Paste

A thick semi-fluid compound used for the purpose of causing paper, &c., to adhere together. To make paste that will keep a year, dissolve a teaspoonful of alum in a quart of warm water. When cool, stir in flour to give it the consistency of thick cream, being particular to beat up all the lumps; stir in as much powdered resin as will lay on a sixpence, and throw in half-a-dozen cloves, to give it a pleasant odour. Have on the fire a tea-cup of boiling water; pour the flour mixture into it, stirring well all the time. In a few minutes it will be of the con-sistency of treacle. Pour it into all earthen or china vessel; let it cool; lay a cover on, and put it in a cool place. When needed for use, take out a portion and soften it with warm water.