- Scrimshaw - Wikipedia
Scrimshaw is scrollwork, engravings, and carvings done in bone or ivory Typically it refers to the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the byproducts of whales, such as bones or cartilage
- Scrimshaw - A Lost Art Revived - Explore at Scrimshanders
Explore Scrimshanders com for a stunning array of scrimshaw products, each handcrafted to perfection Our exclusive collections offer timeless pieces that blend tradition with contemporary aesthetics
- How to Scrimshaw (with Pictures) - wikiHow
Scrimshaw is an American folk art form in which designs are etched into ivory or bone, then colored with ink Although you can't legally use whale ivory, it's still possible for you to practice this folk art as well!
- Scrimshaw Artists – Continuing a Centuries Old Artform
From world famous artists like Bob Hergert to notable artists like Scot Kimel, Ron Newton and others Scrimshaw artists work on a variety of materials from pre-ban ivory to mammoth ivory, from man-made materials to egg shells! Links to scrimshaw artists nationwide and worldwide
- Scrimshaw | Whalebone, Ivory Carving | Britannica
Examples date from the late 17th century, but the craft reached its peak during the years 1830–50 Scrimshaw is still practiced by whalers such as the Chukchi of Siberia and the Eskimos of Siberia and Alaska This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen
- How To Scrimshaw: Tools, Kits, Basics, and Techniques
Today we will go through everything you need to know about how to scrimshaw – tools to use (and kits if you want to gather all the tools quickly), basics on how to get started, and two techniques, stipple and scratch
- The Artistic Process: How Scrimshaw Is Made
Some artists incorporate color or gold leaf, while others remain faithful to the traditional sepia-toned look of aged scrimshaw
- Scrimshaw Collectibles - A Timeless Art Form - Marks4Antiques
Scrimshaw is a delicate art form that requires patience, skill, and attention to detail The process involves using a sharp instrument, such as a needle or knife, to scratch designs into the surface of ivory or bone
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