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with clean rags, the second allowed to stand for a few hours 
and then rubbed off. 
Sconces A, B, and C may be stained an antique green 
by using the following chemical solution: 
i part ammonia muriate. 
i part ammonia carbonate, 
12 parts cold water. 
Clean the metal thoroughly. Brush over it the solu- 
tion and dry and apply again and again until the proper 
thickness of rust is produced. 
concave curve. The reflector in K is simply a large tray 
with two stamped lines upon it to break up the surface. 
Before attaching the metal to the wooden backs, stain 
these with a dark grey green, grey brown or black oil 
stain made by diluting common oil colors with linseed oil. 
A good selection of colors is black burnt umber, bright 
green, burnt sienna. The first coat is rubbed off thinly 
Many other forms and combinations of metal and wood, 
as in Figs. 12, 13 and 14, will be suggested to the worker 
as he proceeds. 
Fig. 13 
ANSWERS TO INQUIRERS 
B. B. — The best cabinet makers glue is used in bindings books. Soak 
the glue over night and, just before it is needed, work in boiling water until 
it is smooth and clear, of rather thin consistency. 
Mrs. S. — Holes in the edges of your leather cover could best be made 
with a conductor's punch having a large or small tooth. For holes in the 
cloth, use an agate pointed stiletto. 
M. P. — To stain a green background on your cabinet, mix a little chrome 
yellow, a little Prusian blue, and some light red or black with benzine or tur- 
pentine. Cover the whole surface with this, using a soft cloth and rubbing 
well into the wood. A brush would make a streaky effect. Be sure to fill in 
every crevice and rub clown to a clear even tone. If there are any markings 
in the wood this process will bring them out. Avoid the effect of paint. 
If your mixture is too thick, dilute it, if too thin, put on annother coat. Several 
days are required to dry this stain. For a finish thin beeswax with turpen- 
tine over heat, until it is like cream and apply sparingly with a soft cloth, 
rub off to a thin even tone. 
T. K. — Acid coloring for metal is more permanent but very beautiful 
colors are produced on copper by polishing well with powdered rouge and 
