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Synopsis
Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures adorn handcrafted knives, jewelry, billiard cues, cigarette lighters, and many other objects. With over 700 photos, this book presents a history of scrimshaw, provides instruction on carving and decorating beautiful scrimshaw, and displays a gallery of 45 international artists. Their fascinating work gives carvers inspiration. This unique book gives artists, collectors, and everyone interested in scrimshaw a great reference.
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Eva Halat has been an enthusiastic scrimshaw carver for many years.
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Contemporary Scrimshaw
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ISBN 13: 9780764330490
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Contemporary Scrimshaw
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ISBN 13: 9780764330490
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Contemporary Scrimshaw
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ISBN 10: 0764330497
ISBN 13: 9780764330490
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Hardback. Condition: New. Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures adorn handcrafted knives, jewelry, billiard cues, cigarette lighters, and many other objects. With over 700 photos, this book presents a history of scrimshaw, provides instruction on carving and decorating beautiful scrimshaw, and displays a gallery of 45 international artists. Their fascinating work gives carvers inspiration. This unique book gives artists, collectors, and everyone interested in scrimshaw a great reference. Seller Inventory # LU-9780764330490
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Condition: New. Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures adorn Num Pages: 240 pages, 318 color & 390 b/w photos. BIC Classification: AFKC; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1602. . 2008. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780764330490
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Contemporary Scrimshaw
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Condition: New. Scrimshaw is a technique of stippling and scratching on fossil ivory, horn, and bone. Its roots lie in the traditional art of whaling men of the 18th and 19th centuries, but it has developed as a recognized art form. Today, fine scrimshaw miniatures adorn Num Pages: 240 pages, 318 color & 390 b/w photos. BIC Classification: AFKC; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 223 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1602. . 2008. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780764330490
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