JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia – For Excellent Sound Quality and Durable Surfaces

The JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia is the ideal choice for instrument makers – suitable for both beginners and professionals. With a blend of natural and synthetic resins, turpentine, and linseed oil, it provides excellent vibration properties and a durable surface. Especially for beginners, the varnish allows for precise application and correction of mistakes, while professionals will appreciate its high quality and longevity.

Additionally, the varnish contains volatile oils such as lavender oil and rosemary oil, which improve the homogenization of the resins and enhance the sound quality of the instrument. With a fast drying time of about 1–5 days per coat, it is suitable for both beginners and professionals.

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Oil varnish Ia, primer colorless
Size: 100 ml
The JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia is suitable for both beginners and professionals in instrument making. With its mixture of natural and synthetic resins dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil, this varnish offers excellent vibration properties and a durable surface. It allows for even layers and correctable mistakes, while also providing the highest quality and durability for professional finishes. Additionally, the varnish contains essential oils like lavender oil, rosemary oil, and others, which help optimize the resin and solvent mixture and improve its homogeneity. The JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia dries very quickly for an oil varnish, with a drying time of about 1–5 days per coat. Properties Mixture of natural and synthetic resins: Provides an ideal balance between vibration properties and durability. Essential oils such as lavender oil and rosemary oil: Improve the mixture and contribute to the homogenization of the resins. These oils enhance the vibration properties and create a pleasant working atmosphere. Excellent vibration properties: Enhances the sound quality of the instrument. Durable surface: Provides a resilient and long-lasting coating. Fast drying for an oil varnish: Dries in about 1–5 days per coat, making it relatively fast for an oil varnish. Ideal for beginners and professionals: The longer drying time allows beginners to work precisely, while professionals appreciate the flexibility and control the varnish provides. Once dried, the varnish cannot be removed: Once dried, the varnish becomes permanent and provides a stable, resistant surface that is not easily damaged. For repairs, the varnish must be mechanically removed. Application Instructions The JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia is excellent for both beginners and professionals. For beginners, the longer drying time allows for controlled application and the ability to correct mistakes. Professionals can use the varnish's high quality to achieve perfect, precise finishes. The varnish applies evenly and creates a stable, durable surface. Recommended Use The JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia is ideal for instruments that require both a robust, long-lasting surface and optimized sound quality. This varnish is suitable for both beginners looking for an easy-to-handle solution and professionals who demand the highest standards in their finishes. Varnish Layer Structure Primer: Ensures excellent adhesion to the wood. Color varnish: Can be tinted as desired or used in its clear form. Coating varnish: Provides a glossy, protective surface. Drying Times The JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia requires approximately 1–5 days per coat to dry, depending on the layer thickness and environmental conditions. This longer drying time allows for precise application, both for beginners and professionals. With the JOHA® Oil Varnish Ia, you not only get a durable and glossy surface, but also improved sound quality. Thanks to its ease of use and professional properties, this varnish is the perfect choice for both beginners and professionals alike.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish colorless
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish yellow
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish golden yellow
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish red
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish brown
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish amber
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish golden brown
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish red brown
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish black
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, color varnish darkbrown
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish Ia, coating
Size: 100 ml
JOHA ® Oil Varnish, IA. This varnish contains a mixture of natural and synthetic resins, dissolved in turpentine and linseed oil. Also essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, and others are included. Through this special mixture the resins disperse even better. This oil varnish has very good vibration properties and a hard-wearing surface. For an oil varnish, It dries very quickly . Each painting approx. 1-7 days. Previous experience: None This varnish can be applied very easily.

€15.15*
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Oil varnish dilution
Size: 100 ml
Special thinner for our standard oil varnish and oil varnish Ia. Also for the Guitar oil varnish.

€5.15*
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