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tion of Wood Finishes" in Sec. 82.- The projects may be 

 those given in the several groups under " Wood working." 

 Upon the completion of a woodworking project, the proper 

 finish may be applied, or all woodworking projects may 

 first be completed and then finished. In this case, there 

 will be an advantage in concentrating attention upon the 

 work, both of using woodworking tools and of applying 

 wood-finishing materials. 



Paint is regarded as easier to apply than shellac or varnish; 

 hence, the project in painting may well precede that in shel- 

 lacking or varnishing. 



Always keep a "full" brush of finishing material; that is, 

 have the lower half of the bristles full of the finishing material, 

 but do not allow the upper part of the brush to be covered. 

 As one removes the brush from the material, it should be 

 drawn upward against the edge of the receptacle on each side, 

 that not too much material may be left in the brush, and also 

 that the upper part of the bristles shall be free from material 

 and the brush kept clean. 



Brushes when not in use should be kept hanging in the ma- 

 terial in which they are used so that the ends of the bristles 

 will be clear of the bottom of the receptacle. Receptacles 

 should be covered to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. 

 Any wide-necked bottle or fruit jar may be used as a recep- 

 tacle for brushes, the stopper being made of wood. 



The projects given in the woodworking section of this book 

 suggest the finish which each may be given. It is suggested 

 that the finishing of these projects in the order presented be 

 regarded as the desirable wood-finishing projects to secure the 

 necessary knowledge and practice in this subject. 



