One or more coats rubbing finish japan, reduced as thin as possible and still cover well.
Bake each coat at 250° to 350° for 3 to 4 hours. Sandpaper each coat lightly.
One or more coats finishing black japan reduced to brushing consistency (not too thin).
Bake each coat at 300° to 350° for 3 to 4 hours. Sandpaper each coat lightly. Rub the last coat with pumice. Apply transfer and striping to last coat of japan.
Bake these at 150° for 1 to 2 hours.
One or more coats finishing copal brushed as it comes from the can. This protects the transfer and striping and increases the depth of the finish.
Bake each coat at 175° for 2 to 3 hours. Rub each coat and polish the last coat.
If finishing copal is omitted, leave the last coat of japan in gloss, or rub and polish as preferred.
Steel Furniture Enamels.
One or more coats of first coat enamel, reduced as thin as possible and still cover well. When brushed on, use steel preservative for back and underside of metal, one coat only, baked at same time as first coat of first coat enamel.