unsized

Take unsized paper and apply a coat of varnish made of equal parts of Canada balsam and oil of turpentine.

In its unsized state the paper is too absorbent for use, and it should be sized freshly as needed for work.

A few sheets of unsized paper are needed as damping sheets, one being used to every three printing sheets.

To the under side of the cork is nailed a little wad of unsized paper soaked with creosote.

Turmeric paper is prepared by impregnating unsized paper with this tincture, and then drying.