Thank you fr this. Perhaps I didn't make myself clear: by having an 'ancient history' I did not mean an history going back to antiquity (Greek/ Roman etc) but a long history of usage (in Europe). First (European) use in the 1400s, as you report, is quite old enough for me to give it a pedigree! MH
Roman Turovsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nonwithstanding the above, an earlier email mentions that David Van > Edwards suggests using oil on bellies and, since he is widely recognised > as being > one of the finest lute makers around today, you may also care > to reflect on this advice.. > > Linseed Oil has an ancient history of widespread use in painting, wood > finishing and varnishes (including instrument varnishes) and was readily > available to the Old Ones. Linseed oil has no ancient history in painting. It was first used as a painting medium in Flanders by VanEyk in the 1400's, and brought into Italy by his student Antonello da Messina. The ancients already new that it had PH detrimental to fiber and required gelatin sealant barrier. RT To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --------------------------------- The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. --
