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September 2012

'Chattoyance' or 'holographic effect' as seen in some old violins.

September 21, 2012 16:47

I made these two small videos trying to demonstrate the "chattoyance" or "holographic effect".

As the light moves the flames in the varnish wood moves and "dances". This is known is "chattoyance" or "holographic effect", as seen in old Italian instruments, here can be seen in one of my violas.


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Today in my workshop, 16 inche viola being made.

September 16, 2012 17:56

Today in my workshop, 16 inche viola being made:


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