An interesting film on the art of scrimshaw. Only 11 minutes long, it’s professionally shot featuring Brian Kiracofe from Newport, Rhode Island. He tells the history of scrimshaw as he works on a miniature piece of scrimshaw. He mentions his concern about the ivory ban well into it as well.
Category: Artists
Scrimshaw Artist Elizabeth Dolbare
Elizabeth Dolbare is a scrimshaw artist and engraver from Wyoming. Taught by master engraver Guiseppe Forte and master engraver Sam Welsh who also scrimshawed, her work has been featured in popular gun and knife magazines. Her site can be seen at scrimshaw-engraving.com which is maintained by Mel Long who also maintains knifemaker.ws.
Elizabeth is also known for her tack engraving as well as motorcycle engraving!
Damascus & Camel Bone Scrimshaw – Commissioned Scrimshaw by Jason Webb
I always think I’m busy, but Jason has the goods to prove he never sits idle. His latest work is a commissioned scrimshaw on a camel bone Damascus folder. Hand delivered no less! Scrimshawing bone is always a challenge since there are voids where there were once capillaries. Careful successive sanding and polishing helps but there always seems to be one that you missed. So far I haven’t seen any on Jason’s work, another testament to his patience and thoroughness. I’m sure the proud owner of this knife will get years of enjoyment from Jason’s hard work. Way to go, Jason!
You can see Jason’s work and attention to detail on his step-by-step photo page.
Jason R. Webb Original for Sale
Jason R. Webb, notable scrimshaw artist has put his first ship on mammoth ivory up for sale. Usually working on commission only, Jason’s ship (which traveled to Rhode Island and back last year) is available for interested parties EXCEPT in California, whose current laws appear to make it illegal to buy or sell ivory of any type.
It took Jason months of time to finish this ship, which is set on a beautiful wood stand. Find out more and see the process in a series of photographs at scrimshaw.com.
Scrimshaw Down Under – Rod Lacey
Rod Lacey is a scrimshaw hobbyist from Cairns, Queensland Australia. A jeweler and inventor by trade, his scrimshaw is a self-described obsession. See some great pics and more information at https://www.scrimshaw.com/scrimshaw-artist-rod-lacey-australian-scrimshander/