Scrimshaw Demonstration by Adams - Arctic Whalers

This is scrimshaw on a fossil walrus artifact sled runner. I scrimmed this large piece for Alaska Scrimshaw Connection.

[@lancepilon5104]

That is unbelievable! Amazing work my friend, I’m from Saskatchewan Canada and i carve moose antlers mostly and I thought carving antler was very meticulous but after watching this it gave me a whole different perspective, love it! 👍👍

[@robmart8255]

That was a learning experience. That really opened my eyes to being patient. Very good art.

[@adamsalive]

Thank you Rob! I'm glad you found this video helpful. David

[@ivanbrown7905]

A masterpiece. Fabulous Thank you

[@adamsalive]

You're welcome Ivan! Thank you for the comment. David

[@dannyleung9448]

I scrimshawed a piece of beef bone that used to be my dog's chew treat. I don't know how hard you're pressing down while carving but I had to really push hard to get any kind of ink to stick. I ended up using a China wax marker to fill in the scratches

[@pricetag30]

Beautiful work!

[@adamsalive]

Thank you!

[@bmdesmond]

Absolutely amazing

[@adamsalive]

Thank you! David

[@RichardLWhite]

Beautiful work thanks for sharing..

[@adamsalive]

You're welcome Richard! Thanks for watching... David

[@rodlacey560]

Hi David, Excellent as always. I was wondering how you were going to hide that motley strip and you did it perfectly. The quality of your work draws the eye away from it and it just disappeared. That looked like it took a long long time. Quality=time. Regards Rod

[@user-pg6ck1ni6g]

Какой кропотливый. Труд ,,,и такая красота

[@adamsalive]

Да, в самом деле! Спасибо за комментарий! Дэйвид

[@davedelany2116]

Wow 😳🤯👌

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

Wow, an old sled runner, how cool is that? I never would have thought about the bone having marrow in it 😊 Amazing! You made the ribbon on that banner look SO real!

[@adamsalive]

Hi Eaglesoars, Thanks for the comment! Yes, all walrus ivory has a marrow running through it's center. It looks much like tapioca in fossil ivory. David

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

@@adamsalive Very interesting. You are so smart, David!

[@adamsalive]

@@whisperingeaglelanders2339 Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate it. David

[@whisperingeaglelanders2339]

@@adamsalive 💕

[@Bowman644]

Dear David, your art work is stunning. The scribe that you are using seems to just glide over the surface, is that a mechanical scriber or just hand held. What is your secret to making it glide along, is it the bone/ivory preparation. ? Best Regards from Ireland. Mark

[@arkas6797]

Is the pin on your tool tapered or some other shape? I would like to learn the cow bone technique, which tool do you recommend? Thank you.

[@bettyannlemist2866]

what type of ink are you using...I have read/listened to several suggestions.. also do you not presand your surfaces? you just use the kneaded eraser instead? .and I do love your technique and images...bravo

[@adamsalive]

Hi, I use Higgins inks. The kneaded eraser gives adhesion to the ivory surface to easily allow pencil marks. The ivory I work on is always sanded and polished prior to scrimshaw.

[@Fat2Fit5k]

This was so relaxing to watch. I seen a scrimshaw pocket knife kit on man crates as my fiancee was looking to get me something. Wasn't going to have her spend 129 for a 30 dollar knife and then the kit. I have one full kit with knife, to make for my dad for Father's Day and then a kit I built myself and a scrimshaw paperback book as well as few other things in amazon cart for same price. Any idea as to what music was used in background? Also how long did the whole piece take? I knew you said ribbon was 7 hours alone. The piece is beautifully done and a true show of your handiwork it was awe inspiring to watch!!! You have gained a subscriber

[@adamsalive]

Hi Brian, Thank you for the kind words! I don't know the title of the music; I neglected to mention it in the description... sorry! I got the music from the selection the KZbin offers for KZbin channels like mine. I don't recall how long it took to creat this scene, but I think it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 to 40 hours. Thanks for subscribing to my channel. Be sure to click the bell to get notified of recent videos. I just uploaded two more in the past week. David

[@Fat2Fit5k]

@@adamsalive that is sheer hardworking and determination

[@brianvincavage9273]

wow!!!...I'm watching this while doing a powder horn...talk about being outclassed...lol

[@adamsalive]

Cool! Thanks for watching this old video! I will be posting more very soon.

[@toequantumspace]

Can’t believe my eyes ....

[@mikanaky]

Mais qui tiens l'outil ?????

[@ffill74]

+++++

[@adamsalive]

Thank you for the comment! David

[@morrisw7227]

il what tool are you using, what pencil? Be more techinical for instructions. We can't follow what you are doing.

[@adamsalive]

Hi Morris, Thank you for the comment! I published this video 7 years ago. Sorry to disappoint you with this one, but I have made many videos showing the tools I use to etch ivory, even a Tools and Tips video. Not every video will show the technical aspects of scrimshaw. I want to share with you a link to a video I made a few months ago; go to the 20 minute mark in which I share all of the tools used for scrimshaw. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnfEpYadoMamrM0 Thanks for watching! I wish you the best... David Adams