Monday, January 28, 2019

3D virtual slicing of an antique violin reveals ancient varnishing methods

Italian violin-making masters of the distant past developed varnishing techniques that lent their instruments both an excellent musical tone and impressive appearance. Scientists have now developed a non-invasive 3D-scanning approach to gain insights into the main morphological features of the overlapping finishing layers used on violins. This could help scientists rediscover the procedures employed by ancient violin masters.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wpg016

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