varnish as usual

[joerobson]

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]

Wood texture...varnish texture....tight grained maple

[MikeC]

I like the texture

[joerobson]

Almost there

[Don Noon]

Looks like you are paying some more attention to lighting with this last photo.  Nice.

[joerobson]

11 minutes ago, Don Noon said:

Looks like you are paying some more attention to lighting with this last photo.  Nice.

Thanks Don

[MikeC]

I just saw that posted on facebook.  I stumbled across a group called Friends of Maestronet. 

[Andreas Preuss]

Looks pretty deep. 

[joerobson]

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]

This one was all about the brilliance of the wood.

[joerobson]

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]

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?

[Stephen Holleman]

That is a gorgeous colour.

[joerobson]

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

[John Harte]

Joe, thanks for your reply.

[joerobson]

6 hours ago, Stephen Holleman said:

That is a gorgeous colour.

Stradivari Cochineal and Base Varnishes

[Andreas Preuss]

The magnified photo shows interesting details.

[joerobson]

On 12/21/2021 at 9:39 PM, Andreas Preuss said:

The magnified photo shows interesting details.

Glad the details (finally) are visible

 

 

 

 

[joerobson]

The calm before....varnish workshop day.  Many thanks to the directors of the Chicago School of Violin Making for their support.

[joerobson]

Back at the Bench.  This one wants to be done for the VSA Convention in November.

Balsam Ground + first application of Stradivari Ground Varnish

[Urban Luthier]

Beautiful Joe!

[joerobson]

This one is ready for show and tell at the VSA Convention.   My presentation is Monday afternoon.

on we go,

Joe

[Michael Szyper]

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]

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]

Getting your Ground right makes ALL the difference in your varnishing.

on we go,

Joe