Scrimshaw Addiction

Owl Scrimshaw

This Scrimshaw is of a Hoot Owl and was done in 2013 using black ink on a Whales tooth. It weighs 173 grams and measures 50mm wide x 125mm high. This is the second Scrimshaw by my son Shaun and mainly uses lines to replicate the look of feathers.

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.

The Finished Piece

This picture shows the finished Scrimshaw on its stand.

The End.

Contact Rod: randclacey@bigpond.com