Kanaka Maoli Ki'i Carving Class - Tiki Carving

T TR Member Joined: Dec 13, 2005 Posts: 5	T TR Posted posted on Thu, Jan 5, 2006 3:19 PM My uncle decided that it was time to pass on his 190+years of carving knowledge and I was fortunate enough to become one of his apprentices. Attached are images of my first ki'i, which stands about 14". I strayed from the traditional face and went with my own ideas. This was carved from a soft wood called Black Hau ("How"). This was carved with a couple of flat chisels purchased from the local hardware store. I am currently working on my second piece a 24" piece of Koa (Pacific Mahogany). I am going to stick with a more taditional face. I will post pics. Really good to see so many people enjoying the art of carving. It has quickly become one of my favorite hobbies. Right behind fishing, of course. How many times can I edit this before the moderators tell me to stop playing with it. :) [ Edited by: TR 2006-01-05 15:20 ] [ Edited by: TR 2006-01-05 15:21 ] [ Edited by: TR 2006-01-05 16:18 ]

My uncle decided that it was time to pass on his 190+years of carving knowledge and I was fortunate enough to become one of his apprentices.

Attached are images of my first ki'i, which stands about 14". I strayed from the traditional face and went with my own ideas. This was carved from a soft wood called Black Hau ("How"). This was carved with a couple of flat chisels purchased from the local hardware store.

I am currently working on my second piece a 24" piece of Koa (Pacific Mahogany). I am going to stick with a more taditional face. I will post pics.

Really good to see so many people enjoying the art of carving. It has quickly become one of my favorite hobbies. Right behind fishing, of course. How many times can I edit this before the moderators tell me to stop playing with it. :)

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Post #205865 by TR on Thu, Jan 5, 2006 3:19 PM