Walnut.—Tree color; two-thirds white lead and one-third red ochre, yellow ochre and umber, mixed according to the shade sought. If veining is required, use different shades of the same mixture. (See article on graining).
Yellow, Light.—French yellow and white lead. A little red lead may be used.
Another.—French yellow, white and red lead.
Another.—A mixture of a small portion of Prussian blue, French yellow, white lead and Turkey umber and burnt vitriol, or litharge, will produce different shades of yellow, according to the preponderance of one of the above colors.
Yellow.—Bright for floors, white lead, French yellow, chrome yellow a little, some red lead and litharge; mix with equal parts of boiled oil and turpentine and use it thin.
Yellow, Dark.—French yellow and a little red.
Yellow, Lemon.—Yellow pink, with Naples yellow. For distemper only.
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS.
For Iron.—A good paint for preserving iron exposed to the weather, is made as follows: