A high-class satin stain for use on Venetian blind laths previous to varnishing can be obtained by dissolving 1 oz. of •amboge in 1 pt. of methylated spirit. A cheaper plan would be to mix dry yellow ochre, or 2 parts lemon and 1 part orange chrome, in weak glue size. This latter mixture should be brushed on, the surplus being wiped off with soft rag.