M2 On the Preparation of Amber Varnish, 
according as the wood is darker or whiter, more or less 
astringent. The wood must often be turned, and care 
must be taken- that it may acquire an uniform and 
proper colour; after which it may be taken out and 
dried. 
The like process must be followed when the stain, 
No. 2, is employed, only that the same attention is not 
necessary in regard to obtaining an uniformity of co- 
lour. This mode, however, can be used only on a small 
scale. 
Method of staining Articles of White Wood with the 
above Compounds . 
Rub the stain No. 1, over the wood with a piece of 
sponge five or six times till it acquire a proper mahogany 
colour. While the liquor is applied, shake it or stir it 
carefully round, that the iron ochre, which has deposited 
itself at the bottom, may be well mixed with the ferrugi- 
nous solution that stands over it ; and between each ap- 
plication of the liquid the wood must be suffered to be- 
come thoroughly dry. After this, it must be rubbed over 
once or twice with linseed oil, letting it dry before the oil 
is applied the second time. The more the wood is soak- 
ed with linseed oil, so much the better; as in that case it 
does not imbibe so much of the amber varnish, which 
only deposits itself on the surface, and gives it a bright 
appearance. 
When the wood has been thus rubbed over, and well 
dried, the amber varnish must be applied in an uniform 
manner with a sponge once or twice, or until it acquires a 
smooth shining surface. If the wood has been well done 
over with linseed oil, one application of the varnish only 
will be necessary ; but on bedsteads, chests of drawers, 
chairs and other furniture which are exposed to more use, 
