joerobson Posted December 3, 2021 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Wood texture...varnish texture....tight grained maple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 I like the texture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Almost there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Noon Posted December 18, 2021 Report Share Posted December 18, 2021 Looks like you are paying some more attention to lighting with this last photo. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 18, 2021 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 I just saw that posted on facebook. I stumbled across a group called Friends of Maestronet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Preuss Posted December 19, 2021 Report Share Posted December 19, 2021 Looks pretty deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 19, 2021 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 This one was all about the brilliance of the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harte Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Holleman Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 That is a gorgeous colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Harte Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Joe, thanks for your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Stephen Holleman said: That is a gorgeous colour. Stradivari Cochineal and Base Varnishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Preuss Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 The magnified photo shows interesting details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted April 26, 2022 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted September 14, 2022 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Luthier Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 Beautiful Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Szyper Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted November 6, 2022 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 Getting your Ground right makes ALL the difference in your varnishing. on we go, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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