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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Mark Elliott on March 31, 2020, 02:47:54 AM

Title: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
Post by: Mark Elliott on March 31, 2020, 02:47:54 AM
I just finished another applied-tip powder horn with some more traditional fraktur scrimshaw.    I didn't add any color to this one except for ferric nitrate stain on the horn.  This right hand horn is 14″ around the outside curve and 11.5″ tip to tip, not including the stopper. The cherry base plug is 2.48″ in diameter.  The tip is horn and antler. The stopper is walnut.   While this is a traditional right hand horn.  the engraved panels are positioned so that they look right when the horn is worn on either side.   


(https://i.ibb.co/XXj87cP/ALRHorn46-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BLcNy0J)

(https://i.ibb.co/fQwC3Ph/ALRHorn46-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SJCKk9h)

(https://i.ibb.co/Q9tPv1P/ALRHorn46-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Tcd4MF4)

(https://i.ibb.co/tHcXnt0/ALRHorn46-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FhJVcMQ)


Title: Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
Post by: Brokennock on March 31, 2020, 03:39:30 AM
Absolutely beautiful work.
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Post by: rich pierce on March 31, 2020, 03:40:06 AM
You’re really developing a style. Looks great.
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Post by: Greg Pennell on March 31, 2020, 05:15:11 AM
Another beauty, Mark.  I love the lines and proportions, and the flow of your engraving. Great work!

Greg
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Post by: BOB HILL on March 31, 2020, 06:00:55 AM
Beautiful work, Mark. Thanks for posting.
Bob
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Post by: will payne on March 31, 2020, 03:41:32 PM
That’s beautiful work Mark.  8) Very cool.
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Post by: old george on March 31, 2020, 03:58:09 PM
Stunning Mark, wish I had the skill plus an artistic bent.

george
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Post by: Tim Crosby on March 31, 2020, 04:03:00 PM
 Nice work all around Mark, Really nicely done, great architecture by its self.

   Tim
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Post by: Dennis Glazener on March 31, 2020, 05:05:01 PM
Nice looking horn Mark.
Denjis
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Post by: Cory Joe Stewart on March 31, 2020, 05:09:07 PM
What artform is Mark Elliot NOT brilliant at?

Cory Joe Stewart
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Post by: Jim Spray on March 31, 2020, 05:11:13 PM
Very, very nice work! Excellent job.
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Post by: J Henry on March 31, 2020, 06:44:20 PM
   Where do you get your patterns ???
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Post by: hawkeye on March 31, 2020, 07:01:27 PM
Nice work Mark
Title: Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
Post by: Tim Crosby on March 31, 2020, 08:14:10 PM
Quote from: J Henry on March 31, 2020, 06:44:20 PM
   Where do you get your patterns ???

 That's what makes him an Artisan.
     Tim
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Post by: Pennsylvania Dutchman on March 31, 2020, 09:00:18 PM
Beautiful!
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Post by: Marcruger on March 31, 2020, 09:25:05 PM
Yes sir.  That is some fine looking art there Mark.  I agree with what was said, you are definitely developing an identifiable style....and a good one at that.  God Bless,   Marc
Title: Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
Post by: Mark Elliott on March 31, 2020, 10:57:29 PM
Quote from: J Henry on March 31, 2020, 06:44:20 PM
   Where do you get your patterns ???

I make it all up, sometimes as I go.   I really should give the overall design more thought than I do. 
Title: Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
Post by: tallbear on April 01, 2020, 04:55:35 PM
Very cool Mark!!!!! I enjoy seeing what you've been doing with your Fraktur designs!!

Mitch
Title: Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
Post by: Hawken62_flint on April 03, 2020, 01:00:20 AM
The only Fractur horn that I like to date!! Nice.