Рет қаралды 8,719
In this episode i demonstrate a 19th century method for flattening antique tortoiseshell.
The 4th in a series of shorts with tips, tricks and generally interesting things for the guitar builder and player alike.... from the workshop of a luthier in Antwerp, Belgium.
1800s Article on this technique - gluedideas.com/content-collect...
DISCLAIMER
The Hawksbill Turtle and other similar species are protected under CITES Appendix 1. Any trade in these species or products derived from these species is strictly forbidden.
The shell used in this video is antique and for personal use only. Any requests related to the acquisition of shell products will be reported to the relevant authorities.
---
www.leddingtonguitars.com
/ g.leddington.guitars