The wood is first tanned in the lightbox before varnish is painted on.  After the instrument has dried for a few weeks, it is set up and ready to play.

Photo Essay of the Violin Making Process

A comprehensive photos essay about the violin making process.

Note: This page is still under construction.  Please check back later for updated slideshow.

 

 

Varnish and Setup

Model and Materials

Rib Structure

 

Rough Arching,

Outlines

 

Channeling,Final Arching, Graduating

FF Holes, Bass Bar

Scroll,

Fingerboard

 

Closing the Box, Purfling

 

Setting the Neck, Finishing the Woodwork

 

Varnish and Setup