After completing three flat tops, I've jumped into my first carved top project. The top plate looks like it's worthy of continuing on to the rest of the build. My question is about how to add a binding to the oval sound hole. I'm finding the plastic Stewmac binding to be a real pain to shape into a nice fit. I tried heating it, to no avail. So what's the next level up in binding materials that I should consider? Celluloid? Bent wood? I'm not ready for purfling, rossettes, and all that just yet, but I would like to add a tasteful lining inside the sound hole.
Thanks,
Parker
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