) in two quarts of water till of a deep yellow, and while boiling hot give two or three coats to the work. If a deeper colour is desired, give a coat of logwood decoction over the yellow. When nearly dry form the grain with No. viii.

black stain

(

see par

.

[1430]

) used hot; and when dry, dust and varnish.

1433. Wood: Green

Dissolve verdigris in vinegar, and brush over with the hot solution until of a proper colour.