Upon 1 lb. of quick-lime, pour 3 quarts of boiling distilled water;
add 1 lb. of salt of tartar, dissolved in 1 quart of water; cover
the vessel, and when cold, filter through a cotton cloth: a pint
should weigh exactly 16 ounces troy; if more, add distilled water,
and if less evaporate. Then add one third of oil of almonds, simmer
them together for some hours, or until the oil forms a jelly; when
cool, which may be tried on a small quantity, add common salt, and
then continue boiling till the soap is solid; when cold, skim off the
water, and then pour into moulds.