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It is advisable to dissolve each colouring substance in advance in as strong a solution as possible, and add it to the vehicle you wish to use in such quantities as are required.

The following colouring matters can be used separately to give a plain colour, or mixed to suit individual tastes:—

For yellow colour, use—

Saffron.

Cur'cuma.

Quercitron.

Fustic wood,

etc., etc.

For red colour, use—

Dragon's blood.

Carthamine.

Alazarius garancine,

etc., etc.

For red brown, use—

Cochineal.

Sandal wood,

etc. etc.