We will be closed for the holidays
from 06.06.2025 - 20.06.2025. You can still order from the shop as usual. From 23.06.2025 we will process your orders immediately.

Hammerl GmbH & Co. KG

 

The violin varnish - manufactory Since 1938

Cookie preferences
This website uses cookies, which are necessary for the technical operation of the website and are always set. Other cookies, which increase the comfort when using this website, are used for direct advertising or to facilitate interaction with other websites and social networks, are only set with your consent.
Configuration
Technically required
These cookies are necessary for the basic functions of the shop.
"Allow all cookies" cookie
"Decline all cookies" cookie
Amazon Pay
CSRF token
Cookie preferences
Currency change
Customer-specific caching
Individual prices
PayPal payments
Selected shop
Session
Comfort functions
These cookies are used to make the shopping experience even more appealing, for example for the recognition of the visitor.
Note
Statistics & Tracking
Affiliate program
Google Analytics
Track device being used
Book VIOLIN VARNISHES 4. Edition

Book VIOLIN VARNISHES 4. Edition

Order number: 9998-2-5

€28.04 *

Prices plus VAT plus shipping costs

Free of shipping costs in Germany

Ready to ship today,
Delivery time appr. 1-3 workdays

We will be closed for the holidays
from 06.06.2025 - 20.06.2025. You can still order from the shop as usual. From 23.06.2025 we will process your orders immediately.
Description Evaluations 0
Description
The book "Violin Varnishes" by Josef and Reiner Hammerl is a well-established standard work... more
Close menu
Product information "Book VIOLIN VARNISHES 4. Edition"

The book "Violin Varnishes" by Josef and Reiner Hammerl is a well-established standard work for violin makers, restorers, and varnishing experts in musical instrument construction. It combines practical craftsmanship knowledge with scientific fundamentals and decades of workshop experience from the company Hammerl GmbH & Co. KG, one of the leading manufacturers of violin varnishes based in Germany. Below is a detailed description of the book’s structure and content:

1. Natural Resins

  • Shellac, Dammar, Copal, Sandarac, Elemi, Amber
  • Properties such as gloss, hardness, drying, and sound
  • Selection depending on varnish type and desired sound

2. Natural Coloring Agents

  • Plant-based dyes: Madder, Turmeric, Sandalwood
  • Animal-based dyes: Cochineal
  • Methods for extraction, fixation, and lightfastness

3. Various Essential Oils and Balsams

  • Effects as plasticizers, gloss enhancers, and processing aids
  • Examples and applications in the varnishing process

4. Natural Glues

  • Hide, bone, and fish glues
  • Properties: viscosity, effect on sound, processing
  • Use on top plates, ribs, back plates, and restoration

5. Instructions for Wood Treatment & Varnishing

  • Preparation: wetting, sanding, priming
  • Varnish layering: colored and clear layers with spirit and oil varnishes
  • Intermediate sanding, brush selection, drying times
  • Impact on appearance and sound

6. Finished Products from Hammerl

  • Spirit and oil varnishes, color extracts, complete sets
  • Application instructions and compatibility
  • Suitable for workshops and training

Conclusion

"Violin Varnishes" by Hammerl is a compact professional book that deeply illuminates the theory and practice of varnish production and application in violin making. Especially valuable are the practical tips based on decades of experience. It is aimed at both traditional violin makers and modern restorers who want to work with high-quality natural materials.

49019900
Evaluations 0
Read, write and discuss reviews... more
Close menu
Customer evaluation for "Book VIOLIN VARNISHES 4. Edition"
Write an evaluation
Evaluations will be activated after verification.

The fields marked with * are required.

Customers also bought Customers also viewed
Customers also bought
Varnish brush type S Varnish brush type S
From €8.55 *
Color extract golden yellow Color extract golden yellow
From €13.15 *
Oil varnish Ia, color varnish colorless Oil varnish Ia, color varnish colorless
From €15.60 *
Color extract red Color extract red
From €13.15 *
Color extract golden brown Color extract golden brown
From €13.15 *
Water stain liquid 428, old golden brown Water stain liquid 428, old golden brown
From €6.10 *
Retouching brush, red sable, pointed Retouching brush, red sable, pointed
From €3.20 *
Oil varnish dilution Oil varnish dilution
From €5.30 *
Brush cleaner Brush cleaner
From €4.90 *
Varnish brush type N Varnish brush type N
From €11.20 *
Color extract red brown Color extract red brown
From €13.15 *
Seedlac Seedlac
From €4.35 *
Color extract brown Color extract brown
From €13.15 *
Retuching brushes, Synthetic hair, flat Retuching brushes, Synthetic hair, flat
From €3.75 *
Retouching brush, red sable, flat Retouching brush, red sable, flat
From €4.55 *
JOHA® Shine and care polish JOHA® Shine and care polish
From €7.15 *
Polishing oil Ia Polishing oil Ia
From €3.15 *
Ethanol (Alcohol) 99% Ethanol (Alcohol) 99%
From €2.85 *
Color extract amber Color extract amber
From €13.15 *
Siccativ Siccativ
From €5.85 *
Sandarac, genuine, in tears Sandarac, genuine, in tears
From €7.90 *
Shellac sun, bleached, dewaxed Shellac sun, bleached, dewaxed
From €6.95 *
Venitian turpentine Venitian turpentine
From €7.90 *
Water stain liquid 423, orange Water stain liquid 423, orange
From €6.10 *
Water stain liquid 427, boxwood Water stain liquid 427, boxwood
From €6.10 *
JOHA® Polishing paste JOHA® Polishing paste
From €7.15 *
Spirit primer Ia, colorless Spirit primer Ia, colorless
From €10.95 *
Retouching varnish colorless Retouching varnish colorless
From €14.95 *
Dilution for retouching varnish Dilution for retouching varnish
From €5.65 *
Oil varnish Ia, color varnish amber Oil varnish Ia, color varnish amber
From €15.60 *
Gum mastic, in tears, pure, clear Gum mastic, in tears, pure, clear
From €37.45 *
Titebond - Original Titebond - Original
From €7.30 *
Water abrasive paper Water abrasive paper
€1.45 *
Water stain liquid 421, antique stain Water stain liquid 421, antique stain
From €5.75 *
JOHA® Varnish cleaner JOHA® Varnish cleaner
From €9.65 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, colorless Spirit color varnish Ia, colorless
From €10.10 *
Retouching varnish yellow Retouching varnish yellow
From €14.95 *
Oil varnish Ia, primer colorless Oil varnish Ia, primer colorless
From €15.60 *
Oil varnish standard, color varnish amber Oil varnish standard, color varnish amber
From €11.60 *
Color extract yellow Color extract yellow
From €13.15 *
Customers also viewed
Book GEIGENLACKE 3. Edition Book GEIGENLACKE 3. Edition
€28.04 *
Spirit varnish dilution Spirit varnish dilution
From €2.85 *
Lycopodium Lycopodium
From €3.30 *
Water stain liquid 428, old golden brown Water stain liquid 428, old golden brown
From €6.10 *
Titebond II - Premium Titebond II - Premium
From €7.30 *
Spirit primer Ia, colorless Spirit primer Ia, colorless
From €10.95 *
Varnish brush type N Varnish brush type N
From €11.20 *
Ethanol (Alcohol) 99% Ethanol (Alcohol) 99%
From €2.85 *
Color extract golden yellow Color extract golden yellow
From €13.15 *
Color extract amber Color extract amber
From €13.15 *
Seedlac Seedlac
From €4.35 *
Spike oil, pure, Ia Spike oil, pure, Ia
From €26.35 *
Peg soap, wrap in gold paper Peg soap, wrap in gold paper
From €3.40 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, golden yellow Spirit color varnish Ia, golden yellow
From €10.10 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, amber Spirit color varnish Ia, amber
From €10.10 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, golden brown Spirit color varnish Ia, golden brown
From €10.10 *
Oil varnish standard, color varnish red brown Oil varnish standard, color varnish red brown
From €11.60 *
Brush cleaner Brush cleaner
From €4.90 *
Color extract yellow Color extract yellow
From €13.15 *
Color extract black Color extract black
From €13.15 *
Gum benzoin, in chunks with almonds inabled Gum benzoin, in chunks with almonds inabled
From €3.25 *
Benzoin, pure almond Benzoin, pure almond
From €14.00 *
Resin pure (Colophony) Resin pure (Colophony)
From €4.35 *
Gum arabic Gum arabic
From €7.15 *
Titebond - Original Titebond - Original
From €7.30 *
Water stain liquid 421, antique stain Water stain liquid 421, antique stain
From €5.75 *
Varnish brush type S Varnish brush type S
From €8.55 *
Wood cement, maple Wood cement, maple
€6.95 *
JOHA® Buffing paste, fine JOHA® Buffing paste, fine
From €7.15 *
JOHA Spirit varnish in powder colorless, completely set JOHA Spirit varnish in powder colorless,...
From €39.65 *
Imitor, for antiquing varnished instruments Imitor, for antiquing varnished instruments
From €6.75 *
Spirit primer Ia, golden brown Spirit primer Ia, golden brown
From €10.95 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, red Spirit color varnish Ia, red
From €10.10 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, red brown Spirit color varnish Ia, red brown
From €10.10 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, black Spirit color varnish Ia, black
From €10.10 *
Spirit color varnish Ia, dark brown Spirit color varnish Ia, dark brown
From €10.10 *
Spirit color varnish standard, colorless Spirit color varnish standard, colorless
From €9.80 *
Spirit varnish, primer, silky Spirit varnish, primer, silky
From €12.10 *
Spirit color varnish, silky, colorless Spirit color varnish, silky, colorless
From €12.10 *
Spirit varnish, coating, silky Spirit varnish, coating, silky
From €12.10 *
This website uses cookies, which are necessary for the technical operation of the website and are always set. Other cookies, which increase the usability of this website, serve for direct advertising or simplify interaction with other websites and social networks, will only be used with your consent. More information
Accept all Configure Decline