Old furniture may be made to present a most attractive appearance by enameling it. The way many do it, by applying one thick coat of enamel paint, is not the proper way, or the way to secure a good effect. The first thing is to thoroughly sand-paper the surface and putty up all holes and deep scratches, so as to get as smooth a surface as possible. Then apply a coat of "flat white," as it is termed. This is simply white lead, ground in oil to remove all lumps, and thinned with turpentine. When dry, the surface should again be sand-papered with fine sand-paper. A second coat may be necessary to secure a very smooth surface, which should also be sand-papered. A coat of enamel paint should now be applied, about the same quantity being taken up on the brush each time and worked in the same direction to avoid brush marks. This will dry smooth and hard, and wear well.