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The burning process was used during the 19th century to put faux tiger stripes on Pennsylvania or Kentucky rifle stocks. The stocks would be completed but without applying an oil or wax finish. Coarse twine was soaked in kerosene, loosely wrapped around the completed gun stock, and lit. When the twine burned off, the wood was rubbed with linseed oil. If done successfully, it gives a very pleasing finish, but the stripes do not move when turned in the light like true tiger stripes.