Making a del Gesu copy
Making a "copy" of a late del Gesu violin, I always find myself doing hideous things. But, hey, it will look really cool once it's varnished!
Filling gaps in the purfling channel with ebony fibres
Right now, I am copying the 1740 ca "Heifetz". The top left corner of the back is insane- it's straight part of the white purfling strip being one of the "signature features" - a detail that stands out and distinguishes this instrument from all others. The fingerprint in the varnish on the table, which is said to be Heifetz's, is another.
"Signature corner" of the Heizetz del Gesu copy
Viola, that is it varnished!