To French polish woodwork the surface of which has been printed upon, or has had. prints transferred to it, the method of procedure may be as follows. Dissolve loz. of best isinglass in lpt. of water, strain through flannel or tine muslin, and set aside till cold, when the solution should be of the consistency of jelly; if not, add isinglass. When the printing is quite dry, slightly warm the jelly so that it will flow, and brush it over the article in one direction only; use a camel-hair brush, and work from end to end. Set aside till dry, then go over the article again from side to side; this will ensure every part being covered. When the work is quite dry, polish may be freely applied. Transparent polish made from white lac should be used.