During long voyages when they were not pursuing whales, the whalers often turned to scrimshaw as a way to pass the time. The art form involved engraving images, some very detailed, on whale teeth or bone, not a simple endeavor on a tossing ship. The results were often spectacular. This clip from the NHA’s Art of Scrimshaw Online Workshop gives you a quick tour through the process of making your own scrimshaw medallion. To learn the detailed techniques of this sailors’ art including a kit using m

67 reactions · 13 shares | Whale, whale, whale, what do we have here! A silver-mounted scrimshaw, now on display at the Museum of London Docklands. | London Museum | Facebook