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An examination of ivory includes a wide range of alternative natural and man-made ivory substitutes, including bone, horn, and nuts. Originally written as a training manual for studio apprentices, this knowledge is now available to you.

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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: Jim Stevens is an award winning international artist who works as the master scrimsahw and ivory craftsman for Fenton, a New York City based, international, jewelry design studio. 224 colour photos

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Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
ISBN-13
9780764328312
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96515972

Product Key Features

Book Title
Scrimshaw Techniques
Author
Jim Stevens
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Decorative Art
Publication Year
2008
Number of Pages
160 Pages

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216mm
Item Width
279mm

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Jim Stevens
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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by 9iwS2ZBaTmC@Del...17 May, 2008
Scrimshaw Techniques by Jim Stevens
"The most complete technical and aesthetic book ever written in the field." A very informative "How To" book, which includes over 200 color photos of this uniquely American art form. Originally written as a training manual for studio apprentices, this knowledge is now made available to all interested artists, scrimshanders, and collectors. This 160-page book is filled with tips, techniques, and insights that both educate & demonstrate the steps to creating authentic, beautiful scrimshaw. Includes a gallery of works by contemporary artists. This step-by-step guide addresses scrimshaw tools, patterns, inking, inlays and a treasure of information not found in any other book. A second book entitled "Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques" is scheduled for release in June 2008, addressing polychrome (color) scrimshaw, power tool scrimshaw, carving, repairs, fakes, etc.Read full review
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by alphagog28 Aug, 2019
It is what it says it is. A basic description of the art of scrimshaw.
This is a great reference book to have on hand. I recommend it to anyone interested in the topic.
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