Three grades of sanding and polishing did wonders for the instrument. The first sanding was with
400-grit paper and soapy water. The second was 600-grit, and the third was with pumice and oil.
After a thorough cleaning with a damp paper towel and dry wipe, it was ready for the second coat
of varnish.
This coat went on very smoothly. I used the same mixture as for the
first coat, but being very careful to maintain even more consistent strokes. The colour still is
not nearly what Jayne had in mind, but is perhaps closer than before.