Mahogany Red

Mahogany Red Water Stain

¶ Used on Mahogany, Gum, Birch, Maple, Cypress.

¶ Formula:

8 ounces mahogany red aniline, dry, water soluble,
8 ounces bichromate of potash, dry,
2 drams naphthol yellow aniline, dry, water soluble.
Mix the above dry powders and add 6 ounces of the mixture to 1 gallon of water.
Brush on, let dry and sandpaper the wood. Clean up and apply a very thin coat of orange shellac.

¶ Filler:

Silex (silica) colored with Vandyke brown in oil, drop black in oil and a very little rose pink in oil.

¶ Finish:

Shellac. Gloss varnish and polish to a high gloss, or rub to a dull finish. Flat varnish.

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