N E W 5 - O C T A V E H A R P S I C H O R D S I N
T H E N E A P O L I T A N S T Y L E
Making the Soundboard Rosettes
This section is intended as a general guide to the techniques used by Johnny to make these rosettes.
A great deal of useful information was found on various websites and elsewhere. Have a look at:
Rose making by Denzil Wraight
Suggestions for rose makers by R.K. Lee
Decorative rosettes on Italian keyboard instruments by William Hendry
Making Neapolitan-style soundboard rosettes by Johnny Bell
Further information can be obtained by clicking on the links below.
Click here for details of scraping the parchment-backed wood veneer
Click here for details of the wood backing used while punching the rosettes.
