Scrimshaw art

There are only a few tools you need to scrimshaw: a scribe, a strong light, and some magnification. The tools we've come across that work well are reviewed here.

Greetings, FinderMakers! If you have followed me from the get-go, you may remember some earlier posts that reflected my interest in mammoth ...

Over the past few months Dr. Stuart Frank of the New Bedford Whaling Museum has been doing an assessment of Mystic Seaport's scrimshaw collection. As one of the world's authorities on the subject, Dr. Frank is greatly respected for his knowledge and Mystic Seaport is happy to have his expertise put to good use here. One of the many pieces that Dr. Frank examined is a tooth from the so-called "Mechanic" scrimshaw artist. Unknown until identified by Dr. Frank and other members of his research…

Scrimshaw is a unique and historical art form, but what exactly is scrimshaw? While most who see a scrimshaw piece realize how complex and breathtaking they are, few truly wonder about the history of the art form itself. Discover the history and where you can find these unique pieces in Hawaii.

Scrimshaw is an American folk art form in which designs are etched into ivory or bone, then colored with ink. Although you can't legally use whale ivory, it's still possible for you to practice this folk art as well! Once you've gotten the...

Scrimshaw is an American folk art form in which designs are etched into ivory or bone, then colored with ink. Although you can't legally use whale ivory, it's still possible for you to practice this folk art as well! Once you've gotten the...

This is my first attempt at Scrimshaw, after getting my Wart Hog handle from ChrisB a few months ago I knew I wanted to try my hand at it. It turned out...

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A Scrimshaw Art Journey: What it is & How to Do it; Five Simple Steps to Success A Scrimshaw Art Journey: A Lumberjock's "Short Version" of the Techniques...