I Varnished a Violin with Pure Gold

Is it really possible to varnish a violin using pure gold? In this video, I present my latest precious violin, a unique instrument that brings together traditional violin making and rare materials. The violin features gold dust integrated into the varnish, along with rubies set into the scroll and the pegs, creating an object where sound, materials, and visual language meet. This is not about decoration for its own sake, but about exploring how far craftsmanship, materials, and artistic intention can go while still respecting the acoustic core of the instrument. I explains the ideas behind this violin, the technical challenges involved, and how such materials can be used without compromising structure, balance, or sound. Every element — from the wood selection to the varnish, from the gemstones to the final setup — is carefully considered as part of a single, coherent vision. If you are interested in: Italian violin making Precious violins Gold varnish on violins Decorated violins Cremona violin makers Artistic violin making The relationship between materials and sound this video offers a closer look into a very special project from the Cremona workshop. Thank you for watching. Meanwhile all the best from Cremona Edgar Searching for the right Violin🎻, Viola🎻, Cello🎻 or Doublebass🎻 ? Write me an e-mail: [email protected] Or visit my Shop 🛒 here: https://violincellomaker.com Want to build your violin by yourself? Edgar’s Online Violinmaking Academy http://edgar-online-violinmaking-acad... For more exclusive content check out my Patreon page, you will find extra video and content waiting for you: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34343314 Starting from 3 Euro per month you be a part of the community! 📬 To be always updated when something new is coming sign up here for the NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2kfVWQA Get in touch with me: Facebook: Edgar Russ - Distinguished Violinmaking https://bit.ly/2lQjBHt Instagram: @edgarrussviolinmaker Special thanks to my Patrons: Jaan Ader, Vincent Colletti, Thomas Trempel, Eddy Verheggen, Steve Davison, Vernon Miller, Thomas Gagnon, David Hofmann, Jonathan Sun, Joe Shirley, Charalampos Dafermos, Robert Kierzkowski, Jon, Terry Vaughn, Rachel Landau, Tobias Radmer, Kenneth Webb, Marcelo Marpegan, C. D., Tales Lobosco, Dave Tuel, Andy Renshaw, Richard McCarthy, Doug Roth, Gerard Mc Donnell, Nikolai Buergin 🎻🤩