Scrimshaw moose antler

Coyote_Kyle · Sep 6, 2024

Just thought I'd share a bit of my work here. I'm 17 and have been doing scrimshaw for 3 or 4 years now.
Earlier this year, I got a moose antler in a trade, and decided to take on my largest scrimshaw project to date.

This is after the pencil sketch was finished, and the outlined penciled in on the antler

Coyote_Kyle · Sep 6, 2024

Etching the moose's outline

Coyote_Kyle · Sep 6, 2024

Finishing the moose. The antler never took a perfect polish, and was left with a bit of an orange peel texture because the material is very porous. Because of how porous the antler is, I decided to use soot instead of my usual india ink.

Coyote_Kyle · Sep 6, 2024

And here's the finished product. Roughly 7-8 hours of work if I had to estimate.

Buff1958 · Sep 6, 2024

sweet

2 shots · Sep 6, 2024

a true artist i would say. :thumb:

i have more than 50 years on you and i cant draw a stick man.

PathfinderNC · Sep 6, 2024

Really nicely done! Congratulations on your fine work. Your drawing skills are very good and hopefully you will continue at it.

Polecat_Tom · Sep 6, 2024

Very nice.

Loja man · Sep 6, 2024

Well done!!

Sled · Sep 7, 2024

Coyote_Kyle said:
Just thought I'd share a bit of my work here. I'm 17 and have been doing scrimshaw for 3 or 4 years now.
Earlier this year, I got a moose antler in a trade, and decided to take on my largest scrimshaw project to date.
View attachment 347086
This is after the pencil sketch was finished, and the outlined penciled in on the antler

Sled · Sep 7, 2024

Very cool Scrimshaw!! I’m encouraged by someone at your age involved in this craft. Good on you! I also enjoy the antler craft and carved this antler while living in Alaska.

Rawhide67 · Sep 7, 2024

That is impressive. It gives people like me, who struggle with crayons and a coloring book, an idea about the kind of time and effort involved in true art.

Packrat · Sep 7, 2024

I have a difficult time writing my name, should have been a doctor. Nice work, you have talent

Tenring · Sep 7, 2024

Looks good.

No Answers · Sep 7, 2024

You are making a wise choice of how to spend some of your time, especially considering your age.

Hatman/2nd line · Sep 7, 2024

Coyote_Kyle said:
Just thought I'd share a bit of my work here. I'm 17 and have been doing scrimshaw for 3 or 4 years now.
Earlier this year, I got a moose antler in a trade, and decided to take on my largest scrimshaw project to date.
View attachment 347086
This is after the pencil sketch was finished, and the outlined penciled in on the antler

Wow, at your age you have a very good chance at becoming a great artist, well done!

nhmoose · Sep 7, 2024

Well done!!!!! :thumb:

Coyote_Kyle · Sep 7, 2024

Thanks for the replies!

Coyote_Kyle · Sep 7, 2024

Sled said:
Very cool Scrimshaw!! I’m encouraged by someone at your age involved in this craft. Good on you! I also enjoy the antler craft and carved this antler while living in Alaska.

That's a really nice carving!

TransYank · Sep 7, 2024

Keep it up. Very good

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