I do not claim to be a horner in anyway, I have just messed around with building an occasional one for some years now and in the past few years, I have tried my hand at scrimming. Basically, it has provided me with additional enjoyment to the hobby as well as pass away the winter evenings. I decided to post a few photos to share with other like minded people on this forum.
This horn is the one that I mentioned in the hunting section titled "several firsts" a few weeks back. It has been given to my son along with the pouch, loading block, and powder charger in which I also made.
The pouch strap came from Wilde Weavery and the leather was from some left over deer hide from previous projects. There was just enough remaining to make this bag.
The charger is from a tine off of a whitetail shed that I found last spring. I used files and scrapers to shape it and the final finish was achieved with steel wool. The vine and dot pattern were done with a small gouge and make shift awl that a friend made for me.
As for the horn, the base and tip plug are from some walnut that I had laying around. Can't remember where the raw horn came from. Regarding the scrimming, I did not have a real plan or theme when I started it. It just turned out as it did. I have put the deer on two other horns and it seems to be a big hit with those that see it and in the end, I added it to this horn. The color on the body was applied with potassium permanganate. The neck with Rit.
This makes for the seventh horn that I have "scratched" on. Three are in the posession of close friends. I completed the work for them as a token of my appreciation for their being. I must admit, however, that the scrimming is getting very hard for me to do. The last couple were a real challenge due to my failing eyes and loss of dexterity in my hands. This may be the last one. We'll see.
For what it is worth, I truly enjoy looking at the crafstmanship that others do on this forum. I have a soft spot in my heart for any and all handcrafted items. It is an art that is slowly waning in my area.
Respectfully
Steve
This horn is the one that I mentioned in the hunting section titled "several firsts" a few weeks back. It has been given to my son along with the pouch, loading block, and powder charger in which I also made.
The pouch strap came from Wilde Weavery and the leather was from some left over deer hide from previous projects. There was just enough remaining to make this bag.
The charger is from a tine off of a whitetail shed that I found last spring. I used files and scrapers to shape it and the final finish was achieved with steel wool. The vine and dot pattern were done with a small gouge and make shift awl that a friend made for me.
As for the horn, the base and tip plug are from some walnut that I had laying around. Can't remember where the raw horn came from. Regarding the scrimming, I did not have a real plan or theme when I started it. It just turned out as it did. I have put the deer on two other horns and it seems to be a big hit with those that see it and in the end, I added it to this horn. The color on the body was applied with potassium permanganate. The neck with Rit.
This makes for the seventh horn that I have "scratched" on. Three are in the posession of close friends. I completed the work for them as a token of my appreciation for their being. I must admit, however, that the scrimming is getting very hard for me to do. The last couple were a real challenge due to my failing eyes and loss of dexterity in my hands. This may be the last one. We'll see.
For what it is worth, I truly enjoy looking at the crafstmanship that others do on this forum. I have a soft spot in my heart for any and all handcrafted items. It is an art that is slowly waning in my area.
Respectfully
Steve
