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Started by raymond the younger, January 06, 2009, 06:15:12 AM

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raymond the younger

January 06, 2009, 06:15:12 AM
is there a how to out there? or a book on this for dummies? :) :) :) :) :)
raymond

Oregon Horner

#1
January 10, 2009, 02:16:45 AM
Scott & Cathy Sibley's book Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn, along with building the horn has some good details on scrimshaw.  The back of the book has some scrimshaw design along with fonts.
Scott

Chaffa Hosa

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January 10, 2009, 02:22:29 AM
Leathermonger & Uncledan,  2-bellies and some books
You are a braver man than me
My first and only attempt I was able to sand off, without any evidence  hdslp  rdfce

raymond the younger

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January 13, 2009, 06:15:28 AM
well, i want to try a little of everything. is there a kit of some kind?
raymond

Oregon Horner

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January 13, 2009, 06:24:39 AM
I don't know of any sort of scrimshaw "kit".  If you have a scrap horn, get something to engrave with and start practicing.  I use a xacto knife.  You have to get a "feel" of what the horn will allow you to do.  There are hard and soft areas on the horn, along with a grain.  It just takes practice, practice and more practice.
Scott

Riley/MN

#5
January 13, 2009, 02:36:19 PM
Hmm, Scrimshaw for Dummies...I don't recall seeing that one Ray. ROFL

raymond the younger

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January 15, 2009, 05:30:41 AM
that book should be out there.  :)

jeco

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February 19, 2009, 09:22:57 PM
If you find one raymond let me know. Eventually I would like to try scrim. But For now I need to practice makeing just regular powder horns before start making fancy ones. LOL      Jeco

Chaffa Hosa

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February 19, 2009, 10:08:10 PM
Quote from: jeco on February 19, 2009, 09:22:57 PM
If you find one raymond let me know. Eventually I would like to try scrim. But For now I need to practice makeing just regular powder horns before start making fancy ones. LOL      Jeco


That's the way I am
I need to learn to make one hold powder without it running out the cracks  hdslp

Rev

#9
October 05, 2009, 07:27:42 PM
Quote from: raymond the younger on January 13, 2009, 06:15:28 AM
well, i want to try a little of everything. is there a kit of some kind?
raymond

Powderhorns and more offer a kit. Good folks to deal with. I buy all my horns from them...

www.powderhornsandmore.com

BRIAR

#10
July 20, 2010, 03:07:21 PM
I'D LIKE TO SEE PHOTOS OF THE COMPLETE PROCESS. THAT'D MAKE A PURDY GOOD "HOW TO" FER THE REST OF US.

Bulldog lady

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July 21, 2010, 06:09:24 PM
Just a suggestion, go back thru previous posts under scrim section, you will see some awesome finished products and lots of useful info on how to's.  We have some VERY talented, modest (kinda), folks here,  good luck and post any picts of your work.  Good luck
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