Friday, March 18, 2016

making pine pitch glue

Here is a great way to make some old-timey glue that still works today! 

Step 1) gather about a cup of pine pitch, (don't measure) and bring to a boil. (it is very flammable, so do it on low heat. if it does catch on fire, then cut off the air to it, dont try to blow it out.)
Step 2) when the pitch is at a low boil, add some ground up herbivore dung, and ground up charcoal
Step 3) stir well, and wind on sticke to make pitch sticks. after it is hard, you can melt it off.

now you have a good glue you can use for waterproofing, gluing and its fun to make!

enjoy, 
caleb

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