Stradivari's varnish: a chemical analysis.

The article offers information on the chemical analysis of the Cremonese varnish which was used by Antonio Stradivari to his violin. It mentions the uniqueness of Stradivari's violins, in terms of varnish compared to the violins of other musicians. It notes the techniques used by the said musician i...

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Published in:	Strad Vol. 121; no. 1440; pp. 48 - 52
Main Authors:	Echard, Jean-Philippe, Soulier, Balthazar
Format:	Article
Published:	Newsquest Specialist Media Apr2010
Subjects:	Stradivari, Antonio, d. 1737 Varnish & varnishing Violin Wood finishing Surface coatings Violin makers Equipment & supplies
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost