UPDATES & WORK IN PROGRESS
16 ¼ IN., VIOLA CHRISTMAS EVE 2011 NOW FINISHED
Varnishing is often the bane of the Luthiers art, for me it can be a frustrating process that cannot be hurried. However, an often overlooked part of the procedure is the preparation of the wood before the first brush stroke is dealt. This series of images shows the application of a natural stain that serves to enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Only when the surface is carefully prepared in this way may varnishing commence
Varnishing is often the bane of the Luthiers art, for me it can be a frustrating process that cannot be hurried. However, an often overlooked part of the procedure is the preparation of the wood before the first brush stroke is dealt. This series of images shows the application of a natural stain that serves to enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Only when the surface is carefully prepared in this way may varnishing commence