Instrument Making

New Viola – part 6 (varnish, set-up)

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The final varnishing and set-up of the viola is now complete! Check the pictures below for some snapshots along the way.

After the first layer of ground (varnish)
Backside view of first layer.
After all the ground layers have been added.
Inside the drying UV chamber.
Varnishing is done, and many days of drying have slowly passed. Now it’s time for set-up! These are all the parts that need to be added to make it a playing viola.
Now for the glamour shots.
Beautiful flame.