Epoxy Stain

Epoxy Water Stain

¶ Used on any wood.
Color : jet black.

¶ Formula:

4 ounces nigrosine J, dry, water soluble,
4 ounces acetic acid,
1 gallon hot water.
Brush on, let dry and sandpaper the raised grain of the wood if any. Apply a second coat of the same stain after the first coat is dry.

¶ Filler:

For oak and chestnut, silex (silica) colored black with drop black ground in oil. Maple, birch and other close grained woods require no filler.

¶ Finish:

Rub in several coats of hot oil. Mix the oil with 2 ounces boiled linseed oil, 1 ounce japan drier and 5 ounces benzine. Wipe each coat with a cloth and let dry before another is put on. Or wax and rub to dull lustre. Or shellac, orange, and rub dull. Or flat varnish.

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