First and Second Tikis - Tiki Carving

A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Tue, Nov 9, 2004 7:43 AM The ficus carved really well. The sap that comes from the fresh cuts dried quickly and was non-existant when I carved. I did let the wood cure for a few weeks. Mold formed under the bark but was easily scraped off. There are so many ficus and banyon trees that fell in South Florida from the hurricanes that wood is overly abundant. The only problem I've encountered is that the tree grows over itself. So you may be carving and hit a dead spot where a branch was cut. Some spots are small some are large. I guess that adds to the fun.

The ficus carved really well. The sap that comes from the fresh cuts dried quickly and was non-existant when I carved. I did let the wood cure for a few weeks. Mold formed under the bark but was easily scraped off. There are so many ficus and banyon trees that fell in South Florida from the hurricanes that wood is overly abundant.

The only problem I've encountered is that the tree grows over itself. So you may be carving and hit a dead spot where a branch was cut. Some spots are small some are large. I guess that adds to the fun.

Post #124456 by AlohaStation on Tue, Nov 9, 2004 7:43 AM