laster (plaster of Paris), 1/2 gall. of raw linseed-oil, 1 qt. of
spirits of turpentine, 1 qt. of brown japan, and a little French yellow
to tinge the white. Mix well, and apply with a brush; rub it well with
excelsior or tow, and clean off with rags. This thoroughly fills the
pores of the wood and preserves its natural colour.

_Another for Light Woods._--Take 10 lb. of whiting, 5 lb. of calcined
plaster, 1 lb. of corn starch, 3 oz. calcined magnesia, 1 gall. of raw
linseed-oil, 1/2 gall. spirits of turpentine, 1 qt. of brown japan, 2
oz. French yellow. Mix well, and apply with brush; rub in well with
excelsior or tow, and clean off with rags.

_For Mahogany or Cherry Wood._--Take 5 lb. of whiting, 2 lb. of calcined
plaster, 11/2 oz. dry burnt sienna, 1 oz. Venetian red, 1 qt. of boiled
linseed-oil, 1 pt. of spirits of turpentine, and 1 pt. of brown japan.
Mix well, apply with brush, and rub well in with excelsior or tow. Clean
off with rags dry.

_For Oak Wood._--Take 5 lb. of whiting, 2 lb. calcined plaster, 1 oz.
dry burnt sienna, 1/2 oz. of dry French yellow, 1 qt. raw linseed-oil, 1
pt. benzine spirits, and 1/2 pt. white shellac. Mix well, apply with
brush, rub in with excelsior or tow, and clean off with rags.

_For Rosewood._--Take 6 lb. of fine whiting, 2 lb. of calcined plaster,
1 lb. of rose-pink, 2 oz. of Venetian red, 1/2 lb. of Vandyke brown, 1/2
lb. of Brandon red, 1 gall. of boiled linseed-oil, 1/2 gall. of spirits
of turpentine, 1 qt. of black japan. Mix well together, apply with
brush, rub well in with tow, and clean off with rags.

_For Black Walnut_ (1).--For medium and cheap work. Take 10 lb. of
whiting, 3 lb. dry burnt umber, 4 lb. of Vandyke brown, 3 lb. of
calcined plaster, 1/2 lb. of Venetian red, 1 gall. of boiled
linseed-oil, 1/2 gall. of spirits of turpentine, 1 qt. of black japan.
Mix well and apply with brush; rub well with excelsior or tow, and clean
off with rags.

_For Black Walnut_ (2).--An improved filling, producing a fine
imitation of wax finish, may be effected by taking 5 lb. of whiting,
with 1 lb. of calcined plaster, 6 oz. of calcined magnesia, 1 oz. of dry
burnt umber, 1 oz. of French yellow to tinge the white. Add 1 qt. of raw
linseed-oil, 1 qt. of benzine spirits, 1/2 pt. of very thin white
shellac. Mix well, and apply with a brush; rub well in, and clean off
with rags.

_An Oil-Colour for Black Walnut_ (3), to be used only on first-class and
custom work.--Take 3 lb. o