How to Age a Violin
- 1). Loosen the strings on the violin by one-half turn counterclockwise. Complete this process on all four strings to prevent the tension in the violin strings from eventually bending the neck and warping the instrument.
- 2). Wipe the strings with a damp cloth to remove the rosin from the bow hairs. Rub the strings in a single direction from the tip of the bow to the frog.
- 3). Wrap the violin in a clean, soft cloth to protect the instrument from movement and potential damage from transit.
- 4). Place the violin in its case and store it in a location that does not have extreme temperatures or humidity as both heat and cold can damage a violin.
- 5). Place the bow properly in the case by securing the stick with the notches at the top and bottom on the inside of the violin case.
- 6). Drop a cloth over the top of the violin to provide extra padding and protect the instrument while in storage.
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