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VIOLIN VARNISHING DVD

By H. S. Wake

Total time: approximately two hours

The complete procedure of varnishing a violin by a master violin maker with instructions and comments by the author throughout the video. Video shows the varnishing of a violin by the Glazing Method, the same as was described by the author in the STRAD magazine article entitled "Flying Colors," December 1984 issue.

1.      Introduction

2.     Stripping off the old varnish and materials.

3.      Sealing the wood.

4.      Preparing and applying the varnish and formula

5.      Applying the first color.

6.      Clear varnish over pigment

7.      Second color application shading

8.      Third coat of varnish

9.      Rubbing down; materials

10.  Finish the neck; French polishing; Formula

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