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Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques
Jim Stevens
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Description for Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques
Paperback. Learn techniques every scrimshaw carver needs for true proficiency in this traditional art form. Over 130 clear color photos illustrate ivory carving with hand and power tools, color and power engraving and painting, and practices in the care, conservatio Num Pages: 80 pages, 134 color photos. BIC Classification: WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 7. Weight in Grams: 416.
Learn techniques every scrimshaw carver needs for true proficiency in this traditional art form. Over 130 clear color photos illustrate ivory carving with hand and power tools, color and power engraving and painting, and practices in the care, conservation, repair, and restoration of ivory scrimshaw objects. Along with practical instruction on carving and decorating, the detailed text provides vital information on scrimshaw fakes, reproductions, resources, and appraisals. A unique feature is the extensive glossary, providing explanations of scrimshaw engraving, sculpting, carving, and collecting terms found collectively nowhere else. Artists using this book will gain an array of techniques and invaluable ... Read more
Learn techniques every scrimshaw carver needs for true proficiency in this traditional art form. Over 130 clear color photos illustrate ivory carving with hand and power tools, color and power engraving and painting, and practices in the care, conservation, repair, and restoration of ivory scrimshaw objects. Along with practical instruction on carving and decorating, the detailed text provides vital information on scrimshaw fakes, reproductions, resources, and appraisals. A unique feature is the extensive glossary, providing explanations of scrimshaw engraving, sculpting, carving, and collecting terms found collectively nowhere else. Artists using this book will gain an array of techniques and invaluable ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764330179
SKU
V9780764330179
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Ref
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About Jim Stevens
Jim Stevens is an award-winning international artist and master scrimshaw craftsman for Fenton, a New York City-based jewelry design studio.
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