Outline, Purfling, Fluting Course
Explore the intricate techniques of outlining, purfling, and fluting in violin making.
Follow our concise 20-minute video lessons, step by step, to master the process of outlining, purfling, and fluting for violin construction. In this comprehensive course, you will cover essential topics including roughing out the outline, refining the outline to perfection, introducing purfling, using purfling cutters, marking and carving the purfling channel, and techniques for bending, fitting, and gluing purfling.
Master Edgar Russ will guide you through each phase with clarity and precision. Gain insights into selecting the right tools, understanding critical measurements, and mastering techniques for achieving professional-quality outlines, purfling, and fluting in violin making.
By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to confidently outline, purfle, and flute a violin, adding unique aesthetic and structural elements to your instrument.
Enjoy the course!
Outline Preparation and Refinement
In this initial phase, you will learn how to rough out the outline of the violin and refine it to achieve a precise and aesthetically pleasing shape. Explore techniques for using templates, marking tools, and hand tools to establish the initial outline. Dive into the details of shaping and smoothing the outline to perfection, ensuring symmetrical curves and proper dimensions.
Introduction to Purfling and Channel Carving
The core of the course focuses on introducing purfling and mastering channel carving. Learn about the purpose and importance of purfling in violin making. Explore techniques for using purfling cutters, marking the purfling channel, and carving the channel with precision. Gain insights into achieving the ideal depth and close fit of the purfling channel, especially around the corners and button area.
Purfling Fitting and Gluing
In the final stage of the course, refine your skills in purfling by learning techniques for bending, fitting, and gluing purfling strips. Explore methods for bending purfling to conform to the curves of the violin outline and fitting them seamlessly into the purfling channel. Learn how to ensure a secure and clean glueing process for the purfling, enhancing both the visual appeal and structural integrity of the instrument.
Violin Making Roadmap:
- 2.1. - Purfling Introduction (22:55)
- 2.2. - Purfling cutter, Sample and Marking (24:14)
- 2.3. - Marking and Carving the Channel (23:23)
- 2.4. - Depth and Channel close by the Button (24:51)
- 2.5. - Lecture about the Ideal Purfling Corner (23:52)
- 2.6. - Cutting the Channel of the Corner (24:33)
- 2.7. - Bending the Purfling and Fitting the Corners (24:40)
- 2.8. - Fitting the C Purfling and Glueing (24:51)
- 2.9. - Glueing the Purfling (10:36)