Instructions – Baltic Amber varnish

With a Drying Cabinet

For the use on musical instruments, with a drying cabinet, add 20 drops of cobalt or Japan drier to every 10 ml of Amber Varnish (Linseed, Poppy or Walnut).
To thin, if desired, add no more than 1 part varnish to ¾ part solvent*.

* Use of one of the solvents mentioned below:

spirits of turpentine (essence of turpentine) or
spike of lavender

Without a Drying Cabinet

For the use on musical instruments without a drying cabinet, add 32 drops of cobalt or Japan drier to every 10 ml of Amber Varnish Dark (Linseed or Walnut).
To thin, if desired, add no more than 1 part varnish to ¾ part solvent*.

* use of one of the solvents mentioned here:

spirits of turpentine (essence of turpentine) or
spike of lavender