Old Time Remedies

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Sunday, 13 January 2008

Techniques: Sifting

Sifting is frequently required for powdered substances, and this is usually done by employing a fine sieve, or tying the powder up in a piece of muslin, and striking it against the left hand over a piece of paper.

Source: Enquire Within Upon Everything.

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