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.

Learning How to Scrimshaw

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

Book Description

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."

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns

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

Book Description
Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns is perfect for carvers of any skill level to learn the traditional art form of carving lovespoons to express their romantic emotions! Featuring 5 bowl patterns and 75 original handle patterns to mix and match for hundreds of customizable carving designs, this book details the origins of each romantic wooden spoon and what they symbolize, from first date and courting spoons to wedding spoons.

Scrimshaw

Author: Steve Paszkiewicz
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1565232410
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
From sailors on the high seas who carved ivory to contemporary artists who work with ecofriendly substitutes, scrimshaw is celebrated and explicated in this introduction to developing the preparation and reproduction skills required to practice this ancient art. Collectors and artisans alike will appreciate the gallery section showcasing more than 50 masterful examples of antique and contemporary scrimshaw pieces. A ready-to-use sailing ship pattern is accompanied by instructions and photographs. Lists of tool suppliers, sources for alternatives to ivory, and books on the history of the art form are also provided.

Scrimshaw on Nantucket

Author: Stuart Frank
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781882201068
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

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.