Karen Loomis

Enhance your work

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consultations: $50/hr

Send email to schedule

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For makers of metal-strung harps

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Inform your harp making

Learn about materials and craftsmanship

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Whether you are building harps modeled after historical instruments, or your own designs, you can enhance your work by exploring the craftsmanship of the historical metal-strung harps of Ireland and Scotland.

                                                                 

• materials (woods, metals, pigments)

• construction methods

• stringing

• decorative work

• tuning pins

• historical modifications

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For all instrument makers

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How to forensically examine an instrument 

(without expensive equipment)

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Planning to view an historical instrument? Make the most of your visit!

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• how to prepare for your visit

• what to bring with you

• do’s and don’ts for examining an historical artifact

• what to look for, what to record and measure

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How to work with 3D (‘laser’) scans

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Do you have a 3D scan of an instrument, or are planning to have one scanned? I can show you how to view and work with 3D scans to extract the information you need.

 

• where to find free software

• taking measurements

• creating cross sections and orthographic views

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Or, let me do the work for you. Send email for pricing.

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