REPAIR JOURNAL

 

STEP 1:
My client didn't want to spend the time making this old part of the crack disappear.


 

STEP 2:

Replacing part of the block and about to glue in the new section of the lining.
Since the cracks were partially over the corner block and lining, I needed to take a section out of each in order to get clamps behind them.

 


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STEP 3: 
Glued in and trimmed lining and block section.


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STEP 4:
Sharp edges of old varnish have been smoothed out to make blending of the new varnish/ retouching easier.


STEP 5:
Shiny overcoat to protect the color coats underneath and smooth surface out.


STEP 6:
Shiny surface dulled down to match rest of violin. DONE!


BEFORE REPAIR

AFTER REPAIR