Light Gray

Light Gray Water Stain

¶ Used on maple.

¶ Formula:

14 grains nigrosine black, dry water soluble,
2 ½ grains orange Y aniline, dry, water soluble,
½ ounce sulphate of iron, dry,
2 ounces sulphate of soda, dry,
1 gallon hot water.
Brush on one coat and let dry twelve hours. Sandpaper and clean up.

¶ Filler:

None needed.

¶ Finish:

White paraffine wax. Heat and thin with ½ turpentine and ½ benzine. Rub to a dull lustre when dry.

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