Presented as published in 1886. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Ivory Paper Knife Engraving Composition
From The household (of the Detroit free press), 1886
Serves 1
This method is suitable for ivory paper knives, jewel cases, etc.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- one ounce of white rosin
- half an ounce of white wax
- two ounces of asphalt
Method
Cover the surface of the ivory with the composition.
Cut the design through until the ivory is reached.
Use a sharp knife for deeper places.
Cover with strong muriatic acid for four hours, then carefully remove the weak composition with a knife, wash the surface, and the design will be beautifully engraved.
As published
This recipe was extracted from The household (of the Detroit free press) (1886) by Goff, May Perrin,, page 115. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
one ounce of white rosin, half an ounce of white wax and two ounces of asphalt
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.