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Offline Mark Elliott

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More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« 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.   












Offline Brokennock

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2020, 03:39:30 AM »
Absolutely beautiful work.

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2020, 03:40:06 AM »
You’re really developing a style. Looks great.
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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #3 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!

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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2020, 06:00:55 AM »
Beautiful work, Mark. Thanks for posting.
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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2020, 03:41:32 PM »
That’s beautiful work Mark.  8) Very cool.
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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2020, 03:58:09 PM »
Stunning Mark, wish I had the skill plus an artistic bent.

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #7 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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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2020, 05:05:01 PM »
Nice looking horn Mark.
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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2020, 05:09:07 PM »
What artform is Mark Elliot NOT brilliant at?

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Offline Jim Spray

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2020, 05:11:13 PM »
Very, very nice work! Excellent job.

Offline J Henry

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2020, 06:44:20 PM »
   Where do you get your patterns ???

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2020, 07:01:27 PM »
Nice work Mark

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2020, 08:14:10 PM »
   Where do you get your patterns ???

 That's what makes him an Artisan.
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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2020, 09:00:18 PM »
Beautiful!
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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #15 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

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2020, 10:57:29 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. 

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2020, 04:55:35 PM »
Very cool Mark!!!!! I enjoy seeing what you've been doing with your Fraktur designs!!

Mitch

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Re: More Fraktur Scrimshaw
« Reply #18 on: April 03, 2020, 01:00:20 AM »
The only Fractur horn that I like to date!! Nice.