JacksonMaberry Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 3 minutes ago, Sapiens said: Is Manila copal as good? Congo copal doesn’t seem to be commercially available. I don't have much experience with manila, but I just used congo because I had it and I was curious. You could use any oil soluble resin that's not too gummy. Normal rosin is good, or larch turpentine, cooked down a bit for color and texture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 13 minutes ago, JacksonMaberry said: I don't have much experience with manila, but I just used congo because I had it and I was curious. You could use any oil soluble resin that's not too gummy. Normal rosin is good, or larch turpentine, cooked down a bit for color and texture. Manila is generally used for spirit varnish. It can be used for oil varnish, but it takes more work than it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonMaberry Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 23 hours ago, joerobson said: Manila is generally used for spirit varnish. It can be used for oil varnish, but it takes more work than it's worth. Right, thanks! That's why I haven't used it, since I don't play with spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemaine Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Another good ground from Nunzio, Violin Varnish Italy. Easy to order from website. Ships to US. https://www.violinvarnishitaly.com/product-page/zinc-rosinate-oil-varnish-ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scordatura Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 I thought nunzio was selling his varnish business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muswell Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 He's still in business....offering 30% discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemaine Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 He said there is some interest but no sale yet. Get it while you can because the next person may change things. Nunzio does a much better job cooking amber and fossil copal then I can. And it's hard to find in the market place anymore. I wish I had stocked up on Koen Paddings varnish while it was available. Since I'm making my last few instruments this order should be enough. And if not I think Joe R. and Donald Fels are still making amber and copal varnishes but it's been years since I bought any from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joerobson Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 8 hours ago, charliemaine said: He said there is some interest but no sale yet. Get it while you can because the next person may change things. Nunzio does a much better job cooking amber and fossil copal then I can. And it's hard to find in the market place anymore. I wish I had stocked up on Koen Paddings varnish while it was available. Since I'm making my last few instruments this order should be enough. And if not I think Joe R. and Donald Fels are still making amber and copal varnishes but it's been years since I bought any from them. Yes I am still offering Amber and Copal varnishes....however interest has whaned in recent years in favor of other products. on we go, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonMaberry Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 All the coachwrights out there are gonna be disappointed if you stop making it, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliemaine Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 16 hours ago, joerobson said: Yes I am still offering Amber and Copal varnishes....however interest has whaned in recent years in favor of other products. on we go, Joe Go to know Joe, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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