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Tried my hand at some scrimshaw...

Discussion in 'Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment' started by WValtakis, Sep 16, 2019.

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  1. Sep 16, 2019 #1
    WValtakis

    WValtakis Hand Engraving, Anodizing and Embellishment Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Old piano key inlay on a Böker Gamma, pretty pleased with my first try at scratching ivory;)

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    Last edited: Sep 16, 2019
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  2. Sep 16, 2019 #2
    Ajack60

    Ajack60 Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    Looks good.
    The pattern is sweet.
     
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  3. Sep 16, 2019 #3
    bflying

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    Looks great! And I never would have thought of popping piano keys for an ivory source.
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2019 #4
    WValtakis

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    Thanks! Just something I sketched up to fill the space;)

    Yeah, a coworker gave me a bag:D
     
  5. Sep 16, 2019 #5
    wardcleaver

    wardcleaver Gold Member Gold Member Basic Member

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    Nice work!
     
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  6. Sep 16, 2019 #6
    khopesh

    khopesh Gold Member Gold Member

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    Looks great. I have that same ceramic boker from when I was a kid. That update give it a great new look.
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2019 #7
    duramax

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    Very nice ! Great job
     
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  8. Sep 16, 2019 #8
    WValtakis

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    Thanks guys:D
     
  9. Sep 17, 2019 #9
    ecallahan

    ecallahan Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think it looks great.
     
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  10. Sep 18, 2019 #10
    WValtakis

    WValtakis Hand Engraving, Anodizing and Embellishment Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Was trying out a faceted point geometry, but had some tracking problems that gave me a little squiggle in the outlines:( Changed back to a round point, and tried out some cross hatching instead of stippling for the background...
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  11. Sep 18, 2019 #11
    WValtakis

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  12. Sep 18, 2019 #12
    WValtakis

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  13. Sep 21, 2019 #13
    pshn60

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    Really nice! Ive been whittling/carving for a few years and I wish I had your talent
     
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  14. Sep 22, 2019 #14
    r8shell

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    That looks fantastic! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  15. Sep 22, 2019 #15
    WValtakis

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    Thanks! I know you dabble in scrimshaw too, I've seen some fine work from you as well:thumbsup::)
     
  16. Sep 22, 2019 #16
    Redmeadow Knives

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    Man I love the look of that. What materials other than ivory can you Scrimshaw?
     
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  17. Sep 22, 2019 #17
    WValtakis

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    Pretty much anything that will take a clean scratch I imagine, so nothing particularly fibrous. I've seen scrimshaw on most of the ivory substitutes, various horn, paper micarta, etc.
     
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  18. Sep 22, 2019 #18
    r8shell

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    Smooth bone works well.
     
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  19. Sep 22, 2019 #19
    WValtakis

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    Can't believe I forgot that, I've seen beautiful work by you on smooth bone:thumbsup:
     
  20. Sep 22, 2019 #20
    r8shell

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    Thank you. :)
     
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