Crab Scrimshaw
Fiddler Scrimshaw
This Scrimshaw is of a Fiddler crab and was done in 2014 using black ink. The Ivory is a Pigs Tusk, they are very plentifull in north eastern Australia where I live. It weighs 34 grams and measures 110mm wide x 25mm high. This Ivory has a very hard layer of denteen similar to the layer on a Hippos tusk which makes it difficult to work on. This is the third Scrimshaw by my son Shaun.
The Scrimshaw
I don’t have any progressive pictures as I didn’t photograph it or document all the details back then. The process of making it was just like the more recent walkthroughs except without colour.
1) Polish the Ivory
2) Attach the picture and cut around the outline and prominent features
3) Apply black oil paint to the etched sections
4) Fill in the darkest areas, then move onto the light parts. If you do it the other way around the shading and colours will become contaminated
The Base
The base is made from an unknown wood with an Ivory name plate attached using Sterling Silver pins.
Fiddler Base
The Finished Piece
This picture shows the finished Scrimshaw on its stand.
Fiddler Finished Scrimshaw
The End.
Contact Rod: randclacey@bigpond.com
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