Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques

Author : Jim Stevens
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764330179
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques written by Jim Stevens and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Jim Stevens
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780764328312
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scrimshaw Techniques written by Jim Stevens and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Eva Halat
Publisher : Verlag Angelika Hörnig
ISBN 13 : 9783980874380
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Scrimshaw written by Eva Halat and published by Verlag Angelika Hörnig. This book was released on 2005 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles Robert Meyer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780809839247
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Whaling and the Art of Scrimshaw written by Charles Robert Meyer and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of whaling and a description of the art of scrimshaw.

Author : Andrew Perkins
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781469932996
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scrimshaw? But I Can't Draw! How to Scrimshaw, Volume 1 written by Andrew Perkins and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to scrimshaw without knowing how to draw, using two hundred year old techniques of the whalemen with easily accessible modern tools and materials! While the whaling industry has ceased to exist, the art form of the whaleman continues on into the twenty first century. Using ancient mammoth ivory, natural "vegetable ivory" or other materials, you can create beautiful works of art the way the sailors did, without needing to lean over the port bow! A great way to de-stress, scrimshaw will bring you into a world of art you may never have thought possible to achieve. "Scrimshaw? But I Can't Draw!" has links to just about everything you need: ~ fossilized ivory ~ "vegetable" ivory ~ tools ~ pigments ~ preparing tools and materials ~ techniques for shading ~ polishes and preservatives, and more. Great book for beginners and who can and cannot draw, "Scrimshaw? But I Can't Draw!" will walk you through the simple steps that many of the top scrimshaw artists use today.

Author : Sue Walters
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607651211
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pyrography Workbook written by Sue Walters and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A best-seller! Renowned pyrographer Sue Walters teaches you everything you need to know to create stunning pyrography artwork with three step-by-step projects, original patterns, and an inspiring gallery of work. Includes information on equipment, safety, materials, pattern preparation, techniques and 3 projects; a beginner, an intermediate, and an advanced.

Author : Steve Paszkiewicz
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1565232410
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scrimshaw written by Steve Paszkiewicz and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Hayley Barrett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481487604
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Miss Mitchell Saw written by Hayley Barrett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the amazing true story of Maria Mitchell, America’s first professional female astronomer. Every evening, from the time she was a child, Maria Mitchell stood on her rooftop with her telescope and swept the sky. And then one night she saw something unusual—a comet no one had ever seen before! Miss Mitchell’s extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and paved the way for her to become America’s first professional female astronomer. Gorgeously illustrated by Diana Sudyka, this moving picture book about a girl from humble beginnings who became a star in the field of astronomy is sure to inspire budding scientists everywhere.

Author : Sherri Haab
Publisher : Potter Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780823003440
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Resin Jewelry written by Sherri Haab and published by Potter Craft. This book was released on 2006 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Jim Stevens
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780764334894
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Powder Horns written by Jim Stevens and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create beautiful, functional powder horns. 275 color photos illustrate working, shaping, decorating, and finishing techniques. Historic and modern tools and equipment are introduced for inlays, engrailing, and scrimshaw. Leather strap weaving and braiding methods are also provided for carrying the finished horn in an authentic manner. For inspiration, a photo gallery shows finished powder horns and a contact list includes the artists featured. There is no better resource for the craftsman seeking to make an authentic, functional powder horn.