joerobson Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 02/09/2017 at 0:45 PM, Michael_Molnar said: I aim for darker and redder. This is merely the beginning..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 On 2/12/2017 at 3:00 PM, joerobson said: This is merely the beginning..... On average how long do you cook the resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted February 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 Between 10 and 300 hours depending on the varnish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 2 hours ago, joerobson said: Between 10 and 300 hours depending on the varnish. Wow, 300 hours. I have some resin that's been cooked for 100 hours. Maybe I'll cook it longer this summer and see what happens. Thanks Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Today we begin "Practical and Artistic Violin Varnishing Workshop" for 2017. Thanks go to the Chicago School of Violin Making for their support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted May 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Varnish Workshop crew 2017. Thanks to all who made this possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted July 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2017 Viola in progress. The challenge on this one will be to get some texture on a very fine grained top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Butcher Posted July 3, 2017 Report Share Posted July 3, 2017 On 11/05/2017 at 3:52 PM, joerobson said: Varnish Workshop crew 2017. Thanks to all who made this possible! Some very happy looking people there! Looks like everyone has had a good time (or maybe just high on varnish fumes), and quite a range of different finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 On 07/03/2017 at 2:47 AM, Wood Butcher said: Some very happy looking people there! Looks like everyone has had a good time (or maybe just high on varnish fumes), and quite a range of different finishes. Our goal in the Workshop is match the maker's vision, the instrument, the materials, and the application method. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Edge dirt. Final details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Viola progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted July 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 9 hours ago, Rue said: Pretty! Thank you. And now it will get a red "blush". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Eli's little fiddle. This is a half size that I varnished about 14 years ago for my granddaughter. Now my 5 year old grandson Eli will take it home to start Suzuki. This is the first varnish job I showed anyone..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Doesn't look like you learned much in 14 years. Looks great, just like all your varnish jobs. Congrats on your grandson taking up the violin. Must feel really special seeing the fiddle you varnished being passed on to the next generation. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Illuminating a da Salo viola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I've noticed you varnish a lot of these fiddles with the decorated inlaid backs. Who makes them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 3 hours ago, lpr5184 said: I've noticed you varnish a lot of these fiddles with the decorated inlaid backs. Who makes them? This is a daSalo viola..15 3/8.... individually made for me. This maker also does the del Gesu King Joseph for me. You will understand that I cannot share the details. His work is always top shelf! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 The woodwork and especially the inlay always look so well done and your varnish is the icing on the cake. Are you selling these somewhere or is there a place I can have a better look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 7 hours ago, lpr5184 said: The woodwork and especially the inlay always look so well done and your varnish is the icing on the cake. Are you selling these somewhere or is there a place I can have a better look? The most recent Viola is available at Korinthian Violins in Milwaukee. There are pictures on my Facebook page: Violin Varnish Ltd. Inside and outside the woodwork on these instruments is excellent. They are made to original specifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Thanks! Impressive shop and staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Flip side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Looking for the Bergonzi orange.. bright and thin...this one is getting close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Color and texture: Balsam Ground + Stradivari Cochineal Varnish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Molnar Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Very nice. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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