Penna Dutch Style Powder Horn

[PathfinderNC]

I was asked if I could make a German/Pennsylvania Dutch style horn for a member here, but I explained that I don't really do commission work any more. I was interested in making one though (I love creating American Folk Art), and showed him the finished horn and it fast became his.
I used colored, waterproof India Ink on this one (Horn #33).
This horn (12.5" long) was an enjoyable thing to decorate, though honestly, coming up with the actial design motifs and elements, and drawing and re-drawing them on the horn, took as much time, (if not more?) than actually engraving and coloring the piece. It came out nicely, though, and is a nice accompaniment to his Jaeger rig.

 

[garypl]

I love it! Nice job!

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Wow that's a pretty one! Nice work Bob!

 

[2 shots]

as always.

 

[Rancocas]

Fraktur. Very nice. Love it.

 

[Brokennock]

That is pretty awesome.

 

[Greyrider]

Man you did it again. Great job

 

[PathfinderNC]

Thank you guys.

 

[Loja man]

Very well done!!

 

[powderman]

anyone would be proud to own, fine job sir !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[VA Hawken]

Very nice horn!

 

[arby]

Wow!!! Very nice.

 

[Daryl Crawford]

Amazing work as usual! You really captured the PA Dutch symbols.

 

[SciAggie]

I think my kit for the Jaeger is now complete. Thanks @PathfinderNC

 

[PathfinderNC]

Lookin good !!

 

[TarponStalker]

You, sir, are a real craftsman.

 

[loflyr55]

I was asked if I could make a German/Pennsylvania Dutch style horn for a member here, but I explained that I don't really do commission work any more. I was interested in making one though (I love creating American Folk Art), and showed him the finished horn and it fast became his.
I used colored, waterproof India Ink on this one (Horn #33).
This horn (12.5" long) was an enjoyable thing to decorate, though honestly, coming up with the actial design motifs and elements, and drawing and re-drawing them on the horn, took as much time, (if not more?) than actually engraving and coloring the piece. It came out nicely, though, and is a nice accompaniment to his Jaeger rig.

Fantastic! Love the color pallett