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Offline Blacksmoke

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New powder horn
« on: April 03, 2009, 12:30:58 AM »
The latest item to come off my bench is a new powder horn that I made for a friend of mine.  Yes I do scrimshaw-- actually I studied under a master back in the 80's-- he was one of the "group of 10" out of Bellingham WA.  Any way here is my latest project. the only tools used for the scrim were a sharp stylus and an exacto knife. The colors are painter's oil from Grumbacher. The scrim alone took over 300 hrs.   ;)  Hugh Toenjes  P.S.  The friend speaks German so the German saying translated is: "All skill is in vain if an angel wets in your touch hole" ;D





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Offline smokinbuck

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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2009, 01:09:28 AM »
Vry Very nice work.
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2009, 02:16:20 AM »
Beautiful horn. Love the colors.
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Offline Brian Jordan

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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2009, 03:04:58 AM »
WOW!!! that is amazing looking!
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2009, 04:59:02 AM »
Beautiful! Thats all I can say because my mouth is open! ;D
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Offline Blacksmoke

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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2009, 07:32:12 AM »
Thanks guys,  I appreciate the comments! :)          Hugh
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2009, 05:08:14 PM »
Wow!!

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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2009, 07:45:07 PM »
 WOW! That is a beauty, VERY nice work. Man talk about inspatration.

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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #8 on: April 04, 2009, 03:04:10 AM »
Blacksmoke, great work!! the tip design is awsome. I especially like the lone acorn that fell of the branch.. mike
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2009, 08:19:03 AM »
Wpalongrifle,  You have made my evening! with your observation about the "fallen" acorn. As an artist I try to incorporate some small item which is some what obscure but will invoke the observation of someone with discernment and inquisition.  You obviously are of that ilk!   Thanks for spotting it : ;),   Hugh Toenjes
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2009, 02:19:13 PM »
Blacksmoke, that is downright outstanding. I feel kinda lost, because it looks like all you guys are artist.
If wpalongrifle had not mentioned the fallen acorn, I would have missed it.
Great work.


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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #11 on: April 07, 2009, 06:55:15 AM »
Mike,   Thanks for the good word.  Believe it or not but most people are artistic-- they just don't know it.  Set your mind to it and you will do it! ;)         Hugh Toenjes
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2009, 02:16:45 PM »
 "All skill is in vain if an angel wets in your touch hole"

Now, I like that. Your friend has a good sence of humor.

Mike
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2009, 04:58:10 PM »
Mike ,  If you are a flintlock shooter you will know the meaning of this German saying!? ;D  Esp. if you shoot in a damp climate!     Thanks again for your comments,      Hugh Toenjes
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2009, 06:06:22 AM »
Blacksmoke

Would you believe I have never shot a Flintlock.  :( I have wanted one for quite some time now. If the Lord is willing and the creek don't rise, I'm gonna have one.
I was doing a search on the board today, and I ran across your barrel in the for sale section. I am very interested in one. I'll be in contact with ya.  ;D

Mike
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Re: New powder horn
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2009, 08:14:41 AM »
Hi Mike-- You can contact me any time e-mail or phone 605- 673-4072.  My shop has a phone in it so any time works.       Hugh Toenjes
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