Scrimshaw : A Complete Illustrated Manual, Paperback by Paszkiewicz, Steve; S...

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Genre: Crafts & Hobbies width: 8.5 in Illustrator: Yes ISBN: 9781565232419 Format: Trade Paperback Features: New Edition Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated height: 0.3 in Item Width: 8.5 in Edition: 2 Topic: Woodwork, Folkcrafts Book Title: Scrimshaw Second Edition : a Complete Illustrated Manual Item Height: 0.3 in Author: Steve Paszkiewicz, Roger Schroeder Number of Pages: 72 Pages Publication Year: 2005 Item Weight: 10.1 Oz Language: English Item Length: 11 in

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Scrimshaw : A Complete Illustrated Manual, Paperback by Paszkiewicz, Steve; S.... Scrimshaw : A Complete Illustrated Manual, Paperback by Paszkiewicz, Steve; Schroeder, Roger, ISBN 1565232410, ISBN-13 9781565232419, Brand New, Free shipping in the US From sailors on the high seas who carved ivory to contemporary artists who work with ecofriendly substitutes, scrimshaw is celebrated and explicated in this introduction to developing the preparation and reproduction skills required to practice this ancient art. Collectors and artisans alike will appreciate the gallery section showcasing more than 50 masterful examples of antique and contemporary scrimshaw pieces. A ready-to-use sailing ship pattern is accompanied by instructions and photographs. Lists of tool suppliers, sources for alternatives to ivory, and books on the history of the art form are also provided.