Rosewood Stain Solution

Rosewood Water Stain

¶ Used on Rosewood, Birch, Maple, Cypress.

¶ Formula:

2 ounces bichromate of potash, dry,
11 ounces and 4 drams mahogany brown aniline, dry, water soluble,
4 ounces and 2 drams nigrosine J black, dry, water soluble,
4 drams methyl violet aniline, dry, water soluble,
2 to 4 gallons hot water, depending upon the land of wood and how dark a stain is needed.
Brush on one or more coats as needed. Sandpaper and clean up. Apply one thin coat of orange shellac.

¶ Filler:

Silex (silica) colored very dark with a mixture of 3 ounces of Vandyke brown and 1 ounce of rose pink ground in oil.

¶ Finish:

Orange shellac. Varnish and rub dull. Or flat varnish. Or gloss varnish polished with a high gloss.

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