Re: Retouching

J. Wayde Allen 303-497-5871 (allen@boulder.nist.gov)
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 13:57:06 -0600 (MDT)

On Sat, 14 Sep 1996, Carson Graves x1507 3NE wrote:

> [In reference to Kodak's Reducing Adbrasive]
>
> In email, I suggested that the formula might be a very fine
> pumice suspended in a cosmetic grade lanolin. This could be completely
> off base, but you might want to try mixing some volcanic ash from Mt.
> St. Helens (or your nearest volcano) into a small jar of generic
> lanolin that you can purchase for a few $ at the local pharmacy.
> (In the UK, would that be a few quid at the local chemist?)
>
> Maybe this could at least start off a discussion on the ingredients.

What was originally described sounded much like jewelers rouge. Most
good hardware stores carry it. It is used for metal polishing in machine
shops.

- Wayde
(allen@boulder.nist.gov)