Custom Pet Portrait on a Pen done in Scrimshaw -- Or choose a Monogram, Wedding Date, or offers other design

This unique pen is made from beautifully figured olive wood with an inset of salvaged white acrylic countertop material framed with walnut stripes. The fittings are 24k gold-plated and it takes Parker refills. The pictured pen is the one you will be getting. It just needs your personalization!

The remaining photos are examples of my work, to give you ideas for your pen. You might choose a portrait of your furry friend, a monogram, a wedding date or anniversary, or something related to a favorite hobby. The last photo of the golden retriever shows the steps I use to take your picture and transform it into black and white scrimshaw. Please allow approximately 2 weeks to receive your custom scrimshaw.

Each pen is handmade by me and my grandpa, turned on a lathe and assembled. I then do the scrimshaw artwork by carving the design into the surface with a sharp awl or scribe. Fine lines and tiny dots known as stippling are used to create the design. Next, the lines are filled with black india ink by rubbing it across the design and removing the excess. Occasionally color ink is used as well. Each color has to be done offers in a separate step by repeating that process. As a final step, the artwork is sealed with archival wax for protection and preservation. It is a very meticulous and detail-oriented form of artwork.

Scrimshaw is an historic american art form that sailors used to pass the time while out on long voyages. They used whatever materials they had available, such as ivory whale's teeth, pocket knives, sail needles and soot. Today, in the interest of animal welfare, ivory alternatives are frequently used.

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