Vandyke Brown

Vandyke Brown Water Stain

¶ Used on Gum, Cypress and Other Woods.

¶ Formula:

5 ounces walnut aniline crystals, dry, water soluble,
4 drams black P B aniline, dry, water soluble,
4 drams lye, household, dry,
1 gallon hot water for gum.
For other woods use only 3 quarts of water Brush on above stain and let dry. Do not sandpaper as it cuts up the surface of gum too much. Rub the raised grain down with a wad of burlap.

¶ Filler:

White shellac, 2 coats. Color the shellac a trifle with a few drops of Bismarck brown, spirit soluble, aniline. Sandpaper each shellac coat.

¶ Finish:

Varnish with very light colored varnish. Rub dull with pumice stone and oil for a high class job. Flat varnish or wax for others.

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