Flemish or Flanders Oak

¶ Used on oak.
Color : brownish black.

¶ Formula:

2 ounces bichromate of potash,
1 ounce stick caustic soda,
1 gallon of hot water.
Brush on the above as the first coat and let dry. Sandpaper and clean up.
2 ounces nigrosine black, dry, water soluble,
1 dram sulphate of iron dry,
2 ounces acid brown aniline, dry, water soluble.
Brush on as a second coat, let dry and do not sandpaper.

¶ Filler:

No filler used on the correct finish.

¶ Finish:

Rub in several coats of oil, mixed,
2 ounces boiled linseed oil, 2 ounces japan drier, 4 ounces benzine. Let dry thoroughly and rub to dull lustre. Wipe each coat with rags and let dry before putting on another coat of oil.

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