Post #207442 by Helz on Fri, Jan 13, 2006 6:40 PM

Thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments. I just spoke to my Dad and he's been reading them and is really encouraged by all the support.

I apologize for the long post, but I'm going to try to reply to as much of this thread as I can. He tells me that he has used chisels, his old farrier's rasp (Pictured), the electric chain saw and mostly a small makita grinder with a sanding disk. He's currently working on getting the eyes finished up and contemplating how to color it. Right now it looks like it's going to be pickled on the face and top, then either a cherry or mahogany stain for the dark parts. The black parts are just going to be paint.

And the mug is ceramic, and his first venture into that medium as well. The little space on top is exactly what was mentioned, a little reservoir for either 151 or a bit of dry ice, to give the cool smoke or flame effect. He's currently trying to figure out how to mold it to make more than the one he has, which was sculpted and isn't entirely sound as a drinking vessel.

But as far as I'm concerned, I don't know whether or not I've got the skill to do something like this. But after reading all the great posts and seeing all the wonderful pieces the Ohana are creating, I'm definitely getting the bug to give it a try.

Thanks again!

-Helz

(and, yes, those are both a Mexican lime and Key limes (not bad for December in Colorado)).