Whaling Scrimshaw
Whaling Scrimshaw
This Scrimshaw is of a whaling scene and was done in 1996 using black ink on a Hipopotomas Tusk. It weighs 435 grams and measures 250mm wide x 45mm 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 with an Ivory name plate attached using Sterling Silver pins.
Whaling Base
The Finished Piece
This picture shows the finished Scrimshaw on its stand.
Whaling Finished Scrimshaw
The End.
Contact Rod: randclacey@bigpond.com
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