Let's Melt Winter Snow with a HOT Scrimshaw Show (Thanks, r8shell!)

[GasMan1]

Just a cool deal all around. :thumbup: . I never knew I was a fan of scrimshaw till recently. I really appreciate the talent r8shell. And that math seems pretty elementary. So let's never bring it up again. . Thanks for sharing Gary.

 

[TPVT]

what a great thread. growing up around the ocean, i have always appreciated scrimshaw. i do not have any to show, but wanted to post my appreciation. and now i'm subscribed!

 

[TPVT]

Here's my attempt at a lighthouse that I'm not very pleased with, and plan to work over when I get a chance. Jeff's peanut is much nicer:


I like the other side more:

"The Shack" on Long Beach Island


I have a few scrimshaw knives by "National Blade" which I think was owned by Parker that I need to photograph, and I look forward to seeing more pictures from everyone!

this is so cool. :thumbup:

 

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[SA Condor]

The only one I have is a very special one to me! I'm a missionary down in South America and Matt Bailey made (and then gifted) this knife and sheath for me. His desire is that the knife can be used in the ministry! Very cool guy, very cool knife.

Here it is, hand forged and hand ground. Scrimshaw work done by Matt too :thumbup:

 

[Jack Black]

Lovely gesture r8shell, and a great post GT :thumbup: I'm really enjoying seeing the scrimshaw folks have done :thumbup:

 

[RobbW]

Some amazing scrimshaw here, both professional and "homebrewed". It's nice to see people trying out new skills.

SA Condor: that's a great knife with a great backstory! Really like the lines on that knife, and it looks like it's earning its keep with that patina. :thumbup:

 

[5K Qs]

Thanks for all the fine scrimshaw examples, folks! :thumbup:
Ben, that whale/squid battle on your Grandaddy Barlow is classic.
Jeff, that lighthouse on the Peanut is another beauty.
Jake, the patriotic sowbelly is striking; you should get your white sowbelly done.
Harry, I like the scenes on your lockbacks; ship-related and wildlife-related seem to be two major genres for scrimshaw.
Rachel, special thanks for making this thread possible in the first place; the sentimental connections of your shack scrim are splendid!
cccxiv, the artwork on those Russlocks is stunning!
Randy, your turkey on mammoth ivory is incredible!
SACondor, the handmade knife with the religious symbols must be a real treasure for you.

Thanks also for the kind comments to me, and especially for the richly-deserved praise for Rachel's talent! :thumbup:

By the way, my town's temperature hit 60 yesterday and 70 today; about the only snow left is in plowed piles! Just sayin'.

- GT

 

[JSCHENK]

The only one I have is a very special one to me! I'm a missionary down in South America and Matt Bailey made (and then gifted) this knife and sheath for me. His desire is that the knife can be used in the ministry! Very cool guy, very cool knife.

Here it is, hand forged and hand ground. Scrimshaw work done by Matt too[emoji106]

Very cool knife. Even cooler message. Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 3:18. Keep looking for the "houses of peace" Lk 10

 

[btb01]

Just tried my hand at some scrimshaw for the first time this morning. It's not great, and I probably didn't do certain things right, but I guess it turned out ok. (I remember reading something about the "correct" process a while back, but I just sort of winged it today; used a sharp-pointed wood screw for the scratching, and some Noodler's #41 Brown fountain pen ink I had on hand for the staining.) I figured I'd start out with a design that only required straight lines. Also, I noticed that the ink soaked into some parts of the bone that weren't scratched. Maybe I left the ink sitting on the surface too long? I don't know. Anyways, here it is.

 

[Old Engineer]

Just tried my hand at some scrimshaw for the first time this morning. It's not great, and I probably didn't do certain things right, but I guess it turned out ok. (I remember reading something about the "correct" process a while back, but I just sort of winged it today; used a sharp-pointed wood screw for the scratching, and some Noodler's #41 Brown fountain pen ink I had on hand for the staining.) I figured I'd start out with a design that only required straight lines. Also, I noticed that the ink soaked into some parts of the bone that weren't scratched. Maybe I left the ink sitting on the surface too long? I don't know. Anyways, here it is.

Maybe it isn't a professional job , but it is better than I could do , and it is your knife , so what the heck !!! I like it !!!

Harry

 

[r8shell]

That looks good, Barrett. :thumbup:

As to the ink going into the bone, I've had the same thing happen. I think the bone that Rough Rider uses is a bit porous on the surface. It helps if you put a layer of beeswax on before you start scribing.

 

[btb01]

Harry and r8shell, thanks for the kind words!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Wow ......Gary marvelous Thread my friend, I really enjoyed looking through here, R8shell - thats a very very thoughtful gift - and one that you laboured on yourself - to me that makes it such a great and treasured gift for Gary - well done!

Love the examples shown, Gary Harbours work is stunning, imo R8shell is not that far away, a bit more practice and Bang!

 

[Pipeman]

About the best I can do as far as drawing is concerned are maybe stick men,but I do like scratching my stuff.
I love your scrimshaw work r8shell, keep it up.

Best regards

Robin

 

[wlfryjr]

You are a very good scratcher Robin.

Nice beach house Rachel and your thoughtfulness..