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The Violin: A concise exposition of the general principles of construction.., 1871
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1depends upon the quality and fluidity of the varnish, and the finish of the wood—the surface may be smoothed with glass-paper. A very small quantity of raw linseed-oil may be used with the glass-paper, which assists in hastening the smoothing of the inequalities, and tends to prevent heating by the friction. When the surface is thus rendered smooth, it may be wiped with an old silk handkerchief, to remove all traces of oiliness, after which several coats of varnish are to be applied, as already described. When dry, the polishing is again to be resumed as previously, after which a coat or two of thinner varnish may be laid on and afterwards polished with tripoli-powder and oil, until the surface is perfectly smooth and even, after which it may be rubbed with fine flour or starch, and finally polished with a piece of clean silk or flannel.
3Several hours ought to elapse between the last smoothing and varnishing as well as the final polishing, that the whole may have attained thorough hardness, otherwise an excellent lustre cannot be produced. The preceding remarks chiefly apply to spirit-varnish, the essential difference in oil-varnish being the length of time taken to dry, and the varnish being of thicker consistence, necessitates fewer coats—one, in some instances being sufficient—but the amateur will readily understand this from the nature of the varnish he may be inclined to adopt.
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