I cut out the places for the corner blocks, and finished it with some clear polyurethane. This will protect it so I can use it in the future, and keep the wood from changing.
Gracie cut out her violin back.
I glued the corner blocks on mine, and cut out the points.
Watch as I make a viola, step by step. I'm going to be making a copy of a Laurentius Storioni, originally made in 1795. It will have flowers inlaid near the points, and will finish to be 16 in. long. I'm going to be making and using an inside mold to make the viola. I'm learning violin/viola making from Al Faruolo, along with my brother and sister.