want to learn scrimshaw and egg shell carving does any do this and any advice ?

Question

wanting to learn scrimshaw and egg shell carving, does anyone do this and where can i get the tools to learn this art?

Answer 1

If you haven't carved at all before, I think it would be easier to learn by starting with wood carving, and working your way up to scrimshaw and eggs. It would definitely be cheaper - genuine ivory is impossible to get, and you can get a block of wood down at Menard's or Lowe's for just a few dollars.

As for tools, try any craft store for hand tools. You might try a powered rotary tool like a Dremel or Ryobi too. There are a lot of different tips and bits available for these.

Answer 2

You only put the empty shell back in the carton if you are ready to throw it away. If it still has eggs in it, you should throw the eggshell in the trash or the compost heap. If you put empty shells in the carton with fresh eggs, you get raw egg all over the carton, which is messy and can cross-contaminate other stuff in the fridge. It also turns into a salmonella petri dish that way.

Answer 3

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