Take Gum water, the Gleer of Eggs, and the Powder of Antimony, grind and mix them well together, and the Skins ••eing dry, lay it on them with a Brush three or four times, let∣ting them dry every time be∣tween; then burnish them over, and they will have a curious gloss like Silver, which tinctu∣red with Lacker Varnish will produce a Fading Gold Colour.
To Dye Bristles a Red Colour.