Scrimshaw Demonstration by Adams - Falcon

I chose to depict this bird with its prey (rarely seen in scrimshaw). I use simple terms in this video for all to understand. I scrimmed this piece for the Scrimshaw Gallery:
www.ScrimshawGallery.com

[@br.samuel4754]

mindblowing craftmanship. Supernatural.

[@sagebonsai]

I must say, that is some extra fine work you've done. I watched you make every single doting like it was truly placed in orderly. I've token notes, after notes, to better myself, i hope someday i will be grate as you do. Im a first year at scrimshaw.

[@adamsalive]

Thank you for the comment and kind words! I'm glad to be of help to you. This video is old. Recently, I've been doing audio in the videos rather than a lot of text to read. I hope you subscribed to my channel and click the bell for notification of recent videos. I will be posting more demos soon. Here's a link to my list of KZbin videos: kzbin.infovideos

[@robertocatrone715]

Absolutely spectacular.

[@adamsalive]

Thank you!

[@santiagoesteves6205]

Amazing work sir. I just want to start Scrimshaw, I'll try to do something with a form in the knives I've done. Thanks for this amazing video! I envy you in a good way!

[@adamsalive]

Hi Santiago! Thank you for the comment. I'm glad my video has inspired you! I will be posting another video soon. Please make sure you are subscribed to my channel and click the bell for new videos. I wish you the best... David

[@jeanlucpomies114]

Extraordinaire magnifique de réalisme merci beaucoup pour votre belle vidéo bravo

[@adamsalive]

Thank you Jean! I do my best! David

[@julianmarsh2758]

This is tuely amazing, I tried and failed terribly, I only wanted solid colour for knife handles - triangles but couldn't work out how to do it.

[@seamus9305]

Nice work man.

[@adamsalive]

Thank You for the comment.

[@edmcshea9350]

Hi David: Thanks for the shout back. I am very new to scrimshaw. Your work is beautiful. What is the best book or disk to buy so that I can get a better idea of how scrimshaw is done. My first attempts on acrylic were a disaster. It's hard for me to understand that poking and scratching with a tool can achieve such great work. I'm probably trying to rush things. Ed

[@VIVIANAROSSIJORGE]

¡Hermoso!!!

[@adamsalive]

Gracias Viviana.

[@billvassar7473]

you are better than i will ever be.

[@adamsalive]

Hi Bill! Thanks for your comment! Your statement is incorrect. If you put your mind to it and have a great attitude, you'll surprise yourself with wonderful artwork! Here's a tip: With eyes closed, visualize being immersed in your drawing/scrimshaw; every line and stipple; shading and coloring. Visualize very clearly your creation coming to fruition. This will build confidence and empowerment as the catalyst for creative endeavors. If you can visualize it, you can manifest it into reality. I wish you the BEST... David

[@louisramirez3128]

"Ouch. Stop - Hey, cut it out. Who's the guy poking me with the needle?" said the very real bird. . . .

[@adamsalive]

Thank you Louis! Sorry to miss your comment a while ago. David

[@Zoch]

Wonderful work as usual! How big is this piece ?

[@adamsalive]

Thank you Stefan - the piece measures about 5 inches long.

[@user-yg6rf6xo3e]

Доброе время суток.Как всегда я заворожен работой.Прямо какая то фантастика.Я просмотрел ваши видео и у меня возник один вопрос.При переходе от темного цвета к светлому чем вы предохраняете темную часть рисунка,или просто аккуратно наносите краску фрагментами?Я читал много советов что при переходе от темного цвета к светлому надо каждый слой затирать воском.Я буду очень признателен если вы ответите мне на этот вопрос.Спасибо.

[@adamsalive]

Спасибо, что нашли время, чтобы посмотреть мое видео. Я использую язык переводчик, чтобы читать ваши комментарии; она не очень хорошо переводить, но я думаю, что я понимаю ваш вопрос. Я не использовать воск между приложениями чернил. Цвета применяются после завершения тему с черными чернилами. Я тогда etch, линий или точек для цвета приложений. Я начну с холодные цвета первый и работать до теплые цвета. относительно переход от тьмы к свету; важно понять значение структуры, тонкие градации ценности от очень темного для очень легких. Все это достигается до цвета применяются к скримшоу. Сильное значение контрастности является позвоночнику успешных композиций.

[@user-yg6rf6xo3e]

Спасибо большое за ответ я все понял.

[@mlthomas36]

Great work, how do you avoid getting ink in the surrounding areas after an area is inked? It would seem that rubbing with the paper towel would spread it around. Thanks for doing these videos.

[@adamsalive]

The ink is applied from cool colors to warm colors. The reason for this is that the ink does slightly bleed into surrounding colors; it is undetectable because the darker hues have a stronger chroma. When the neighboring color has a similar value, I'm very careful to wipe the ink off as not to affect another color.

[@mlthomas36]

+David Adams ArtWorks Thanks for your response. I want to try a scrimshaw project and your videos are a great help.

[@LizMcNamara47]

Hi, did you pencil on the initial outline of your drawing or did you scribe that freehand?

[@walterromano8022]

Hermosos trabajo gracias por el video.quiero incorporar está técnica a los cuchillos que hago

[@adamsalive]

Hola Walter, Scrimshaw complementa muy bien los cuchillos de mango de marfil! Gracias por ver el video. David

[@edmcshea9350]

Hi David: Do you tools that are driven by electric? Or is the work done by many hand pushes of the scribeing tool? Sincerely Ed Mc Shea Vero Beach, FL

[@adamsalive]

Hi Ed - I do the scrimshaw with a simple scriber, the traditional way of scrimshaw. There's more control and accuracy. I will never use a machine to do the work.

[@elenaburr9450]

What brand of ink do you use? Some day I would love to do beautiful work like this!

[@adamsalive]

Hi Elena - Thank you for the kind words. I use a brand of ink called Higgins. The black ink they offer is the best! It's Higgins Black Magic. You can find it on eBay.

[@adamsalive]

Hi Elena, I just saw your comment! Sorry for the late reply. KZbin doesn't alert me when most comments are posted. I use Higgins inks. The black is Higgins Black Magic. Take care... David

[@kingdarkem]

What are you using? Tool wise that is. I ask cause I am doing a beaver skull and I just can't get the color to stay...not sure if it's cause the stipples arent deep enough or what.

[@adamsalive]

Thanks for the comment! The graver I use is a pin vise with a carbide pin. This video is very old. My newer videos has much more info regarding all of the tools I use to etch ivory. In addition, I provide links in the description area to purchase tools for scrimshaw. I wish you the best with your projects... David Adams

[@lamebrainmcgee]

What kind of scriber do you use and where did you get it?

[@adamsalive]

Hi Dustin, I use a simple pin holder with a carbide pin. I also grind down used dental burs to a sharp point to secure into the scribe. Other terms used for a scribe is graver or stylus. I don't know where to get these. I got a bunch years ago and still using them. David

[@shanek6582]

What kind of ink do you use? Thanks

[@adamsalive]

Hi Shane - I use Higgins inks as mentioned is several videos. Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year!

[@philochristos]

It looks like you're barely touching it with that scribe.

[@adamsalive]

Hi Sam, Thanks for the comment! I use very light pressure when outlining a subject; corrections are easier to resolve if a mistake is made. I use a light touch when etching details as well. Take care... David Adams