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Classic Italian Violin Varnish

its history, materials, preparation, and application

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An edition of Classic Italian violin varnish (1985)

Classic Italian Violin Varnish

its history, materials, preparation, and application

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G.L. Baese
Language
English
Pages
99

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Table of Contents

List of Illustrations. ix
Introduction. xi
Part I - The History.
The Ancient Authors-The Fifteenth Century-Sixteenth Century Lute Varnish-Authentic Receipes-Two Kinds of Liquid Varnish-The True Varnish of Lutes and Viols-Indian Varnish Introduced-Oil Varnish Becomes Obsolete-Historical Overview. 1
Part II - The Materials.
Trade Routes-Amber-Sandarac-Greek Pitch-Linseed and Walnut Oil-The Essential Oils-Brazil Wood-Buckthorn and Madder-Weld-The Insect Dye-stuffs. 21
Part III - Preparations and Application.
Wood Preparation-Vanish Recipes-Pigment Preparation-Pigment Grinding-Varnish Application-Aging Characteristics. 47
References - The Cited Manuscripts. 60
Appendix.
Physical Characteristics of the Materials-Material Suppliers. 93
Index. 95
Patron Subscribers. 98

Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 60-92.
Includes index.
Errata slip inserted.

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Ft. Collins, Colo

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
787.1/2
Library of Congress
ML845 .B33 1985

The Physical Object

Pagination
xi, 99 p. :
Number of pages
99

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL2423544M
ISBN 10
0961551003
ISBN 13
9780961551001
LCCN
87108769
OCLC/WorldCat
15661881
Library Thing
7464801
Goodreads
3704660

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