Decided to give it a whirl...

[dsrtfox1942]

So I have had this powder horn for a little bit now and thought it needed a little something. So since I am over 75% Pennsylvania German, I decided a Distelfink was in order. If you don't know, a distelfink is a Fraktur form of a Golden Finch from Europe. Fraktur is the art style of the PA Germans.

This is my first ever attempt at scrimshaw. I need to touch up a little here and there, and use a black dye on it, its just pencil lead in the cuts for now. Hope everyone enjoys it. I am quite proud of it!

[old salt]

Looks good from here.

[tatonka11]

looks like your whirlin preety good!

[dsrtfox1942]

Thanks! Here are 2 pics. I took these today after I touched it up a little and blackened it.

[NAULTRICK1]

  Good stuff 

[battman1]

Turned out great if you ask me.

[Watauga]

Looks Good to Me!
What kind of Bird is that?

[Muler44]

Looks great to me!  I like the significance of it, part of your heritage/history.  The fact that you did it yourself makes it that much more a work of art.

Good job!!

[voyageur1688]

  Congrats on a nice job.
Voy

[dsrtfox1942]

Thank you all for the nice comments. It feels good to have done something yourself and get complimented. All of my gear I have handmade myself. It is a Distelfink. See my first post for a detailed explanation. Wish I could fix the couple of slips I made with my knife, but I think it adds character too. Managed to not cut myself, so that was a plus.

[DandJofAZ]

Looks real good..Just click on pic. and the detail jumps out to enjoy!!  You may be the next horner for this site.
Doug

[dsrtfox1942]

I wouldn't say that but thanks. Lol 

[Red Badger]

Looks like fine work to me and managing not to cut yourself is a definite plus!

[Bulldog lady]

   looks great, I'm still in the polishing stage, haven't decided on pattern yet, like the white finish (just personal)  Not blood letting that is indeed a good job

[Otter]

Very good work indeed! Not sure if it's at all right to make an object with a sharp knife and NOT draw at least a little blood. A course maybe ahm jest a bit clumsy, just sayin'.