After standing a few moments, the mixture may be passed through
bibulous paper, and the residue perfectly dried for use.
The principal colors used are Carmine, Chrome Yellow,
Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine and White; boxes fitted with sets
of colors properly prepared, may be obtained of the dealers,
and include Carmine, White, Lilac, Sky Blue, Pink, Yellow,
Flesh color, Orange, Brown, Purple, Light Green, Dark Green
and Blue. With a few colors, however, all the rest may be
made thus: Orange, by Yellow and Red; Purple, with Blue
and Red; Green, Blue and Yellow; Brown, with Umber,
Carmine and Lamp Black; Scarlet, Carmine and Light Red.
While it is true that a little color may relieve the dark
metallic look of some Daguerreotypes, it must not be concealed
that the covering of the fine delicate outline and exquisite
gradations of tone of a good picture with such a coating,
is barbarous and unartistic.

"The prevaling taste is, however, decidedly for colored proofs,
and the following directions will assist the amateur in
ministering to this perverted taste, should he be so inclined.
The coloring should commence with the face, and the flesh tint
must be stippled on (not rubbed) with a small camel's-hair brush,
beginning from the centre of the cheek, taking great care
not to go over the outline of the face, and also not to have
too much color in the brush; the eyes and eyebrows must not
be touched with color. After the flesh color is applied,
take a piece of very soft cotton and pass it very gently backwards
and forwards over the face, so as to soften down the color,
and then apply the carmine to give the required tint.
For men, the darker tints should predominate, and for women