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Abrasives in Violin Making

In violin making, powdered abrasives are essential for carefully preparing the wood and perfectly smoothing the varnish surfaces. Pumice powder is a natural, porous abrasive especially suited for fine sanding, gently leveling unevenness without leaving scratches. Tripel, a fine abrasive powder, is mainly used after varnishing to remove minor imperfections and give the surface a velvety shine. Bolus, a clay powder, serves as an abrasive and polishing agent. Wiener Kalk is a fine abrasive and polishing powder used for the final fine sanding before polishing, ensuring a flawless surface. Also, Horsetail powder, a very fine abrasive and polishing powder derived from the traditional horsetail plant, is used in violin making to gently smooth varnish surfaces.

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Pumice stone 000, extra fine
Pumice stone 000, extra fine
Size: 100 g

Regular price: €1.40
Rottenstone, fine for buffing
Rottenstone, fine for buffing
Size: 100 g

Regular price: €2.10
Bolus, fine for buffing
Bolus, fine for buffing
Size: 100 g

Regular price: €2.10
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Vienna chalk, for fine abrasive
Vienna chalk, for fine abrasive
Size: 100 g

This fine powder is used in dry condition for fine grinding. If you use the powder with water you get a high gloss varnish surface.

Regular price: €1.65
Horsetail, powder
Horsetail, powder
Size: 500 g

Variants from €3.85
Regular price: €14.90