Looking for scrimshaw supplies

[firecrest]

Id like to get started with scrimshaw, I only want to make some inlays, so I probably need antler. Im not sure where to go to get them though, or which peice is the best cut, most of the suppliers online are American.
I know a few people here have dabbled in scrimshaw, so Id be interested in learning any tips.
cheers

 

[bushwacker bob]

I have a plain mamuf ivory SAK you may borrow to practice on if you wish.

here is some-
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78487&highlight=scrimshaw

 

[Toddy]

Pet supplies shops sell big bleached white and pristine clean bones for a couple of pounds. These are ideal for making all kinds of bonework.
Might be worth a look ?

cheers,
M

 

[jdlenton]

pets at home is where i get bone sections from as toddy say a useful resource reletivley cheep and ready to work.

please beware that when sawing filing and finishing bone the dust is nasty don't breath it in !!!

 

[firecrest]

I have a plain mamuf ivory SAK you may borrow to practice on if you wish.

here is some-
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78487&highlight=scrimshaw

whats SAK?


yes bones from the petshop, why didnt I think of that!!

 

[Mesquite]

whats SAK?

Swiss Army Knife

 

[joejoe]

highland horn for antler. i can send youa couple of bits if i can find them