Violin Varnishes
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High quality oil and spirit varnishes by Joseph Hammerl (JOHA)
and Hidersine. Varnish solvents/thinners.
Highly recommended: If using these
varnishes, we recommend purchasing
the book Violin Varnishes by Josef and Reiner Hammerl,
as it outlines the procedure for preparation of wood, proper application
of varnish, handling the brush, number of coats, drying time and
finishing procedure and final polishing of the instrument.
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Violin Varnish, Metric conversions
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Weight: 1 Gram = 0.0353 Ounces / 1 Ounce = 28.35
Grams
Volume: 1 Millilitre = 0.0338 Ounces (US) / 1 Ounce (US) = 29.57
Millilitres |
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Table of JOHA Varnish Colours (approximate)
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JOHA Violin Oil Varnishes, Made in Germany
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JOHA "1A" quality varnish is a very fine
oil varnish, with Lavender oil and Balsams to improve its quality.
It is recommended to purchase a bottle of oil
varnish thinner for thinning the varnish (if desired), and brush
cleaner or Balsam turpentine for cleaning brushes. Standard pine
turpentine is not compatible with this varnish, and will not clean
the brushes.
This varnish applies very well and virtually anyone can do a good
job when using it. It can be slightly diluted with varnish thinner
(or Balsam turpentine), despite the fact that it then takes a little
longer to dry. (Test this, too, with your thumb to see if it is
dry). In the long run this varnish becomes somewhat harder than
spirit varnish. You can smooth this varnish, too, with pumice -
stone or rottenstone and work it to a gentle shine with Polish and
gloss oil. 100 ml will varnish approximately 1-2 violins. NOTE THAT
THE JOHA AMBER VARNISH DOES NOT CONTAIN AMBER RESIN (AMBER REFERS
TO THE COLOUR). |
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JOHA Oil Varnish, Quality 1A
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100 ml bottle |
| 1A Clear Oil Primer (Ground) |
#2-12X
C$34.00
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| 1A Colourless Oil Varnish |
#2-12C
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Yellow Oil Varnish |
#2-12Y
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Amber (colour) Oil Varnish |
#2-12A
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Red Oil Varnish |
#2-12R
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Brown Oil Varnish |
#2-12B
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Red-Brown Oil Varnish |
#2-12RB
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Dark Brown Oil Varnish |
#2-12DB
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Black Oil Varnish |
#2-12BK
C$34.00
=US$
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| 1A Finish Oil Varnish, clear (for final coat) |
#2-12F
C$34.00
=US$
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JOHA Violin Spirit Varnishes, Made in Germany
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JOHA "1A" quality is a very fine quality
spirit varnish made from natural resins.
Spirit varnish has always been the most commonly used for stringed
instruments. It dries quickly, thus allowing a daily coating. The
coating must be applied quickly, however, in order to prevent the
varnish from clouding, especially on colour varnish. Every coat
must be thoroughly dried before the next coat is applied in order
to prevent and cracks from materializing later. (Press hard on the
varnish with your thumb for a few seconds. If it fails to make a
print in the varnish then you can apply the next coat ). Spirit
varnish can be smoothed well with pumice-stone or rottenstone and
polished with an appropriate polish. 100 ml will varnish approximately
1-2 violins. NOTE THAT THE JOHA AMBER VARNISH DOES NOT CONTAIN AMBER
RESIN (AMBER REFERS TO THE COLOUR). |
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JOHA Spirit Varnish, Quality 1A
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100 ml bottle |
| 1A Clear Spirit Primer (Ground) |
#2-22X
C$24.00
=US$
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| 1A Colourless Spirit Varnish OUT
OF STOCK |
#2-22C
C$24.00
=US$
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| 1A Yellow Spirit Varnish |
#2-22Y
C$24.00
=US$
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| 1A Amber (colour) Spirit Varnish |
#2-22A
C$24.00
=US$
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| 1A Red Spirit Varnish |
#2-22R
C$24.00
=US$
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| 1A Brown Spirit Varnish |
#2-22B
C$24.00
=US$
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| 1A Red-Brown Spirit Varnish |
#2-22RB
C$24.00
=US$
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Hidersine Oil and Spirit Varnishes
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100 ml bottle |
| Hidersine oil varnish, clear, 50 ml bottle |
#2-41H
C$11.00
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| Hidersine spirit varnish, clear, 50 ml bottle |
#2-50H
C$11.00
=US$
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1704 Type Spirit Varnishes
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100 ml bottle |
| Instructions
for colouring 1704 varnishes |
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| 1704 Spirit Varnish variation. This is a
seedlac spirit varnish based on the old Italian 1704 recipe. A small
amount of Gum Mastic is added to improve adherence between coats
and a small amount of Gum Sandarac is added to add extra gloss.
Limited availability. |
#2-1704
C$50.00
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'1704N' Dry Ingredients for 1704 varnish variation, double
recipe (yields about 500 ml of varnish). Includes: 90g seedlac,
10g gum mastic, 10g gum sandarac, 14 ml. lavender spike oil. Approx.
400 ml of alcohol needed for this double recipe, sold separately.
Instructions included with package. Instructions for preparation:
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1-1704i
C$28.00
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