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Topic: art/hobby store varnish |
shershey
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Views: 10390
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:40 am Subject: Varnish |
Tom, you may want to look into this DVD on spirit varnishing "How to Spirit Varnish" by Scott W. Hershey. It includes recipes as well, see details @ hersheyviolins.com or Stewart McDonalds ... |
Topic: Reviews on spirit varnish DVD?? |
shershey
Replies: 4
Views: 7829
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:33 am Subject: Reviews on spirit varnish DVD?? |
This review just in.
Mr. Hershey;
I received and viewed your varnishing DVD yesterday evening. What an incredible resource! I have been afraid to give spirit varnish a try owing to the many neg ... |
Topic: Reviews on spirit varnish DVD?? |
shershey
Replies: 4
Views: 7829
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 12:47 pm Subject: Reviews on spirit varnish DVD?? |
Another Viewer Comments on the "How to Spirit Varnish" DVD.
Hello Scott I had a look at the Varnish D V D.
I think you did a great job making the DVD.
You put a lot of clear detail ... |
Topic: Reviews on spirit varnish DVD?? |
shershey
Replies: 4
Views: 7829
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:58 pm Subject: Reviews on spirit varnish DVD?? |
Hi Scott!
I received your DVD a few days ago and am very
pleased with it. I spent a very enjoyable time
last Sunday morning watching.
Your work and care on making this DVD are evident.
The ... |
Topic: New member |
shershey
Replies: 15
Views: 21190
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:17 am Subject: New member |
Fernando,
After reading this chain I believe you now know not to use linseed oil. Don't do it, bad idea. I suggest a spirit ground of shellac as a sealing coat. Shellac can be tinted with color-fas ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 10:27 am Subject: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
The first wave of DVD's went out today. Thank you for the strong interest in this product.
Here are some critiques I have on this effort.
1. I could have done better if I would have spent 25 yea ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:10 am Subject: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
This just in, some great news!!
Due to a very nice quantity discount from my DVD production company, I can now offer this DVD at an really great price. Those of you that have already ordered and pa ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:26 am Subject: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
Shipping News on the new "How to Spirit Varnish" DVD.
All orders will begin shipping Wed. Sept. 19, 2007.
Thanks to all for being so patient.
Enjoy.
Scott Hershey
hersheyvioli ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:58 pm Subject: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
FYI to all ships at sea!
My supplier tells me the DVD's will ship Sept. 12, 2007. Yep, that's what they tell me. I'll believe it when I sees it!
This should be about right, all proofs were appro ... |
Topic: Gluing Time? |
shershey
Replies: 3
Views: 6377
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 10:05 am Subject: Gluing Time? |
If you are using a good quality hide glue, one day should do it, if not too humid. I have done it in less time but, prefer to wait a day.
Is this an instrument in the white or in for a repair?
S ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:06 am Subject: How to Spirit Varnish DVD |
OK, OK, I know, it's late!!!
But (and there's always a butt), it is off to the production house!!! Yeah!!
I am awaiting word from them right now on news about the files I sent them. Like, is the ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:47 am Subject: How to varnish DVD latest update 7.20.07 |
Hi again luthier's
Here's the latest on my DVD. I just blew-out the memory capability of my Mac. and had to move to an external 250gig hard drive to house my working files. YIKES! But, my final scr ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:20 pm Subject: How To Varnish DVD |
Still going strong and more content than I can shake a pencil at.
The voice-over section is 1/3 completed and I never ever talked so much. Yikes!!
I'm probably going to boar the professional lu ... |
Topic: How to Spirit Varnish DVD? |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 27183
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:44 pm Subject: How to varnish DVD update |
Fellow Luthier,
All scenes are shot and the editing process is currently underway on my "How to Spirit Varnish" DVD.
Looks like it will be 90min. in length. Probably more information ... |
Topic: Denatured Alcohol |
shershey
Replies: 16
Views: 24265
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Forum: Violin Making and Restoration Forum Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 3:30 pm Subject: Denatured Alcohol |
I've been spirit varnishing for over 20 years now. Switched from oil varnishing quite a while back. The alcohol I use is a 200 proof ethanol (Anhydrous) type. I order 5 gallons at a time and it's very ... |
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