder on the writing and
flick off the surplus powder with the finger, from the back of the paper. An electric iron (as used for ironing clothes)
 is the best thing to heat the writing and bring out the embossed effect. Have the iron hot, but not too hot or it will burn
 the paper and spoil the embossing powder. Turn the switch off when iron is hot enough and on again as needed, if
you are doing considerable work. Experience will guide you in the amount of heat necessary. Hold the back of the
paper upon which the embossing is to appear, over the iron, pressing down lightly with some metallic object like a
table knife, or fork or a nail file. As soon as the writing or imprinting rises, remove from heat. The raised letters will
be smooth and stand up when the work is correctly done. After the work has cooled off, wipe off any surplus
powder with a clean rag. Shake before using. Write with clean pen. While writing is still wet dust the powder over
it. Then heat gently over an electric or gas toaster, or iron, until embossing effect is obtained.