loyed, not only for French polishing
but for the improving and preparation of furniture woods, a matter of
great importance to the polisher. The arts of Staining and Imitating,
whereby inferior woods are made to resemble the most costly, are also
fully treated, as well as the processes of Enamelling, both in
oil-varnishes and French polish, together with the method of decorating
the same. The condition of the art of polishing in America is dwelt
upon, and various interesting articles written by practical polishers in
the States, which appeared in their trade journal, _The Cabinet-maker_,
have been revised and printed in this work.

A number of valuable recipes, and other instructive matter, useful alike
to the amateur and to the practical workman, are also given.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
_THE IMPROVING AND PREPARATION OF FURNITURE WOODS._ PAGE
Improving 2
Matching 3
Painting 5
Dyed Polishes 6

CHAPTER II.
_STAINS AND IMITATIONS._
Imitation Mahogany 8
Imitation Rosewood 8
Imitation Walnut 9
Imitation Ebony 10
Imitation Oak 11
Imitation Satin-wood 12
A Blue Stain 13
A Green Stain 13
A Purple Stain 13
A Red Stain 14
Imitation Purple-wood Stain 14
Chemicals used in Staining 15
Process of Staining 16
Ready-made Wood Stains 17

CHAPTER III.
_FRENCH POLISHING._
The Polish Used 18
Rubbers 22
Position 24
Filling-in 25
Applying the Polish