Newbie - Hi yall

[D Fulwood]

I thought I'd take a minute to introduce myself and thank all of you for all the great info yall have been kind enough to share here.

I am Donnie Fulwood of Macon, Georgia, USA. I have been scratching on Ivory, bone, and horn for about 30 years or so as a hobby. I retired last year and the six kids are all gone now so I finally have the time to seriously commit to trying it in metal. My other long time hobbies include blacksmithing, knifesmithing, and building rifles. I have engraved (crudely) only a couple of my own flintlocks and knives. I look forward to learning to do it the right way with help from you fellas. If I can help anyone with scrimshaw or blacksmith questions I'll give it my best shot.

 

[don hicks]

Hi Donnie;
Welcome to the forum. Nice looking scrim, those skill should be a real asset as you attempt metal engraving. Good luck and looking forward to seeing more of your work (or is it play?)
Cheers
Don

 

[JJ Roberts]

Donnie,Welcome to the Engraver's Cafe,like to see your rifles.You'll learn some good engraving tips here so stay tuned in. J.J.

 

[Ed Westerly]

Welcome, Donnie. You know you'll do well here. Show us your progress. We all like to watch!

 

[sanch]

Mr Fulwood, hello great looking work and welcome from a fellow bladesmith who is trying to learn some engraving! question do you make your own sheaths also?

 

[monk]

welcome to the forum. i like your ship & whale very much. check the beginners posting and by all means, start poking about the tips section. take notes. you'll be a master in no time at all ! we look forward to seeing more of your scrim, and also your engraving progress.

 

[D Fulwood]

Thanks guys.

Yeah, It must be play Don. 'Cause it has never paid. My wife says I can make anything except money.

Sanch, I have made a few sheaths but I'm not much of a leather worker. Most of my stuff has been for the buckskinning crowd who like it "primitive" anyway. Good thing.

 

[Bama]

Welcome to the forum, your scrim looks great and I think you will do well. I like to scratch on a flintlock every now and then myself.

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Welcome to the café
arnaud

 

[LVVP]

Welcome to the cafe, looks very nice, thanks