Scrimshaw/Engraving and Filework on knives Discussions - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T09:58:47Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/group/scrimshawonknives/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noNeed some information on artist "Adams"tag:iknifecollector.com,2017-09-06:3181080:Topic:14975772017-09-06T16:05:55.323ZSteven Susmanhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/StevenSusman
<p>Trying to identify a scrimshaw artist on this TRO knife. Probably done in the 80's</p>
<p>Artist is Adams bur can't find any info</p>
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<p>Trying to identify a scrimshaw artist on this TRO knife. Probably done in the 80's</p>
<p>Artist is Adams bur can't find any info</p>
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<p>Hi Everybody,</p>
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<p>I feel a little bit over my head here, as I have very little experience with the knife collector community. I hope my posting here is not out of line.</p>
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<p>I'm a long-time scrimshander, having started with the Alaska Silver and Ivory Company in Bellingham Washington back in 1974. I've been freelance since '76, mostly doing work for retailers in Hawaii, Alaska, California, and New England. I've always been curious about the field of engraved knife…</p>
<p>Hi Everybody,</p>
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<p>I feel a little bit over my head here, as I have very little experience with the knife collector community. I hope my posting here is not out of line.</p>
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<p>I'm a long-time scrimshander, having started with the Alaska Silver and Ivory Company in Bellingham Washington back in 1974. I've been freelance since '76, mostly doing work for retailers in Hawaii, Alaska, California, and New England. I've always been curious about the field of engraved knife handles, but I've had no contact with anyone involved in the trade. I'd love to start doing commissioned work on knives, and I was wondering if someone might give me some advice on a good way to start.</p>
<p>You can see samples of my work at: <a href="http://lizsumner.com/mcscrimshaw/">http://lizsumner.com/mcscrimshaw/</a></p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Michael Cohen</p>
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<p>hi,</p>
<p>does anyone know where I can find an al mar scrimshaw osprey</p>
<p>hi,</p>
<p>does anyone know where I can find an al mar scrimshaw osprey</p> Does anyone know who scrimshaw artist MW is?tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-04-29:3181080:Topic:8417182013-04-29T00:41:27.940ZCharles Samplehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/CharlesSample
<p>I won this knife on an ebay bid. It is scrimshaw and is signed MW. Does anyone know who the artist might be?…</p>
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<p>I won this knife on an ebay bid. It is scrimshaw and is signed MW. Does anyone know who the artist might be?</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655228087?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655228087?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
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<p>For all of you starting into scrimshaw there are certain items you needs to aquire both materials ans skills wise. I am seeing a lot of promising scrimshaw that needs to expand on detail and density. First off , instead of ink try tube acrylic paint. I like Gannon and the darkest densest black your local art store may have. Have a tissue ready, apply with a Q-tip and wipe first immediately . Then lightly moisten a tissue and wipe away balance of acrylic paint. A slightly wet Q-tip can remove…</p>
<p>For all of you starting into scrimshaw there are certain items you needs to aquire both materials ans skills wise. I am seeing a lot of promising scrimshaw that needs to expand on detail and density. First off , instead of ink try tube acrylic paint. I like Gannon and the darkest densest black your local art store may have. Have a tissue ready, apply with a Q-tip and wipe first immediately . Then lightly moisten a tissue and wipe away balance of acrylic paint. A slightly wet Q-tip can remove stubborn areas. This will help with your color density right away</p>
<p>Now to the detail. Always realize the art you are doing has shape and is not flat unless it is a map. So after laying out your basic art do your detail from the focal point out. If I am doing a wolfs face I do the outline of the eyes and fill in the iris and pupil and then the hair around the eye and out from there.</p>
<p>When doing hair your scrim stroke should never be any longer than the hair itself would actually be. Be doing this you can again improve you density and work your way to the edge of you layout art.</p>
<p>All in all adding more detail will give you a more standout handle or object of art. It improves your skills because as you do more detail you will see how quickly people notice the artwork on your table and will increase the worth of you scrim. I do love doing scrimshaw but ultimately I like being paid well for it.</p>
<p>Kepp a sharp tip and have fun...HutcH</p>
<p> </p> Engravingtag:iknifecollector.com,2013-04-05:3181080:Topic:8262352013-04-05T15:55:22.647ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<h1>New engraving on Al Mar knife with Gold Inlay</h1>
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<h1>New engraving on Al Mar knife with Gold Inlay</h1>
<p><a class="nolink">Posted by </a><a href="http://www.iknifecollector.com/profile/DavidVilliard">David Villiard</a><a class="nolink"> on January 14, 2010 at 10:57</a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655226934?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655226934?profile=original" width="737" class="align-full"/></a></p> fileworktag:iknifecollector.com,2013-04-05:3181080:Topic:8261462013-04-05T15:25:38.767ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
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</div> Skull Knivestag:iknifecollector.com,2012-03-13:3181080:Topic:5719322012-03-13T06:37:06.156ZLeopold Lacrimosahttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/LeopoldLacrimosa
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<p>Now on my website: …</p>
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<p>Now on my website: <a href="http://www.sonorandesertknives.com/product_info.php?products_id=16605">http://www.sonorandesertknives.com/product_info.php?products_id=16605</a></p> Second of Two Knivestag:iknifecollector.com,2012-02-16:3181080:Topic:5544672012-02-16T19:43:41.296ZLeopold Lacrimosahttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/LeopoldLacrimosa
<p>Here are photos of the second knife I had Scrimshawed by Donna Ruprecht.</p>
<p>I hope you like.…</p>
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<p>Here are photos of the second knife I had Scrimshawed by Donna Ruprecht.</p>
<p>I hope you like.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655231829?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655231829?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p> First of Two Knivestag:iknifecollector.com,2012-01-20:3181080:Topic:5377882012-01-20T04:24:01.192ZLeopold Lacrimosahttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/LeopoldLacrimosa
<p>Here is the first of two knives I'm having Scrimshaw. The artist is Donna Ruprecht of Maine.</p>
<p>The Scrimshaw is on both sides. The knife is a Meyerco Charles Sauer Designed Mini 4 Bore.…</p>
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<p>Here is the first of two knives I'm having Scrimshaw. The artist is Donna Ruprecht of Maine.</p>
<p>The Scrimshaw is on both sides. The knife is a Meyerco Charles Sauer Designed Mini 4 Bore.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.sonorandesertknives.com/product_info.php?cPath=370&products_id=16166" target="_blank"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655211992?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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