English Oak

English Oak Water Stain

¶ Used on oak, color - walnut brown.

¶ Formula:

10 ounces walnut aniline, dry, water soluble,
½ ounce (2 drams) lye, household, dry,
1 gallon hot water.
Brush on the above, let dry and sandpaper. Clean up.

¶ Filler:

Silex (silica) colored with Vandyke brown ground in oil to a dark shade.

¶ Finish:

Shellac, orange. Varnish and polish, to high gloss.

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