Once the first step of the restoration has been completed, I proceed to the restoration of its paint to bring it back to its original beauty, using a mixture of oils. I finish the work by polishing the instrument with the use of a pad with a polish I personally created. This last operation requires … Continue reading Restoration of an old violin: part two
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The restoration of an old violin is always exciting: observing the style of the luthier, going back to the school of origin, grasping the various details is what makes the work of restoration interesting, enriching one’s knowledge of this precious craft. After having examined the instrument in all its parts, the restoration begins by gluing … Continue reading Restoration of an old violin: part one
In the photos you can see the worn and the broken parts the case, where to carry out restoration work. The damaged parts are carefully restored by gluing the various missing parts with clamps. Afterwards, when the glue has been dried, these newly added pieces are shaped with various tools to fit the shape of … Continue reading Restoring a violin case: a look over the whole process
This is how this beautiful violin case looks before restoration: I intend to show you how the various parts of the restoration are carried out. The work done on this specific piece not only aimed to preserve the past and otherwise to be lost craftsmanship: the case is internally made of wood, externally of pressed … Continue reading Restoring a violin case