Post #199637 by Aaron's Akua on Tue, Nov 22, 2005 10:59 PM

Big time mahalos for whoever is responsible for the "Cool & Currents" thing. That was a pleasant surprise - there's a first time for everything!

Mahalo to GMAN, Finkdaddy, Palmcitytiki, Tiki5-0, Surfintiki, BK, Silverline, 8 FT., Benzart, Polynesiac, Chongolio, Doubravski, Rodeo, Moondance, Lake Surfer, Spermy, Unga Bunga, Kirby, Hewey, Mankoa, and Capo for the comps, comps, and more comps. You guys are too much!

On 2005-11-21 15:31, GMAN wrote:
What's next?

On 2005-11-21 16:05, PalmCityTiki wrote:
Next?

On 2005-11-21 20:33, 8FT Tiki wrote:
What's next??

On 2005-11-21 20:48, Benzart wrote:
Next piece.....

Well to be honest, I'm still working that out. I'm thinking another Hawaiian piece - that's where my head's at right now, having just got back from vacation. I think it will be either Ku or Kanaloa, haven't decided which yet.

This Lono carving was traditional in the form mostly. But the steroid torso, tied back braids, and 2-tone color scheme were all very non-traditional. The detailing mostly came straight out of my head. I can tell you that it's heavily influenced by all of you TC artists. If you look closely you will see a heavy dose of Benzart, some Leroy, and a touch of Sam thrown in for good measure. Hanging out in the Creating Forum has infected my artistic psyche in a very postive way.

So the next carving will be something along the same lines, but I will try to mix it up a bit more.

On 2005-11-21 20:26, SilverLine wrote:
What size/type tool did you use for the decorative stars and boxes on his head-dress? Very clean cuts!

Silverline, I used a Foredom 1/8 hp flexshaft motor with the Wecheer reciprocating chisel handpiece. The chisel bit was a Flexshaft 70 deg. "V" parting tool that came in a kit to fit the Wecheer.

On 2005-11-21 21:50, rodeotiki wrote:
Just wondering if you had any trouble with the different shades bleeding into each other and how did you avoid it?

Rodeo, I thought about that a lot when I first tried the 2-tone stain thing. But it works out really well with this method of applying the ebony stain first, then sanding it down for the second coat. As long a you cut in some nice "border" lines with the "v" tool, the ebony will create dark areas between the two colors so that they don't butt right up against one another. And if the first color crosses over the lines, you can always scuff it off with a sanding sleeve after it dries before the next color gets applied. Really though, it's no big deal if the color bleeds a little bit. No one will notice with all the antiqueing effect.

On 2005-11-21 23:22, Unga Bunga wrote:
God Damn Arron!
I go to work and I come back with you havin 20 replys on your latest "child".
I don't know if I can afford it, but I would love to own it, if it is up for sale.
Please let me know and CONGRATS on finding your Tiki Niche!

Kevin, this one is for my place, and my wife has made up her mind. I could sell it to you, but then I'd have to carve lots of tikis just to keep up with the alimony and child support. I've got a small list going, which includes carving one house tiki in between every customer tiki. You'd be somewhere around 19 or 20. I can put you on and let you know when the time comes, then you can tell me if you're still interested. PM me if you don't mind the wait.

On 2005-11-22 05:42, ManoKoa wrote:
btw - 82nd Airborne per chance?

Manakoa, you lost me there! But I've never been in the service.

Well, thanks again. You guys made my week.

I had to take down the old photos on page 4. Tikis should never be exposed to harsh sunlight - that's why they hang out in tiki bars I guess. Hope you all like the newer photos that I put up in their place. They were taken in my backyard in the morning light.

A-A

"Ah, good taste! What a dreadful thing! Taste is the enemy of creativeness."
-Pablo Picasso

[ Edited by: Aaron's Akua 2005-11-22 23:03 ]