Tiki restoration and filling, sculpting, and identification - Tiki Carving

TT Trader Tiki Member Portland, OR Joined: Mar 06, 2003 Posts: 385	TT Trader Tiki Posted posted on Sun, Mar 13, 2005 10:04 AM Hey ya crazy artists. I just picked up a new pole, or, my only pole, at an auction here in Petaluma. It was quite an impromptu stop too, but I am so glad I went. Anyhoo, the piece is in dire need of some love, I can see where it's been outside for awhile. There are remnants of the old stain, and maybe even some paint on it. No bugs (that I've seen), and the wood isn't rotting, but very dry. It was able to withstand my manhandling, so that's good. I was wondering if someone had some tips on restoration, specifically filling in the gap in its teeth, and the wood split. Or, would it be best to just sand it smooth and refinish it? Also, if anyone's got a clue what it is, even what wood... let me know. more detailed pictures are here: http://www.monkeyinmyhead.com/pole/ Thanks so much! eep! [ Edited by: tikimonkey on 2005-03-14 07:30 ]

Hey ya crazy artists.

I just picked up a new pole, or, my only pole, at an auction here in Petaluma. It was quite an impromptu stop too, but I am so glad I went.

Anyhoo, the piece is in dire need of some love, I can see where it's been outside for awhile. There are remnants of the old stain, and maybe even some paint on it. No bugs (that I've seen), and the wood isn't rotting, but very dry. It was able to withstand my manhandling, so that's good.

I was wondering if someone had some tips on restoration, specifically filling in the gap in its teeth, and the wood split. Or, would it be best to just sand it smooth and refinish it?

Also, if anyone's got a clue what it is, even what wood... let me know.

more detailed pictures are here:
http://www.monkeyinmyhead.com/pole/

Thanks so much!

eep!

[ Edited by: tikimonkey on 2005-03-14 07:30 ]

Post #146462 by Trader Tiki on Sun, Mar 13, 2005 10:04 AM