"Findings" is the word for the components that go with a gemstone (i.e., our ivory ovals) to make a finished/wearable jewelry piece. A "bezel" is the rim that goes around the ivory. A "cabochon" is a shaped (oval, etc.) "stone" (ivory in our case) with a domed top (ours are slightly domed). A "blank" is a flat topped shaped "stone". Beginning scrimshaw artists (scrimshanders) usually start with blanks because the flat surface is easier to work on than the slightly domed, but we recommend using cabochons as soon as possible. Cabochons are slightly more expensive due to extra ivory thickness, but always look nicer in the findings. We have included other items in this section to go with our ivory cabochons and blanks. All of the cabochons and blanks are available in elephant ivory and most (except the largest sizes) are available in fossil walrus ivory or mammoth ivory.

Unless otherwise indicated, prices shown are for elephant ivory; the fossil ivories are more expensive. Walrus ivory does have a core that usually shows up on most cabs and blanks. This core is not really porous but does not present the smooth "clear" surface like elephant or mammoth ivory.

Mammoth ivory can be chalky which allows it to absorb ink giving it a dirty appearance. We of course attempt to cull out the chalky ivory. If you get a cab or blank that "sucks ink" please return it for a replacement and accept our apology. Elephant ivory is the easiest ivory to work on with the least likelihood of hidden flaws. All of the elephant ivory we use is "estate ivory", is generally decades old, and was all legally imported.

SF00 BAILS for hanging the neck chain from the eye screw. Available in small (5.5mm) for the tiny cabs like 14 x 10 or larger (7mm) for larger pieces. Most of our findings come with bails. Either size, gold filled or sterling silver-50 cents ea.

SF01 BAILS-WINGED Pendant or rabbit ear. Screw peg with two loops above coming out at angles like rabbit ears, these really look good.
(B) 14kt.-$3.50.

BB03 ROUNDED RECTANGULAR ivory overlaid on ebony buckle with gold plated back-$39.

BB04 INLAY BUCKLE solid brass, with a 75mm x 51mm ivory insert. The corners of this buckle are inlaid with white or black polymer-$39, domed-$42.

BB05 GOLD PLATED BUCKLE BACK with brass screws is 24kt gold plated, won't rust or tarnish, stays looking great. Just what you need for attaching to the backs of antler crowns, ivory, wood or stone shapes to make buckles, use screws (included) and glue. For up to a 1-3/4" belt, much nicer than brass or steel.-$1.75 ea., 20-$1.50 ea.

BB07 2" x 3" ivory overlaid on ebony buckle or rosewood, with brass plated back-$40.

BB11 SMALL OVAL wide rim polished brass dress buckle with 43mm x 30mm flat ivory, very popular-$19, domed-$21, with 24kt gold plated buckle add $4. Polished brass buckle without ivory-$6, 24kt gold plated buckle without ivory-$10.

BB12 LARGE OVAL wide rim polished brass buckle with flat ivory, nice-$32, domed-$34, with 24kt gold plated buckle add $5. Polished brass buckle without ivory-$6, 24kt gold plated buckle without ivory-$11.

SF05 BOLO BEZEL
(B) Solid brass bolo back with wide rim-$6, with domed ivory-$17.

SF06 BOLO BEZEL-THUNDER BIRD Gold or silver Indian bird design with decorative engraving, beaded bezel takes 18mm x 13mm oval-$3, with flat ivory-$5, with domed ivory-$5.50.

SF10 BOLO CORDS-RAYON Durable woven rayon cords in black, brown, red or navy- 75¢ ea., 3 @ 60¢ ea., 10 @ 50¢.

SF11 BOLO CORD-VINYL Braided brown vinyl for the leather look at the plastic price-$2, SALE-$1.50.

SF12 BOLO SLIDE 1/2" diam. gold or silver disc glues on back of ivory, flexible spring grips the cord-75¢, 10-$5.

SF13 BOLO SLIDE The best available. Push button spring type always grips tight, won't fray your cords. Can be glued, screwed or soldered in place. Nickel or brass-75¢ ea., 10-$5.

SF14 BOLO TIPS "BULLET" 1-1/4" long gold or silver plated tapered tube with a tip or shaped tips @ 60¢ pair.

SF17 BOLO TIPS Pewter eagle legs with the claws grasping a ball. These are the nicest tips we've seen. Priced per pr. Nickel plate-$2.50, gold plate-$2.75.

SF19 BONE EARRINGS Polished white bone, very nice for scrimshawing, complete with silver eye screws & stainless steel earring hooks.
(A) HEARTS Elongated 20mm x 30mm -$3.50 pr.
(B) TEARDROPS 25mm x 45mm-$4pr.
(C) HOOPS 33mm with 12mm hole towards top, a favorite-$4 pair.

SF23 BROOCH OR PENDANTS BEZELS (RIMS) Fancy serrated bezel and twist wire trim, rhodium (silver) plated, these have a bail and a pin so can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Ivory not included, order flat or domed to fit.
(A)18mm x 13mm-$3.50 (in sterling-$9).
(B) 25mm x 18mm-$4.50.
(C) 30mm x 22mm-$4.75.
(D) 35mm x 25mm-$5.
(E) 40mm x 30mm-$5.25.

SF25 BROOCH Lacy bow with rolled rim bezel, gold or silver, quite lovely-$3, with flat 25mm x 18mm ivory-$7, domed-$7.50.

SF27 CALIPER STANDS All solid brass base, column, "C" and threaded screws. Display of scrimshaw, cue balls, gemstones etc., a traditional favorite. Jaw span is about 1/3 the height, let us know the size you need.
(A) Sm. (7") tall-$14.
(B) Med. (8") tall-$15.
(C) Lg (9") -$16.
(D) Xtra Lg 10.75"-$18.

SF29 EARRING BACKS CLIP-ON with pad for adhering flat ivory or stones, these are the good ones with screw backs.
(A) Gold or silver plate-$2 per pair.
(B) Gold filled or Sterling silver-$6 per pair.
(C)14kt.gold-$18 per pair.

SF30 EARRINGS "Contemporary Look" has hammered surface, takes a 14mm x 10mm and comes antique gold or silver plated, post or clip on. With ivory, priced at just-$7.50 per pair.

SF31 EARRINGS "GRECIAN" A favorite, takes an 18mm x 13mm ivory, comes antique gold or silver plated, post or clip-on. With flat ivory-$10, with domed-$11.

SF32 EARRING MOUNTS-FRENCH HOOK Premium quality American made shepherd hook with accent ball. You will need an eye screw or jump ring to complete the connection to the earrings.
(A) 14kt gold-$15 per pair.
(B) 14kt. gold filled-$1.50 per pair.
(C) Sterling silver (available with great looking black accent ball too)-$1.50 per pair.
(D) Stainless steel -25¢ per pair, 20 pairs-$2.

SF33 EARRING MOUNTS-FRENCH HOOK WITH PAD Use this type of back for earrings that you want to ride closer to the ear instead of dangling beneath. Instead of drilling the ivory to hang from the top ivory cinch cab (has been beveled slightly on back side). Attractive and priced at just-$3 pair, 10 pair-$25.

SF34 EARRING MOUNTS-POST 5mm flat pad with peg. Drill the back of the ivory piece so the peg fits into it and acts as a glued anchor for extra holding power. Excellent quality, complete with sliding nuts.
(A) 14kt.gold-$9 per pair.
(B) Gold Filled-$1.50 per pair. 10 pairs-$1.25 pr.
(C) Sterling Silver-$1.50 per pair, 10 pairs-$1 per pair.
(D) Stainless Steel with comfort backs-35¢ per pair, 10 pair-25¢ per pair.

SF35 EARWIRES KIDNEY Use with eye screws for earrings
(A) gold filled or sterling silver-50¢ per pair, 10 pairs-40¢ per pair.
(B) 14kt.-$5 per pair.

SF36 ELEPHANT IVORY BARK Beautiful bark ivory piece with sanded and polished window for scrim, framed with natural bark border. Prices & sizes approx.
(A) 2-1/2"x 4"-$20.
(B) 3"x 4"-$25.
(C) 4"x4"-$30.

SF37 EYE SCREW SOLID SKIRTED Tiny screw with a round loop on top of the skirt, for putting in the tops of pendants. Comes with a sterling or gold filled bail for a neck chain to run through. Gold or Silver plate-75¢ ea.

SF38 EYE SCREW PLAIN Simply a screw with an eyelet on top. Best for earrings and small pendants, complete with bail.
(A) Sterling silver or Gold filled-$2
(B) 14kt. Gold $4, 10-$3.50

SF39 JUMP RINGS GOLD-PLATED for putting in ivory pendants and stringing the necklace through, large size-5¢.

SF40 JUMP RINGS Small size round for attaching French hook earrings to the eye screw, gold filled or sterling silver 20¢ each or 50 for 15¢ each, 100 for 10¢ each.

SF40.2 KNIVES for scrimshaw, most with genuine bone handles, all are polished, ready for scrimshaw. We have other knives, please inquire.
(A) 15-503 This one has ivory polymer handles, a steal at-$4!
(B) 10-900 Nickel silver bolsters and locking blade-$13.
(C) LB5 A big folder with brass bolsters, locking blade-$12.
(D) 10-722 With nickel bolsters, locking blade and leather sheath-$24.
(E) 14-022 With nickel guard and leather sheath, a nice little hunting knife-$15.

SF40.5 LEATHER CORD smooth, supple, leather cord (not suede) slightly less than 2mm in diameter. This is quality European cord, not the lumpy stiff cord from India that flakes with age. Great for hanging pendants from. Brown or black color. 10 meter pack (33.33')-$9 ea., 3 or more packs @ $7.50 ea., 100 meter skien-$49.

SF41 LETTER OPENER BLADES 4-1/4" long blade is available with gold or nickel silver plate and each comes with a matching shoulder. Just drill a hole in your handle for the 1" long tang, insert and glue-$2.75 each, 10-$25.

SF44.7 MONEY CLIP WITH BLADES (knife & file) polished steel 1" x 2" with ivory overlay on top, ready for scrimshaw-$18.00.

SF44.9 MONEY CLIP Handsome gold plated, spring-hinged money clip holds a fat wad of cash or a few bills and a 28 mm round insert. Money clip only-$6, flat ivory insert-$8.50, domed ivory insert-$9.50.

SF46 NECK CHAINS CABLE LINK 18" long gold plated or silver plated, with spring ring clasp, perfect for inexpensive pendants, 50¢ each, 10 or more-35¢ ea.

SF54 PEARL DROP eye screw with a bail mounted on top ("foil" loop) and a "foil" skirt to crimp down on the edge of the pendant.
(A) Gold Filled or Sterling Silver-$1.50,10 @ $1.25 ea.
(B)14kt. gold-$3.50.

SF65 PIANO KEYS Antique ivory, perfect for practice, jewelry, book marks, inlay or scrimshaw & frame.
(A) "Heads" 7/8" wide x 1 3/4" long. Grade A, unpolished-$1.50 ea., polished-$2.25 ea. Grade B, unpolished-75¢ ea., polished-$1.50 ea.
(B) Jumbo heads 3/4" wide x 3 1/2" to 4" long. Currently unavailable.
(C) "Tails" (perfect for book marks or skinny dangle earrings) 1/2" x approx. 3 3/4" long. Grade A, unpolished-75¢ ea., polished-$1.50 ea. Grade B (cracks or shorties), unpolished-50¢ ea., polished-75¢ ea.

SF68 RING-PLATED non-adjustable, takes 18mm x 13mm oval, gold or silver plate, sizes sm., md., lg.-$2.50 ea.

SF69 RING-ELEGANT PRONGED STYLE, non adjustable, takes 18mm x 13mm ivory, sm., md., lg. Sterling-$6, G.F.-$8.75

SF72 RING-STERLING serrated bezel with twisted wire trim, non adjustable, takes 14mm x 10mm oval. A beautiful ring-$7.50.

SF73.5 SHELLS Real pearl shell is incredibly beautiful and scrimshaws quite nicely.
(A) Abalone 1.25" wide x 2.25" long, like miniature abalones, white and very beautiful. For earrings or pendants-$2 ea.
(C) Nautalus 4" diameter polished shell, a super display piece-$8.

SF74 SPRING RINGS for closing the ends of necklaces, sterling silver or gold filled-50¢ ea.

SF75 STICK PINS plain gold or silver plate with 7mm pad for gluing the ivory on. With clutch-75¢ ea.,10 @ 50¢ ea.

SF76 STICK PINS-TWIST Rope bezel trim, these take 18mm x 13mm, silver plate. With flat ivory-$5.50, domed-$6.

SF77 TIE TACS
(A) TIE TAC 14mm x 10mm-$4.
(B) TIE TAC braided wire around a serrated bezel, silver plate, takes 18mm x 13mm, with flat ivory-$5, domed-$5.50.
(C) TIE BAR 14mm x 10mm gold with 14mm x 10mm ivory-$4.

SS01 BLACK GUMMY ADHESIVE A gum-like adhesive that never hardens. This is what we use to hold the ivory in our brass belt buckles. It never fails and if you want to remove the ivory, slow prying will raise it up. Free with buckle orders but if you need more-20 cents per inch, 12"-$2.

SS02 DRILL BITS These fit our scrimshaw tool (pin vise) and are what you need for drilling holes in ivory for earrings, eye screws, and jump rings. Size #55 drill bit-$1.75, 2 for $3.

SS03 EXACTO BLADES #11 The triangular pointed ones, used by many scrimshaw artist. Fits our scrimshaw tool #SS09. 5-$3.00.

SS05.2 INKS DOCTOR MARTIN'S "BOMBAY" NEW more saturated color & cheaper. Red, blue, yellow, green, brown, magenta, white & black one oz. bottles-$3 ea.
(B) SM KIT-$10.

SS05.4 INKS DOCTOR MARTIN'S "SPECTROLITE" NEW Liquid acrylic voted the best here, thick and rich colors! True Blue, violet, yellow, ruby, grass, white, black, orange. $4.50 per oz. bottle.
(B) SM KIT 1/2 dram vials-$12.

SS06 OPTIVISOR The absolute key to obtaining fine detailed work. A precision headband magnifier that leaves both hands free and allows 3-dimensional vision. We offer the DA10 (3 1/2 magnification at 4") or the DA7 (2 3/4 x @ 6"). Can be used with eyeglasses, are incredibly comfortable and leave every other magnifier in the dust. Try one, you'll wonder how you managed without (we've never gotten one back)-$37.95. Optional swing-up lens adds 2 1/2 magnification for one eye -$6.95.

SS08 SCRIMSHAW PENCILS
(A) STABILO / ALL SURFACE Draws the best on polished ivory-$2.50 each.

SS09 SCRIMSHAW TOOL-PIN & BLADE VISE Pin vise looks like a pen but has a 2" steel tip that can be easily sharpened for scrimshaw and can be retracted inside the pen for carrying. This tool will also hold an exacto blade which some artists prefer. An excellent tool, used by our own artists-$4.
(B) Replacement tips 5-$2.50.
(C) Exacto blades #11 are just 5-$3.00.
(D) Diamond sharpening tool-$5.75.

SS10 SCRIMSHAW "STORY" CARDS declare "GENUINE SCRIMSHAW" & tell the history, explain the origin of fossil ivory & tell how to care for ivory/scrimshaw. Handsomely illustrated on one side with Alaskan scene and a whaling scene on the other. Very attractive, give one away with each sale (our name is not on them). New reduced size, takes less case space. 10-$4, 50-$15, 100-$25.

SS12 SUNSHINE POLISHING CLOTH No contesto, the best polishing cloth ever. Cleans & shines gold, silver, brass, ivory & gemstones! Yellow 5" x 7" long lasting cloths, a must-$3.

SS14.5 CUTLER'S & CARVER'S GLUE Better & cheaper than ZAP A GAP, magic on ivory cracks and porous bone. Just squirt, wipe and sand with medium paper and repeat. The dust goes into the crack/pores and instantly hardens. Repeat to fill the crack/pores, buffing will result in a hard glassy finish. Will turn a sponge into carving or handle material, repairs and prevents cracks. 1/2 oz-$3, 1 oz-$4, 2 oz-$8, 16 oz-$48!