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sealing the inlay around the rosettes?

Jonathan - 12-26-2006 at 05:23 AM

On a lot of ouds, I see some sort of transparent material covering the inlay bands around the central rosette. It looks brushed on. What is this? What is its purpose?

Dr. Oud - 12-30-2006 at 11:50 AM

You can test the fiinish with a few simple methods, a q-tip dipped in warm water rubbed on the area will remove some if it is hide glue. use acetone to test the finish