Take of white bees' wax one pound, of rosin a pound, and three quarters
of alabaster. Melt the wax and rosin, then strew the alabaster over it
lightly, (which should be previously reduced to a fine powder.) Stir the
whole well together, then knead the mass in water, in order to
incorporate the alabaster thoroughly with the rosin and wax. The
alabaster, when mended, should be perfectly dry, and heated. The cement,
when applied, should also be heated. Join the broken pieces, bind them,
and let them remain a week. This composition, when properly managed,
forms an extremely strong cement.