Scrimshaw-Style Yupo Engraving

Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

As early as 1750, New England whalers passed the time by engraving nautical artwork on bones, tusks, etc. As a means of experiencing this traditional American craft, students can etch into Yupo using scratch tools, then fill the lines with oil pastel.

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