Blog #43:  Starting the Violin/Scroll

Today I started my next commission..a violin.  I picked out the wood with the customer last week.  I like the choice of wood; a one piece back with a European Spruce top.  I got a good start on the day..  I glued the block onto the mold and made some progress on the scroll.  I think I have made at least 8 violins on this particular mold.  It is a Strad pattern.  I do love making violins..it is so rooted in the Renaissance where it is workmanship and craft as well as art.

Enjoy the pics.

Martin

carving the outline

scroll saw

glueing the blocks

preparing the blocks