joerobson Posted December 3, 2021 Author Report Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, MikeC said: Isn't that 'halo' effect typical of curly maple? Or do you do something to enhance it? Mike, This halo effect is certainly part of the optical properties of the maple. Ground and varnish application techniques can enhance it. on we go, Joe
joerobson Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Posted December 9, 2021 Wood texture...varnish texture....tight grained maple
Don Noon Posted December 18, 2021 Report Posted December 18, 2021 Looks like you are paying some more attention to lighting with this last photo. Nice.
joerobson Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Posted December 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, Don Noon said: Looks like you are paying some more attention to lighting with this last photo. Nice. Thanks Don
MikeC Posted December 19, 2021 Report Posted December 19, 2021 I just saw that posted on facebook. I stumbled across a group called Friends of Maestronet.
joerobson Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Posted December 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Andreas Preuss said: Looks pretty deep. thanks Andreas. I will try for a good view as I finish up this week. I am pleased by them depth of reflection of this extremely thin varnish film. on we go, Joe
joerobson Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Posted December 21, 2021 This one was all about the brilliance of the wood.
joerobson Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Posted December 21, 2021 One more before I deliver this one Morning sun on the bench. Deep reflectivity. Wood and varnish texture. Extremely thin varnish coating. on we go Joe
John Harte Posted December 21, 2021 Report Posted December 21, 2021 4 hours ago, joerobson said: One more before I deliver this one Morning sun on the bench. Deep reflectivity. Wood and varnish texture. Extremely thin varnish coating. on we go Joe Very impressive Joe! Have you changed your ground system/wood preparation or is this just better lighting and photography?
joerobson Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Posted December 21, 2021 1 hour ago, John Harte said: Very impressive Joe! Have you changed your ground system/wood preparation or is this just better lighting and photography? John, Thank you. Materials remain the same. Application evolves. on we go, Joe
joerobson Posted December 22, 2021 Author Report Posted December 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Stephen Holleman said: That is a gorgeous colour. Stradivari Cochineal and Base Varnishes
Andreas Preuss Posted December 22, 2021 Report Posted December 22, 2021 The magnified photo shows interesting details.
joerobson Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 9:39 PM, Andreas Preuss said: The magnified photo shows interesting details. Glad the details (finally) are visible
joerobson Posted April 26, 2022 Author Report Posted April 26, 2022 The calm before....varnish workshop day. Many thanks to the directors of the Chicago School of Violin Making for their support.
joerobson Posted September 14, 2022 Author Report Posted September 14, 2022 Back at the Bench. This one wants to be done for the VSA Convention in November. Balsam Ground + first application of Stradivari Ground Varnish
joerobson Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Posted November 6, 2022 This one is ready for show and tell at the VSA Convention. My presentation is Monday afternoon. on we go, Joe
Michael Szyper Posted November 6, 2022 Report Posted November 6, 2022 1 hour ago, joerobson said: This one is ready for show and tell at the VSA Convention. My presentation is Monday afternoon. on we go, Joe I am looking forward to the lecture! Is it your cochineal varnish?
joerobson Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Posted November 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Michael Szyper said: I am looking forward to the lecture! Is it your cochineal varnish? Yes. Balsam Ground + Aged Wood Gold + Stradivari Cochineal and Base Varnishes. See you there. on we go, Joe
joerobson Posted June 14, 2023 Author Report Posted June 14, 2023 Getting your Ground right makes ALL the difference in your varnishing. on we go, Joe
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