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ricktwin

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Here is the horn I worked on this weekend. I'm trying to decide if I want to go into more detail or leave it simpler. Along with the leaves, I have a bird on one side and a snake on the opposite. Initials and an eagle on one panel and a hunter scene opposite that. I like some of the horns completely covered, but sometimes it's too much. I've got about 17 hours drawing and scrimming in it. I made a new scrim tool that makes it a lot easier for me to do detail work (along with the magnifying glasses), but it still leaves my fingers a little numb for a couple of days until I get the feeling back in them. Thanks for looking.

Ron
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Excellent job!!! :thumbsup:
Are you going to antique/stain the horn?
Billk
 
Good looking horn.I'm hungry to try some scrim work, any tips or tiny secrets you fellows want to part with,I'll devour them. Wild Eagle
 
:bow: That's a fantastic piece you got yourself there! The scrimshaw is really great. How long it take to the schrimshaw?
 
:bow: Great looking horn. Would be interested in your scrim tool also. I am getting ready to start my first horn so am looking for tools ideas etc.
 
ricktwin said:
I made a new scrim tool that makes it a lot easier for me to do detail work (along with the magnifying glasses), but it still leaves my fingers a little numb for a couple of days until I get the feeling back in them. Thanks for looking.

This was made from a small carbide cutting blade, less than 1/8th inch across. I sharpen it on a diagonal, then reverse sharpen the point. This gives it a tiny sharp tip that can do very fine details, as well as turning a radius easily. I use it upside down, using the very tip to carve. I turn it over and use the small knife edge for shading and fine lines. I sharpen it on a stone regularly when carving to keep it sharp. Remember, a dull tool makes scrimming very difficult and prone to make mistakes by pressing too hard or running lines past your stopping point. I use a small sandbag to rest the horn on, which allows me to turn it any way I want and still keep it secure. There are a lot of minor details to scrimming and methods to use and I'm sure most people have developed their own style. This has worked well for me for the past thirty years. I test it on my thumbnail and all it takes is a very light pressure to leave a line! I put the tape on it to reduce the knurls on the screw on collet that holds the blade in place. If you have any questions, feel free to email or ask here.

Thanks,
Ron

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82 airborne said:
Beautiful horn. :thumbsup:
Did you make the strap?

I bought the strap at Frienship, Indiana at the Spring Shoot a few years ago. I have quite a few, as well as leather ones on hand. I stocked up on accessories like straps and raw horns. Since I moved to Virginia, I don't get back as often as I'd like to. I haven't made any plans to stain the horn since my wife likes the color difference the way it is. If any of you folks live fairly close to Richmond, VA, you're always welcome to stop by and I'll be glad to show you anything I know to help you out in horn making or scrimming. Shoot, I'd like some pointers myself. It's been a hobby for right at 30 years and it's been fun. I'm always willing to share what meager knowledge I have.

Thanks,
Ron Smith
 
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