Scrimshaw: A Complete Illustrated Manual [Paperback]

Steve Paskiewicz (Author), Steve Paszkiewicz (Author), Roger Schroeder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1999

This manual details the antique craft of scrimshaw, engraving done on ivory or ivory substitutes. Step-by-step instructions include how-to techniques that will teach readers to select tools, add color to designs, transfer patterns, adn select ivoryu substitutes. A pattern section and a list of resources for tools and materials provide helpful information for both beginners and experienced scrimshanders.

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About the Author

Steve Paszkiewicz has been a model-ship builder for over 30 years. He lives in Whitestone, New York. Roger Schroeder is the author of Carving Signs and is the founding editor of Wood Carving Illustrated magazine. He lives in Amityville, New York.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565230957
• ISBN-13: 978-1565230958
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,751,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As up to date as you can get with out them standing there showing you!, April 8, 2006

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PTSideshow "GRP" (Macomb County Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This is a much better beginners guide to all things scrimshaw. They cover the tools and what you can use as material for the craft. The whole range is covered including beef bone,( I find nice bleached ones at the local pet big box stores) tagua nuts,polymer ivory, shells and billiard balls.Even the modern ones made of plastic are hard to tell when done correctly.Old ivory piano keys the heads and tail pieces. (Check with your local piano repair man)and of course horns and antlers. Using power equipment on the antlers use a proper dust mask. If you use antlers you may find some at the local new age ect fairs or flea market.Or pen maker suppliers have an assortment of materials.
The authors assume you know something of arts and crafts. they do go into detail on patterns and transfers and engraving also coloring and shading. the step by step is well done. All photos are a good size and well lit with only enough of the work table shown as needed. So you get an up close and personal view of the topic at hand. They are numbered and the descriptions are complete but brief. It is a well thought and laid out work that will well return your cost. I own it and use it on, piano key ivory scrimshaw makes nice jewelry inserts.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted, March 8, 2007

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Paul Adams (Vancouver, WA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scrimshaw: A Complete Illustrated Manual (Paperback)

Looked around and took a chance. Lucky me, this was exactly what I needed.

Suggestion: Before you buy, Ask yourself what you need to accomplish, what level of knowledge do you possess about the art, how detailed do you want the art to be, how are you with reading directions.

ME: Want to scrimshaw bone, nothing fancy *

Very little knowledge *

Details could be important *

Not good with reading direction. Would rather experiment hands on looking at photos as guide. *

This book was just the right fit, and has plenty of direction for advanced artwork.

Hope this helps.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, February 6, 2007

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George F. Reinhart "The Fall Guy" (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scrimshaw: A Complete Illustrated Manual (Paperback)

This is an extremely well presented book with great photos. I am new to Nantucket lightship basket weaving and felt that if I could do scrimshaw as well, I would have it all. This book encouraged me to stay the course. It has many photos and the information seems complete. I particularly liked the sources of supply provided in the back of the book but I did find a few that were out of date. Still, if you are new to scrimshawing this is a good place to start. Enjoy!