ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Here's the question:
What constitutes "scrimshaw"?
I have several pens I turned from alternative ivory. THEN, I sent them to Ken to have them engraved with a pattern (ship and other). In some cases, he also engraved the same on the box.
I am FREQUENTLY asked if this is "scrimshaw". I reply that it is laser engraved, I do not have the talent to freehand that detail. So ends the conversation and the pen remains MINE -- NOT my GOAL!!!
So, is laser engraving a version of "scrimshaw"?? Do we call it "automated scrimshaw"??
I treasure my honesty, so what's an HONEST answer that will not lose the sale???
What constitutes "scrimshaw"?
I have several pens I turned from alternative ivory. THEN, I sent them to Ken to have them engraved with a pattern (ship and other). In some cases, he also engraved the same on the box.
I am FREQUENTLY asked if this is "scrimshaw". I reply that it is laser engraved, I do not have the talent to freehand that detail. So ends the conversation and the pen remains MINE -- NOT my GOAL!!!
So, is laser engraving a version of "scrimshaw"?? Do we call it "automated scrimshaw"??
I treasure my honesty, so what's an HONEST answer that will not lose the sale???
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