Sheraton Mahogany

Sheraton Mahogany Water Stain

¶ Used on Mahogany, Birch, Maple, Cypress.

¶ Formula:

1 ¼ ounces bichromate of potash, dry,
2 drams and 2 scruples black P. B. aniline, dry, water soluble,
1 scruple mahogany red, aniline, dry, water soluble,
1 gallon hot water for stain on real mahogany.
For other woods use 3 quarts of water.
Brush on one or more coats, letting each dry before another is put on. Sandpaper and clean up. Apply a very thin coat of shellac, orange.

¶ Filler:

Silica (silex) colored very dark with a mixture of 5 ounces of Vandyke brown, 4 ounces of burnt umber and 3 ounces of rose pink, all ground in oil pigments.

¶ Finish:

Orange shellac. Varnish and rub dull or polish to a high gloss.

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