METHODS IN THE ART OF TAXIDERMY. 55 



wood several applications and polish with shellac varnish, or tinish in 

 hard oil. 



Prepare cherry stain by dissolving four ounces anotia by boiling" 

 in three quarts of rain-water; add a lump of potash the size of a wal- 

 nut, and boil for one-half hour longer. When cool it is ready for use, 

 and may be bottled for keeping. 



Rosewood may be imitated by giving the wood to be stained sev- 

 eral applications of a decoction of logwood and redwood chips in 

 equal parts. 



The appearance of walnut may be given to wood by sponging 

 with a strong solution of permanganate of potash. Several applica- 

 tions may be necessary to produce the desired effect. Dark stains 

 may also be obtained by the use of the pigments before mentioned ap- 

 plied in oil. Walnut may be imitated, for instance, by the use of 

 Van Dyke brown and a little sienna. A little experience and care will 

 soon teach the inexperienced the proper proportions of the pigments 

 to be employed. 



