Scrimshaw Techniques

Author: Jim Stevens
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764328312
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This guide is a dazzling showcase of this uniquely American art form. The pages are filled with tips, techniques, and insights that both educate and demonstrate the steps to creating authentic and beautiful scrimshaw. An examination of ivory includes a wide range of alternative natural and man-made ivory substitutes, including bone, horn, and nuts. Without question, this is the most complete technical and aesthetic book ever written in the field. With over 200 color photos, this step-by-step guide addresses scrimshaw tools, patterns, inking, and inlays. Originally written as a training manual for studio apprentices, this knowledge is now available to you.

Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques

Author: Jim Stevens
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764330179
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Learn techniques every scrimshaw carver needs for true proficiency in this traditional art form. Over 130 clear color photos illustrate ivory carving with hand and power tools, color and power engraving and painting, and practices in the care, conservation, repair, and restoration of ivory scrimshaw objects. Along with practical instruction on carving and decorating, the detailed text provides vital information on scrimshaw fakes, reproductions, resources, and appraisals. A unique feature is the extensive glossary, providing explanations of scrimshaw engraving, sculpting, carving, and collecting terms found collectively nowhere else. Artists using this book will gain an array of techniques and invaluable information. For scrimshaw carvers, this book is vital.

Contemporary Scrimshaw

Author: Eva Halat
Publisher: Verlag Angelika Hörnig
ISBN: 9783980874380
Category : Bone carving
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description

Whaling and the Art of Scrimshaw

Author: Charles Robert Meyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780809839247
Category : Scrimshaws
Languages : en
Pages : 271

Book Description
History of whaling and a description of the art of scrimshaw.

The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art

Author: Gerald W. R. Ward
Publisher:
ISBN: 0195313917
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 848

Book Description
"The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques deals with all aspects of materials, techniques, conservation, and restoration in both traditional and nontraditional media, including ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, painting, works on paper, textiles, video, digital art, and more. Drawing upon the expansive scholarship in The Dictionary of Art and adding new entries, this work is a comprehensive reference resource for artists, art dealers, collectors, curators, conservators, students, researchers, and scholars." "Similar in design to The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts, this one-volume reference work contains articles of various lengths in alphabetical order. The shorter, more factual articles are combined with larger, multi-section articles tracing the development of materials and techniques in various geographical locations. The Encyclopedia provides unparalleled scope and depth, and it offers fully updated articles and bibliography as well as over 150 illustrations and color plates." "The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques offers scholarly information on materials and techniques in art for anyone who studies, creates, collects, or deals in works of art. The entries are written to be accessible to a wide range of readers, and the work is designed as a reliable and convenient resource covering this essential area in the visual arts."

Learning How to Scrimshaw

Author: Ron Newton
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467083267
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns

Author: David Western
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658801
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
· Learn the traditional language of carving lovespoons · Details the symbolic meaning of 75 wooden lovespoon designs, from asking someone on a first date and courting spoons to wedding spoons and more · Features 5 distinctive bowl patterns and 75 original handle patterns for hundreds of customizable, mix-and-match design opportunities to express your one-of-a-kind love · David Western is a lovespoon expert and the author of Fine Art of Carving Lovespoons and History of Lovespoons

Scrimshaw in Theory and Practice

Author: Richard Maier
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764349676
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Scrimshaw is the art of the Eskimos and whalers. They began by carving fine lines into walrus ivory and bones, which developed into complex images. Today, scrimshaw is a recognized art form that inspires collectors all over the world - especially in Europe and the United States. Richard "Ritchi" Maier is one of the best "scrimshanders" internationally. In this volume, this skilled engraver explains the history and technique of scrimshaw engraving. Most of the book is a practical guide for those who want to try their hand at this artwork. The author provides tips on materials, equipment, and tools, and describes every step in detail, allowing the reader to share in his broad experience. Many photographs and illustrations detail techniques, procedures, and finished pieces. It is a perfect guidebook for anyone entering the wonderful world of scrimshaw.

High Magick

Author: Philip H. Farber
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738763020
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
Powerful Magick with One of the World's Most Potent Plants Elevate your magical practice with cannabis. Exploring everything from ancient elixirs to modern mystics like Aleister Crowley and Timothy Leary, High Magick is all about using cannabis safely and effectively in spiritual settings. You will find specific ways to use cannabis for: Invocation Evocation Banishing Meditation Energy healing Divination Scrying Chakra Activation Toasting Praising Pathworking Consecrating Charging Working with Ancestors Making Change in the World Filled with step-by-step instructions as well as helpful insights into some of the most famous ritual magicians and cannabis proponents in the world, this book helps you harness the spiritual power of this amazing plant. Within these pages, you will also discover how to conduct dynamic rituals like the Talking Joint, the Smoke of Excellence, the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Leaf, and the Cannabis Magick Holon Ritual.

The Art of Resin Jewelry

Author: Sherri Haab
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 9780823003440
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Introduces the art of creating a variety of unique jewelry designs from plastic resins, explaining how to work with liquid resin, the techniques of design, and complete instructions for necklaces, bangles, bracelets, pins, earrings, rings, and other projects. Original.