Author: Ron NewtonPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1467083267
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Scrimshaw Techniques
Author: Jim StevensPublisher: 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 StevensPublisher: 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.
Author: Eva HalatA Mariner's Fancy
Author: Nina HellmanPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Discusses the art of scrimshaw and the role of New York in the history of American whaling. Presents pictures and descriptions of pieces from the South Street Seaport Museum in New York City.
Author: Norm Flayderman
Author: Stuart FrankComedy of Doom
Author: Joseph ScrimshawPublisher:
ISBN: 9780985685607
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Comedy of Doom is a collection of essays, parodies, and true stories covering every major topic in geek culture. Including smart, funny takes on video games, Star Wars, vampires, Doctor Who, Jane Austen, a complete guide to emotional preparation for the zombie apocalypse, instructions for the new sport called Competitive Hugging, and more.
A Treasury of American Scrimshaw
Author: Michael McManusPublisher: Penguin Putnam
ISBN: 9780670862344
Category : Bone carving
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"It has been estimated that about 200,000 whalers from New England and New York created scrimshaw. Although these scrimshanders were not artists per se, their work - as can readily be seen and appreciated in the wonderful color plates for this book that are reproduced from the collections of four great American whaling museums - has a compelling beauty that captures one's interest through its display of craftsmanship. This pastime, which is distinctive to American whaling, produced many fascinating objects from the strictly utilitarian to the fully decorative, and they have been organized here in six main sections: For Use on Board, For Use at Home, Made to Be Seen, Known and Supposed Makers, Ornamentation, and Not What It Seems. They comprise an enduring and invaluable legacy of American folk art and history."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Learning How to Scrimshaw
Author: Ron NewtonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781425932978
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
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