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To Darken Light Mahogany

When furniture is repaired, it frequently changes to a fine brown (always keeping it happens that the old wood cannot be matched, near the fire); then oil and polish it. and therefore the work presents a patched ap- 2866. Cane Staining. By the following pearance. To prevent this, wash the pieces simple process, canes and similar sticks may introduced, with soap-lees, or dissolve quick- be stained a rich brown: Dissolve a few lime in water, and use in the same manner; grains sulphate of manganese in sufficient but be careful not to let either be too strong, water to take it up; moisten the surface of or it will make the wood too dark; it is best, therefore, to use it rather weak at first, and, if not dark enough, repeat the process till the wood is sufficiently darkened. the cane with it, and hold it over the flame of a spirit lamp close enough to scorch it. By care, the whole surface may be brought to a uniform rich brown, or beautifully variegated by heating some parts more than others; thus