scrimshaw

[paulws51]

I would like to learn to scrimshaw on deer antlers. Can anyone give me tips or explain what tools are used and how it is done? Thanks, Paul

[beaver#1]

are you wanting to use hand tools, or powered tools?

[Mark N]

My eldest brother did scrimshaw on antlers, among other things, for a living-as well as painting and sculpture.  He said that he just used a pencil for the image, then used a scribe for making the "scratches". He then filled in with India ink, wiping off the excess. I would think that  you could finer scribes from dental instruments,etc. Good luck, hope you post some pics of your work.

[pintail_drake2004]

how is this hunting knife related?

[Mark N]

The antler can be used as a handle. Scrimshawed on the end.

[prarieboy]

I Believe scrimshaw is a part of every type of knife history,hunting included. Not to Stir Crap.Just believe it's relivant. C-Yall Bob

[HMK]

You can practice on plastic spoons until you get good at it.

[Doc Blues]

Hello Paul,

look here    Eva Halat Scrimshaw
I hope it help you little

Markus

[crumrw]

What Mark N said...

[crumrw]

For sealing when complete, I've heard of using everything from renaissance wax to forehead oil.

[Mark N]

One could also scrimshaw bone handles or inlays. Antler crowns on takedown bows, scrimshawed would be kool, imo. From primitive to high art, depending on how sophisticated the piece/intended end use. I recall someone using white linen micarta/artificial ivory. Best of luck, post some pics!!

[paulws51]

Well I have found a couple of websites explaining how to scrimshaw and I think I will give it a try. Thanks everyone for the info. I will keep you updated. God Bless, Paul

[WINDTALKER]

Taugua nuts aka Vegetable Ivory great practise material some claim its so similar to the real stuff that you can't tell it apart from ivory once its polished.