Galipot varnish
Master violin varnish – Renaissance Legacy
GALIPOT oil varnishes are developed using tried and tested ancient processes and in-depth study of the chemistry of classic varnishes to meet the demands of today’s luthiers: ease of application, rapid drying, suppleness, durability, shine, transparency and unrivalled silkiness.
Galipot varnishes are produced in small quantities.
To place an order, please send an email with the type of varnish and the quantities required to t.echavidre@gmail.com
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AUREUS
A luminous, transparent gold base varnish, it can be used in its entirety, as a first coat or as a blend. It can be used to brighten and add shine when combined with other varnishes.
. Straw Yellow Fluorescence
125 ml - 60€
RUBEUS
Inspired by recipes developed by Pierre Flavetta, this varnish made from madder roots gives a beautiful orange-red colour.
. Salmon-coloured fluorescence.
125 ml - 80€
VESPERAL
This golden-brown varnish can be used in its entirety, as secondary coats or as a mixture. It adds complexity to a colour when combined with other varnishes.
. Fluorescence Orange Yellow
125 ml - 95€
ALOES
Intense and warm, its colour range extends from russet to dark brown, depending on the thickness of the varnish applied. Because of its concentration, it should be used in a mixture.
. Fluorescent brick orange
125 ml - 80€
NATURAL BIODEGRADABLE COMPONENTS AND PRESERVATION OF LIVING ORGANISMS
The products used do not present any risk to the operator or to the surrounding fauna. During the gemmage process, the trunk of the tree is not damaged, so the quality of the wood intended for cutting is not altered.
LOCAL SOURCING OF COMPONENTS AND TRACEABILITY
Producers and harvesters are located within a radius of less than 100km from the place where Galipot varnish is produced. Gemmage enables forest owners to generate additional income from their plots.
COMPONENTS
Galipot resin: Galipot is a gumming term used to describe the resin precipitate on the trunk of a pine tree. Contained in its resin canals, this gem is secreted by the tree in reaction to external aggressions, such as wounds or insect attacks.
Pinus Pinaster, or maritime pine, was chosen because of the particular and superior qualities of its resin, which is free of the highly allergenic molecule Delta-3-Carene.
The resin is harvested in a closed vase to obtain a pure, fluid resin. Before distillation, it is 70% rosin and 30% turpentine.
Oil: The blend of linseed oil and walnut oil ensures suppleness, shine and durability. These organic oils have been washed, filtered, decanted and clarified in the sun for several months to optimise their natural properties and avoid adding metallic salts that are harmful to the operator and the environment.
Solvents: Odourless mineral spirits and isopropanol are used as neutral solvents that leave no residue, and their evaporation is much less harmful to the body and the environment than turpentine and petroleum spirits.
Organic lavender essential oil adds viscosity to the varnish and extends application time.
Drying agents: No toxic siccatives have been used; the drying time is 12h when touched and 24h when polished, which can be reduced depending on the dilution. Users can add their own siccatives to speed up drying. The ratios have been determined at 1/3 oil to 2/3 resin. This allows the user to add a small quantity of drying oil at will.
GALIPOT oil varnishes are naturally viscous, making them ideal for users who apply with brushes or by hand. They can also be diluted to suit individual needs.
Contact
Phone number
+33 6 89 35 36 69
t.echavidre@gmail.com
Address
77 allée des Pins, Saint-Augustin, 33000 Bordeaux
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