Making and Knowing
A minimal edition of BnF Ms Fr 640 in English Translation

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Spirits

Spirits are excellent for making molds clean, in such a way that where you do not apply some, common sand will attack the figure. But it needs to be passed three times. And because it does not take well on oiled things, I believe it may be best to put some into the water with which you have moistened your sand.