Hello from Greece,
I have been studying various Paths regarding the preparation of the Lap*Phil*, namely the Path of the acetic acid (Ripley and Hollandus), the Path of Water with or without salt, the path of Golden Water (Hollandus, Bacstrom, Cabala Mineralis), the Path of Cinnabar (I have been initiated to it by a French Alchemist) and also the Path of the Red Water (Bacstrom).
My practical experience, up to now, has been on the Path of Cinnabar. But I plan to work on the paths of Waters as well.
Nice to meet you!
Oratius