Violin Varnish Ltd.

 

From the Ground up

There are many approaches, in both materials and artistry, to varnishing a violin.
The following is not a “method”. It is an illustration of compatible materials available from
Violin Varnish Ltd.

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Varnishing a Violin: The order of application.

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Polished White Instrument

 

White wood dry burnished after final surface is developed.

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Balsam Ground

 

Balsam Ground system applied.
Instrument is sealed and ready for color.

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Golden Undercoat

 

Varnish applied: Baltic Amber Golden Brown.
One coat.

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Brown/Orange Color Coat

 

 

Varnish applied: Dark Rosin Violin Varnish mixed with
Alizarin Orange Color Concnetrate and Alizarin Purple Color Concentrate.
One Coat.

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Dark Varnish Top Coat

  Varnish applied: Pine Resin Sandarac Mastic Violin Varnish.
Two coats.

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