Learn to Scrimshaw, Even if You Cannot Draw!

A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Scrimshaw

Created by: Andrew Perkins
Crafter and Scrimshaw Artist

What Will I Learn?

• Scrimshaw, using the "Whaleman's Technique"
• Find many of the materials that can be scrimshawed on
• Draw and scrimshaw a "stylized rosebud"
• Draw and scrimshaw a "stylized ship in full sail"
• Know how to achieve a mirror-like finish on many materials
• Know how to shade using stippling and lines
• Create a color scrimshaw with shading
• Create templates using their computer to create their own scrimshaw

Requirements

• Have 15 - 20 minutes a day available to practice.
• A pen and paper to start,
• Access to tools and materials covered in the course
• A willingness to learn from every scrimshaw

Target audience

• This course is for the beginning scrimshaw artist using basic tools available at most hardware stores.
• You will need plastic, bone or legsl ivory, a scribing tool, a soft or aquarellabe pencil, India ink or oil, bright adjustable light and magnification. A printer is also helpful.
• If cutting or sanding material, a dust mask and eye protection are necessary.