The wood ash must come from a high temperature, well oxygenated fire. Burning wood bark is recommended. Decant ash until left with paste, then form into balls. Heat balls in forge or kiln until glowing red-orange. The hotter the better. (calcining) Slake pellet in water, stirring all the while. 3 pots of sand to 1 pot of calcinated wood ash. Make a well in sand and mix with stick, not hands, because burns.

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