337. _Another Method._

Take 2 lbs. of soap ley, made of barilla or kelp, so strong that a

bottle, holding half a pint of water, will hold 11 ounces of the ley,

and 4 lbs of oil of almonds; rub them together in a mortar, and put

the mixture into tin moulds, where let it be for some weeks, till the

combination is perfect.