GRAINING COLORS.
It will be understood that the method of obtaining a graining color varies just as much as it does in the case of the ground color, according to the opinion of the painter. The following are given as what may be safely followed to get an average good result:
Light Oak. Mix one-third burnt umber with two-thirds raw sienna, and add a very little drop black.
Bird's Eye Maple. Mix raw umber and raw sienna with a little Vandyke brown or ivory black.
Ash. Same as light oak.
American Walnut. Burnt umber to which is added a little Vandyke brown will give a good graining color for walnut.
Mahogany. Burnt umber, burnt sienna and Vandyke brown with the addition of a little crimson lake for over-graining, will answer well for mahogany.
In producing the color for ordinary use, such as, for instance, Anaglypta or lincrusta or other relief material, mix Venetian red with equal parts of burnt umber and burnt sienna, and even add a little orange chrome to give brightness.
Rosewood. Vandyke brown, with the addition of a little black, should be used, and rose pink may be added if desired.
Pollard Oak. Mix burnt umber Vandyke, raw and burnt siennas and add a little black or ultramarine.
Cherry. Use raw and burnt siennas and raw umber.
Chestnut. Mix raw sienna, Vandyke and raw umber with a very little burnt sienna.
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