scrimshaw cigar pen

[laurie sullivan]

hello all, i showed you the first scrimshaw pen i made. this is the third. the medium is white tail. it took me 4 hours to do the drawing. there are three pictures to show you the entire tree. i hope you like what you see.

laurie
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[Ken Fitzgerald]

Laurie.........Seeing that pen makes me want to sell my lathe and tools! First you turn better than I do ....then you are an artist too! Well done lady!

[John Hart]

Wow...another beauty! I wish I had your patience Laurie. Wonderful work.:)

[Keith Burns]

Great pen Laurie:) :) Did you somehow etch the tree or is it drawn on and sealed with something ? Inquiring minds need to know. Great job !

[John Hart]

Take a look at this thread Keith. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=48787

[Leigh Costello]

Laurie,
I am in the process of cutting, drilling, etc. whitetail antlers for some pens. I was wondering if scrimshaw would look too artsy for the bunch I am doing the pens for. I now know that the scrimshaw will enhance the pens greatly. Thanks for posting pics!

[Keith Burns]

Thanks John, but how did they do it 200 years ago ? Okay, I will look it up myself.:)

[laurie sullivan]

thanks guy's,

this is etching and then inking and so on. you need to be steady and persice on the material. i use a tool the is sharp and hard. our ansestors did it with sewing needles and knives while sitting on ships for months at a time. i hope you all liked this pen. i hope to do more. yes, this is an art. scrimshaw is not known to too many people. almost a dying art. you'll fine it on most of your fishing harbors.

laurie

P.S. i hope my spelling is alright.

[Pete Jordan]

Just great Laurie! I feel liks selling Ken's lathe too! I can't afford to sell mine.

[Leigh Costello]

I must admit that when I scrimshaw, I use a high speed tool. I have sold some knives and some odd pieces of artificial ivory. People always ask the histiory of scrimshaw, I tell them it is an artform dating back to whaling days and the use of whalebone. Is this correct, Laurie?

[laurie sullivan]

yes leigh, it goes back some 200 years.

laurie

[Barry Stratton]

WOW!! Awesome pen Laurie. Absolutely incredible!!!!!:eek:

[Leigh Costello]

Thanks Laurie. When I get my pens finished I will attempt to post a few pics, but I always package and sell then remember the camera....d'oh!:rolleyes:

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful pens Laurie. Ditto what Mr. Fitz said.

[Joe Melton]

I really like that pen. I have had quite a few antler pens laser engraved, but this is special. I especially like the way you made the scrimshaw on both barrels. Very inspirational. Thanks for posting.
Joe

[Bonnie Campbell]

Beautiful pen Laurie! I wish I had a fraction of your talent.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Great pen Laurie! Beautiful form, color and finish - great imagination! Nicely done!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Laurie, this is magnificent! You are so talented. Thanks for showing us.:)

[Ernie Nyvall]

That is amazing Laurie. Really nice job.