Scrimshaw Addiction

LappingTiger Scrimshaw

My next Scrimshaw is a tiger in the dappled light lapping water.

I’ll use this piece of ancient Mammoth Ivory. It weighs 93 grams and measures 12.5 cm wide x 8.5 cm high.

Step 1 – 14/10/20

This picture shows the Mammoth ivory polished and ready for the picture to be attached. There are a few marks on the surface, but it should turn out nicely.

Step 2 – 15/10/20

This picture shows the picture attached to the Ivory ready for the outline to be cut.

Step 3 – 16/10/20

This picture shows the outline cut and black oil paint applied. Next, I will do the black areas.

Step 4 – 25/10/20

This picture shows the black areas filled in which was very time-consuming.

Step 5 – 27/10/20

This picture shows the yellow rocky background filled in. Next, I’ll fill in the green leaves.

Step 6 – 1/11/20

This picture shows the complete background filled in.

Step 7 – 3/11/20

This picture shows the tiger’s reflection finished.

Step 8 – 5/11/20

This picture shows the tiger finished.

Step 9 – 7/11/20

Here’s the finished Scrimshaw on a rosewood stand with a Mammoth Ivory name plate.

The End.

Contact Rod: randclacey@bigpond.com