ANST - A&S Info Request

[Mark.S Harris]

Vicki Marsh wrote:
 
> Paraffin wax was also used, but not as durable.  The best ideas would probably come from some of the Norse digs and from the armor museums.  There are also references to glues that were used in the making of musical instruments.  Check out the library or on the web for information.

Paraffin is a petroleum-based wax and wasn't invented until the 18th or 19th
century. Do you perhaps mean bee's wax? I don't believe I've heard of any
glues based on wax. Do you have more details? Like what was added to the
wax?

Thanks.
  Stefan li Rous
  stefan at texas.net
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