Friday, March 9, 2012

How to do Kolrosing



How to do Kolrosing

1. Cut out and glue pattern to the wood using a washable glue stick.

2. Cut the lines of the pattern. Start from the inside and work out.

3. Peel off what you can of the pattern.
The rest of the pattern will come off with a damp paper towel.

4. Apply Powder to the cut marks.
Apply past and wipe off with a tissue.
( I use my finger and rub the past into the power and cut marks, then clean.)

5. Cut the lines deeper and wider as you see fit. This is a matter of artistic style and skill.
Powder and clean from time to time to see your progress.

6. Detail and shading will improve your artwork. Study others art work for ideas.

7. Take your time and enjoy your work.

8. Apply a final coat of past.  Wait for the past to “setup” then buff it out with a soft cloth.

Share your work with others.




Friday, February 17, 2012

Eagle by Boyd




Kolrosing

Kolrosing is an old Scandinavian art form, dating back to Viking times. Similar to scrimshaw, Kolrosing is made by making fine cuts with a knife, then rubbing ink into the cuts to reveal the pattern.
Scrimshaw, the handiwork created by whalers, used bone, whale teeth or ivory. Kolrosing is done on wood.

For information on Kolrosing email Kolrosing@bbairn.com