Scrimshaw Addiction

Giraffes Scrimshaw

This shows two giraffes eating the top leaves from an Acacia tree. It was Scrimshawed in 2011 using black ink.

The Ivory is a large Sperm Whales tooth and is AAA grade Ivory, which is quite rare. It weighs 403 grams and measures 70mm wide x 170mm high.

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 Snakewood, Lace-Oak and Curly-Oak with an Ivory name plate attached using Sterling Silver pins.

The Finished Piece

This picture shows the finished Scrimshaw on its stand.

The End.

Contact Rod: randclacey@bigpond.com