Gallery 4-Varnishing

This is the first "ground" coat of my amber varnish.
After the first coat has dried, a second coat of ground varnish is applied.
Inspecting the second coat.

The scroll is varnished at the same time as the body.
The second ground cat on the scroll
The final ground coat on the scroll.

More of the same.
Using a tack rag to remove dust from the surface prior to the second coat.
Applying the second ground coat to the top.

Second ground coat being applied to the ribs.
The back with the final ground applied.
The top with the final ground coat applied. This will be lightly sanded and color coats will begin.

Here's the back with the final ground coat applied.
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Mixing Varnish for the final coats

Varnishing the back.
Applying varnish to the ribs.
Smoothing the "still wet" edges with my fingers.

Smoothing the edges of the scroll.
Looking for any fine hairs left behind.
More edge smoothing.




The tops: left 1755, right 2009. Brothers 254 years apart.
The backs: left 1755, right 2009. Brothers 254 years apart.
The two masters and their creation. Both very happy with the results.

The final presentation.
"This is the best instrument you have made to date".

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