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Restoration of fine Violins, Violas & Cellos

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Author: Iris Carr

Closing The Box

on January 22, 2022January 22, 2022 By Iris Carr
Getting the front glued back on is always a relief!

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Violin Neckgraft Course

on January 15, 2022January 20, 2022 By Iris Carr
New Promotional Video

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Heel And Pegbox Walls Retouch

on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 By Iris Carr

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Old Neckgraft, New Retouch

on January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 By Iris Carr

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Retouching of an old bassbar crack

on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 By Iris Carr

Improvement of an old bassbar crack from the outside with new retouching.

Happy New Year!

on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 By Iris Carr
Antiquing of a new scroll

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Rib Repair

on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Iris Carr

Accidental damage to the C-rib of this brand new viola required taking the top off and gluing and flattening all the splinters back. In this instance I used silk to strengthen the rib.

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Old Repair, New Retouch

on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 By Iris Carr

Painting in those medullary rays across the joints and being more subtle with the colour varnish can make a big difference in disguising an old repair.

Retouch Compilation

on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Iris Carr
A little compilation of short video clips showing the retouching of this area on a front, put together by the very talented Evie Troy. https://www.troyproductions.co.uk.
With thanks!

Peg Bushings

on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 By Iris Carr

The final result of the peg bushings I recently showed a video of, in collaboration with Michiko Hayashi.

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