You used to be able to get Sodium Silicate from a pharmacist. Not sure if you still can or not. You used to mix it, 1 qt Sodium Silicate to 9 qts of boiled, and cooled water. (OR 1 part water-glass to 9 parts boiled, and cooled water) Eggs are placed in the container, large end up, and the...
I know this is an old post, but wanted to add some information. Water-glassing, was done, originally, with water-glass and water. Water-glass, is Sodium Silicate. I am not sure when Lime started being used. You can find directions in many OLD newspapers, on water-glassing eggs. They direct...