Scrimshaw Demonstration by Adams - Sea Otter Scene

This Scrimshaw Demonstration is of a Sea Otter Scene. It was etched onto Ancient Mammoth Ivory for Ken Young,
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Music by: Rafael Krux and Andrea Krux
INTRO MUSIC
Life Full Of Inspiration
Demonstration Music Tracks
Medieval Voice Trailer
New Sky
Gentle Emotional Female Vocal
Minimalistic Emotional Classical Piano
Emotional Sad Piano And Strings
New Sky
Romantic Piano And Cello
Emotional Dramatic Trailer Triumph
A Capella Opera Female Vocal
Sunset
A Capella Opera Female Vocal
Emotional Ambient Female Vocals
Emotional Cinematic Vocalise Vocals Only
New Sky
Medieval Voice Trailer
Cinematic Inspiring Violins 60
Cinematic Trailer_60 Version
Uplifting Hope
Golden Star
Ambient Orchestral Landscape
Final Track
Uplifting World Female Vocals
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~The Tools Used~
10x Optivisors (to magnify the scrimshaw as I work)
8B or 9B Graphite Pencil
Small Cushon Platform or Clay (to secure or rest the ivory)
Or anything else to rest/hold your ivory.
Kneaded Eraser (to rub ivory before drawing)
Wood Toothpicks
A Simple Hand Held Graver (also called Scribe, Scriber, Etcher, Stylist)
A Sharpening Stone (to keep my graver sharp)
Higgins Ink or Alkid Oils
Paper Towels (to remove ink)
Here are links to purchase Scrimshaw Supplies:
Higgins Black Magic Ink:
www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...
Higgins Color Inks:
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...
Kneaded Eraser (Gray):
www.amazon.com/s?k=kneaded+er...
Renaissance Wax (Archival Wax):
www.amazon.com/Renaissance-XT...
Soft Lead Graphite Pencils:
www.amazon.com/s?k=soft+lead+...
OptiVisor (Visor and Lens; I use a #10 Lens):
eBay Link: www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...
Amazon Link: www.amazon.com/s?k=optivisor+...
Scribe/Scriber:
www.amazon.com/s?k=scribe+pen...
Sharpening Stone:
www.amazon.com/s?k=sharpening...
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[@Andrewoval]

Amazing work

[@adamsalive]

Thanks for commenting!

[@rodlacey560]

Hi David Excellent as always. I noticed the ivory has some crumbly flaky areas at the ends but otherwise is quite solid Each of those otters is a scrimshaw in itself and you have a whole bunch Yes your water is……..really real The foreground water detailed fading into the background Wow, very busy piece Beautiful Regards Rod

[@adamsalive]

Thank you Rod! Yeah, lots of work on this one. David

[@rodofdiscipline1887]

@@adamsalive Hi David If only people knew the time spent scratching to get a quality scrim. Regards Rod

[@adamsalive]

@@rodofdiscipline1887 Unfortunately, most collectors have no idea the time spent on fine quality scrimshaw. David

[@rodofdiscipline1887]

Hi David, I like the unboxing, nice touch. “Days upon days”, yes I understand, if you want to become rich don’t do scrimshaw. That music is so haunting. You have captured a glimpse of a far away place and time, the Otters staring at us. The rough natural frame really set it off. Fantastic piece, love to have it in my collection. Regards Rod

[@adamsalive]

Indeed!!! Scrimshaw is certainly NOT a path to riches. I consider myself very blessed to have scrimshaw projects to do each month. I've experienced homelessness three times...Scratching ivory using the sun as a light source on a rock next to a river is not fun. Or a day before meeting with a merchant; with hands freezing, I etched away on small walrus teeth in the middle of the night while trying to keep warm as the cold wind whispers through the flimsy tent. An old Coleman lantern propped up on a box was my only light and heat source. I can go on and on with similar stories. I'm humbled to have a roof over my head. David

[@adamsalive]

I forgot to mention; that music, that voice is Andrea! A real voice, so beautiful and yes, hauntingly beautiful! David

[@rodofdiscipline1887]

@@adamsalive Hi David, Yes, we have all come a long way since our younger years. You say, “very blessed to have scrimshaw projects to do each month.” I think what will be your next project, a snarling Tiger, maybe? Yes, my wife also has a haunting voice, dang, dang, ahhhhhhhh, as knives zip past my head, just in time to plunge into a side room. Life is certainly interesting; never a dull moment. Regards Rod

[@adamsalive]

@@rodofdiscipline1887 Hahaha! The tiger is coming along very well! I took a break from it last week to work on a lynx for Alaska. I've been really focused on the tiger for the past few days. I will share photos soon. David

[@rodofdiscipline1887]

@@adamsalive Hi David, Can’t wait. Regards Rod

[@Andrej-Orehov]

Hi David 🤝, 👍💯🔥

[@adamsalive]

Thank You Andrey!

[@Sheepdog1314]

wow

[@adamsalive]

Thank you!

[@user-ty3ie1tx1p]

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[@adamsalive]

Thank You!

[@JurassicParkss]

Hi david, I've seen your wonderful artwork, especially the scrimshaw on the knife handle. But I wondering if I use the knife very often, will the scrimshaw be removed? How do you pretect the scrimshaw on the knife handle?

[@adamsalive]

Hi Yang Shang, Thanks for commenting and sorry for the late reply; I just saw it! I don't get notifications of all the comments. I have never used the knives I scrimshaw because they're all done for collectors. I believe that their scrimmed knives are for display and show off. I recommend that you preserve the knife etchings with an archival wax such as Renaissance Wax and reapply the wax more often than a display piece depending on how often the knife is handled. Thanks for watching! I wish you the best... David

[@davidtaylor877]

Could you share what ink you use for color? I have not had good luck with the inks sold locally at various craft stores.

[@adamsalive]

Hi David, Thanks for the comment! I use Higgins ink. There's links in the description below each video to websites where you can buy the inks. I wish you the best... David

[@davidtaylor877]

@@adamsalive Thank you