[Jewelry making - Article 00035] - Re: [Orchid] Carving fossil ivory

[Suzy3D]

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    Cathy, I've worked both fossil walrus and fossil mammoth ivory. I
    work both by hand, very much like wood. Walrus has a finer grain and
    is a bit easier to carve. You can probably carve them with abrasive
    points on a flex shaft also. I'd go slow, keep them cool with a
    little water, but don't let them get very wet. After carving, sand
    to a pre-polish state, and figure out how you want to polish.
    Personally, I like the effect of rubbing with bamboo, but it's hard
    on the hands. 

Karen Hemmerle



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