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- noun A transparent liquid derived from
paraffin , used as asolvent inpainting anddecorating .
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"Traditional papers were often highly polished with beeswax and an application of 50% beeswax/50% white spirit on the papers before use is recommended. This enhances the colour as well making them more durable."
-- http://www.payhembury.com/Payhembury_Marbled_Papers/History_of_Marbling.html
April 6, 2017