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the cause, and what will do for one case will not do for another. The varnisher should, if he wants to produce a good job, take every precaution to prevent defects arising, for in this case an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure. He should see that his varnish is of good quality, that his cans and brushes are in good condition and clean, that the surface he has to varnish is in proper condition, free from grease, dry, and having a smooth surface. He should never attempt a job in wet or damp weather, and he should take care that, after varnishing, his work is not exposed to any bad influences which will retard the drying and hardening of the varnish.