Brush over the article some raw sienna ground in water, mixed in stale beer, and allow it to soak in. When nearly dry, wipe off the surplus with clean rag; this will give a yellowish undercoat. Now take some Vandyke brown ground in water, mix as before, and apply with a ragged piece of sponge, putting in the figure and varying by a tremulous motion of the hand, blending the colours and removing any harshness by going over the still moist colours with a badger softener or a clean soft sash tool. When quite dry, rub smooth with coarse rag or fine glasspaper, wipe over with raw unseed oil, then French polish or spirit varnish. A slight tinge of red in the polish will be an improvement.