White Scrimshaw Ink

Traditional scrimshaw is etched on a white surface and inked in black. By using white scrimshaw ink on a black surface, your finished work of art will be uniquely original. At first, it may feel different to ‘think’ in reverse, but I have found it to be fun and very rewarding – with amazing results!  Give the white scrimshaw ink a try.

I highly recommend the rich pigments of Dr. Martins’ Hydrus brand of inks. They fit all the criteria for excellent scrimshaw ink – transparent, water-based, finely ground pigment with remarkable permanency.

This ink comes in a one fl. oz bottle with a dropper. The photo shows the smaller bottle.