Product Description
A bag of raw woolly mammoth ivory for scrimshaw and craft projects
This bag of mammoth ivory scrimshaw material contains roughly 1 ounce of raw, ancient woolly mammoth ivory in assorted pieces. It is the same material Scrimshanders artists use for engraving, cut into sizes suited to small projects.
Mammoth ivory has a fine grain and a creamy face, often with blue-gray, tan, or brown bark along its edges. Use it to practice scrimshaw, cut inlays, or make small jewelry and handle scales.
Features
- About 1 oz of raw mammoth ivory
- Assorted pieces with natural bark and color
- Fine grain suited to engraving
- Good for scrimshaw practice and inlay
- Packed by Newport Scrimshanders
Specifications
- Material: Ancient woolly mammoth ivory
- Quantity: About 1 oz
- Condition: Raw, unfinished pieces
- Intended use: Scrimshaw, inlay, carving, craft projects
Care Instructions
Store dry and away from heat. Sand and polish surfaces before engraving for the best results.
FAQ
How much is in each bag?
About 1 ounce of raw mammoth ivory.
What is mammoth ivory?
It comes from the tusks of the extinct woolly mammoth and is prized by carvers for its fine grain.
Is it ready to engrave?
The pieces are raw. Sand and polish a face smooth before engraving.
Raw mammoth ivory for the next generation of scrimshanders.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.