TikiGap's thread - Tiki 20 and other travels - Page 22 - Tiki Carving

P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Sun, Jan 22, 2006 3:33 PM Hey bro - that's a nice first carving and welcome to TC YOu may want to search for other wood to use other than treated wood. The dust is highly toxic when sanding, and with a start like that tiki I have a feeling that you will be carving and sharing many more. I understand that the wood has a good lasting life outside (especially in an area like DC), but you can treat regular wood with many different types of sealants after the carving is done (like marine epoxy - which is also toxic, but there are less airborn particles) Keep carving, keep searching tc for information and ask any questions you may have - we are happy to help. I look forward to what's next... PS - mind the tikigap! :) POLYNESIAC - putting the 'F' back in ART [ Edited by: Polynesiac 2006-01-22 15:34 ]

Hey bro - that's a nice first carving and welcome to TC

YOu may want to search for other wood to use other than treated wood. The dust is highly toxic when sanding, and with a start like that tiki I have a feeling that you will be carving and sharing many more. I understand that the wood has a good lasting life outside (especially in an area like DC), but you can treat regular wood with many different types of sealants after the carving is done (like marine epoxy - which is also toxic, but there are less airborn particles)

Keep carving, keep searching tc for information and ask any questions you may have - we are happy to help.

I look forward to what's next...
PS - mind the tikigap! :)

POLYNESIAC - putting the 'F' back in ART

[ Edited by: Polynesiac 2006-01-22 15:34 ]

Post #209520 by Polynesiac on Sun, Jan 22, 2006 3:33 PM