Peter K-G Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Peter, I polish, but I do not use any polishing products. I like the kind of sheen I can get on the varnish...shiny but not glossy. Joe Alcohol & Oil ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted August 8, 2014 I guess this thread would be a good place to ask. Would there be any use for Kaolin in varnish making? maybe as a filler with the ground? Just wondering because there are kaolin mines near me and ocasionaly I see it scattered along the roads Mike, I like kaolin for removing oil from the instrument after polishing. I also use it as a fine polishing powder. Alcohol & Oil ? Peter, linseed oil...! Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter K-G Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Mike, I like kaolin for removing oil from the instrument after polishing. I also use it as a fine polishing powder. Peter, linseed oil...! Joe Aha only linseed oil, Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted September 27, 2014 de Salo viola I wish I were better at photography...I am very happy with the texture on this instrument. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tango Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Mike, I like kaolin for removing oil from the instrument after polishing. I also use it as a fine polishing powder. Hi Joe Adviced by you I use caolin to degrease the oil and trípoli polishing. Is the caolin finer than tripoli? If it is finer I would use it at final polishing Regards Tango Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Yes Kaolin is finer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tango Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted October 3, 2014 The same viola in different light. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter K-G Report post Posted October 4, 2014 Joe, I'm sure that your varnish job is even more beautiful in reality. You must invest in a new camera! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Hart Report post Posted October 4, 2014 Which varnish did you use on the da salo? It,looks similar to my test using alizarin purple, which from memory (I know, I shouldn't varnish. Or make pastry) had a pinch of alizarin orange added to brown out the purple a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted October 4, 2014 David, The de Salo is Balsam Ground + Aged Wood Colors. Then Greek Pitch Brown + a small amount of Greek Pitch Rose. Peter, I think the camera is fine...but the cameraman lacks skills. Joe Which varnish did you use on the da salo? It,looks similar to my test using alizarin purple, which from memory (I know, I shouldn't varnish. Or make pastry) had a pinch of alizarin orange added to brown out the purple a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken_N Report post Posted October 4, 2014 Joe, I like your neat little varnishing setup: viola on a spit. Keeps both hands free. I like it. Varnish job isn't bad either. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tango Report post Posted October 12, 2014 Yes Kaolin is finer. Hi Joe My mother taught to be grateful. The kaolin with linseed oil (after trìpoli) worked great. Many thanks Joe. Tango Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted October 30, 2014 Del Gesu 1734 off to a good home. Some of you saw this violin at VSA. on we go, Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bress Report post Posted October 31, 2014 looks great! Reminds me of post #3. How do you treat the neck? Cheers, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted October 31, 2014 looks great! Reminds me of post #3. How do you treat the neck? Cheers, Jim Thanks Jim. Neck = Aged Wood Color + linseed oil + kaolin. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted May 2, 2015 Afternoon sun on my bench....ground and first color coats on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urban Luthier Report post Posted May 2, 2015 I think this I the nicest photo yet Joe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted May 2, 2015 UL, Thanks. I am happy so far.... Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tango Report post Posted May 2, 2015 I think this I the nicest photo yet Joe! Totaly agree CONGRATULATIONS!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Illuminated Ground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Martel Report post Posted May 7, 2015 The contrast and color look nice. What products/process? Rosewood tincture? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Ernie, Balsam Ground + Aged Wood Colors. Lots of Aged Wood Gold used with Balsam #2. Aged Wood Gray Green on the edges. Aged Wood Dark Brown between #2 and #3. 3 applications Balsam Ground Varnish...water thin. Pretty much my usual lately. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernest Martel Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Is the Aged Dark Brown something new? I haven't tried that yet. Is that account for the dark flames? Looks real nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joerobson Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Is the Aged Dark Brown something new? I haven't tried that yet. Is that account for the dark flames? Looks real nice! Ernie, AWC Dark Brown has been around for a year or so. I don't think you have seen it. Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
