Scrimshaw is a unique art not common in this area.
Scrimshanders create beautiful art by etching things like ivory, venison antlers and whale bones.
A local scrimshander is doing her best work ever because she decided to go green.
You have seen the work on guns and knifes, art carved or etched into the handle.
It's called scrimshaw, an art made popular by sailors and whalers in the 1800's.
"They would use the sailing needles to etch whale teeth and bone and bring these home as presents for their family."
Local artist, Lynn Laird was approached 20 years ago by a gun dealer about etching his weapons.
The weapon handles overlaid with polished moose and deer antlers.
She decided to give it a shot and she is still etching.
But now in a green cost-efficent way.
"It is really exciting to have another way to reclaim something that other wise wouldn't be used."
Lynn found that by using construction scraps she could take her Scrimshaw to the next level.
And now she stays busy.
"Now I can route, cut and frame out pieces...rather than wait for custom orders. I can do any design that I desire."
Local cabinet makers across town provide Lynn with plenty of scraps.
"They let me back up my car and pick out the scraps and it is really making use out of something that would go to waste."
And she says it is probably the best way for her to perfect her work.
"It has really opened up the art of Scrimshaw for me."
To see Lynn's work, log onto LynnLairdscrimshaw.com.