Mahogany Water Based Stain

Mahogany Water Based Stain

¶ Used on Birch, Maple, Gum, Cypress.

¶ Formula:

4 drams lye, household,
1 gallon water.
Sponge the wood freely with this solution for the first coat and let it dry. Sandpaper the raised grain of the wood and clean up.
6 ounces mahogany red aniline, dry, water soluble,
4 ounces mahogany brown aniline, dry, water soluble,
5 quarts hot water.
Brush on, let dry and apply a very thin coat of orange shellac.

¶ Filler:

None.

¶ Finish:

Shellac, orange, one coat. Varnish and rub dull; or flat varnish.

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