Scrimshaw Addiction

Serious Tiger Scrimshaw

This is the next Scrimshaw. It will be done on a piece of ancient Mammoth ivory.

It weighs 72 grams and measures 8cm wide x 12.5 cm high.

Step 1 – 22/6/21

This picture shows the Ivory polished and ready for the picture to be attached so the outline can be cut.

Step 2 – 22/6/21

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

Step 3 – 23/6/21

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

Step 4 – 25/6/21

This picture shows the black background finished. Next, I’ll fill in the background leaves.

Step 5 – 28/6/21

This picture shows the background leaves and Tiger body added added. Next, I’ll complete the Tiger’s face.

Step 6 – 30/6/21

Here’s the finished scrimshaw. I’ll move on to the stand next.

Step 7 – 3/7/21

Here’s the finished Scrimshaw. The base was made from Rose wood with a Mammoth Ivory name plate.

The End.

Contact Rod: randclacey@bigpond.com