MAKING A VIOLIN | The VARNISH | Step 21 | Amati Model

[@LucasFabro]

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[@elissahunt]

It's so beautiful. The client must be absolutely delighted.

[@LucasFabro]

Thank you very much!! He is :)

[@Anderson-yr6pc]

Violino de alto nível. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho. Saudações! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@LucasFabro]

Thank you very much!! I'm glad you like it :)

[@zephyr7905]

It is interesting to see that your are using spirit varnish and not oil varnish

[@colleenmurphy7812]

What a beautiful instrument you have created! Is it true that the varnish has a big impact on the sound of the violin?

[@LucasFabro]

Thnank you very much for your message! As I always say, everything makes a difference and nothing makes a difference at the same time. So the varnish can have a big effect, but I'd disagree that it's that "big secret" as it's sometimes portrayed in some places.

[@niallchurch2679]

What varnish are you using,and can I get some?

[@derwinserrano6936]

Great video to demonstrate your varnishing technique. Thanks for sharing! On a related subject; Do you do any treatment to the interior surfaces of the body?

[@LucasFabro]

Thank you very much for your message! I'm glad you enjoy it. I don't really do much there, just some colour. You can see it on this video of the series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJbMf3iQn5uZiM0

[@bluehoo0]

The purfling looks completely black, is that a trick of the light?

[@LucasFabro]

I think it might be as it's definitely not completely black! Thanks for the comment :)

[@Lancer0047]

Beautiful work. The neck of the violin looks lighter. Lucas, how many coats of varnish is applied to the neck of a violin? thanks

[@LucasFabro]

Thank you very much! None. The neck doesn't get varnished as the hand needs to slide freely and the varnish would stop that. Also, the constant touch would remove any varnish that could be applied to it.

[@brahmsbratsche]

Wonderful work Luca!!! I love your videos. May I ask how many coats aprox do u apply at the body? Do u use sandpaper after every coat? Congrats

[@LucasFabro]

Thank you very much for your message! I'd say I apply between 30 and 40 coats including retouches! (but keep in mind that I make my varnish very liquid!). And no, I only use sandpaper when I feel it's necessary haha. I know that's not saying much but it is the truth! However much more towards the end, there I do it very very often with a finer grit every time. At the beginning instead I can do several (5-10) without.

[@Tostra1997]

This is such a beautiful varnish! I like antiwuing, you know that, but this really makes me question my own opinion. It's so nice and warm looking :-D I wonder, the spots you are doing on the top, is it retouching of the coloured layers after sanding it flat? Some areas were too light, or..?

[@LucasFabro]

Thank you very much! Yes, that's indeed what I'm doing, retouching, retouching and retouching. Although not only on the top, but also the back, neck and ribs! And maaaaaaaany more times than the ones I filmed haha

[@Tostra1997]

@@LucasFabro Oh, I can imagine once didn't cut it, but still :-P The result is certainly worth it!

[@gary24752]

Should have started with making the varnish.

[@Monica-rv7go]

what brand of sandpaper did you use?

[@LucasFabro]

Hi! Thanks for your comment! I'm not really sure what brand of sandpaper I was using as it's something that's not used a lot and I also don't find the brand to be that relevant, if not the grit (has to be a very soft one). The same applies for when I use the micromesh. Hope that was useful!

[@soumiksardar5521]

Can you plz provide the varnish recipes for violin?

[@LucasFabro]

Hi!! Thanks for your comment :) I have recipies and how to apply them for both new and antique here: obrienguitars.com/courses/violin

[@soniaharden8549]

Your videos are good, but it would be more helpful if you can explain what you are doing and why..