Tiger Scrimshaw – “The Leap”

“The Leap” Tiger Scrimshaw

The Leap Finished Image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This picture shows the next scrimshaw I will attempt; the ivory is quite stained with a brown color because of being buried in the ground for thousands of years, this discoloration will mainly affect the white areas as the white paint doesn’t cover easily.

The Mammoth Ivory weighs 805grams and measures 26cm x 14cm wide around the curve at the base. The black background will take many many hours of stippling, that’s scrimshaw, you don’t do scrimshaw if you’re in a hurry.

Step 1 – 27/3/20

This picture shows the raw ivory; let’s see what it will become.

Polished Ivory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2 – 27/3/20

This picture shows the ivory with the tiger picture attached ready to cut the outline.

Ivory With Picture Attached

Step 3 – 5/4/20

This picture shows the black areas filled in, next I will do the water, dang this will take some time, the solid black took enough time, but it will seem like a breeze compared to the water.

Scrimshaw With Black Added

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4 – 29/4/20

This picture shows the water finished, this was very time intensive, but that’s scrimshaw. Next is the Tiger; this should be the easiest section.

Tiger With Water Added

Step 5 – 5/5/20

Finished at last, contamination of the colours was a real issue with this one.

The Leap Finished Scrimshaw

The End.

Contact Rod: randclacey@bigpond.com