Callier-Scollard Violins
Craig Scollard

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Casting Repairs

These pages show my new technique for casting repairs.

Replacing a Missing Cello Corner — ⓘ
Replacing a Missing Cello Corner

A damaged cello with a missing corner is restored by creating a custom mold from the opposite side, casting a replacement corner, shaping it to match the original profile, and blending the repair with touch-up varnish. See how a missing cello corner is recreated using a custom template and mold, cast repair material, careful shaping, and touch-up varnish to restore the instrument's original appearance.
Rebuilding a Broken Violin Corner and Edge Using Casting — ⓘ
Rebuilding a Broken Violin Corner and Edge Using Casting

Repair of a damaged violin corner and top edge using custom chipboard templates, Styrofoam molds, and casting material to reconstruct the missing wood. This violin had damage to a corner and an adjoining section of the top edge. Chipboard templates were used to establish the original shapes, and custom Styrofoam molds were constructed to contain the casting material. The two-mold technique helped maintain a flat surface aligned with the original top, reducing the amount of final shaping required. After curing, the reconstructed corner and edge were carefully trimmed, shaped, and varnished to blend with the surrounding instrument.
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