Post #175634 by Moondance on Fri, Jul 29, 2005 2:38 PM

I visited Tiki Murph last week and it was quite enjoyable. Most of his carvings were of Tiki's. He had a beautiful Mermade there that was almost 6' tall. She was $650 and I thought she was well worth it. I purchased a Tiki that is 37" tall and 8" across the top for $50. I just fininshed coating it with marine varnish and it looks great.
I spoke to a young guy (Darin) there who is Murph's son and he told me that he does all of the carvings there now. He was very helpful with ideas about getting starting carving in the wood medium. I've taken classes many years ago to learn sculping with stone. I'm a bit aprehensive using a chain saw but I believe I will get over that soon enough.
If you ever get a chance to go to Tiki Murph's in New Jersey, go. Their Tiki's are much nicer in person than the website shows.
Wish me luck with wood have a safe summer all!